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History and Heritage

Wherever you are in Cumbria and the Lake District you can feel the shadow of a deep cultural heritage. Here are the standing stones and circles of the ancients, the powerful traces of Rome and the mighty fortresses of the Normans. The history of the Vikings, the Angles and the Saxons is read in the names they left behind, including fell, dale, beck, ghyll, mere, tarn and howe.

Later arrivals came not to conquer but to bask in the beauty of the landscapes and let it inspire them to artistic greatness: William Wordsworth, John Ruskin, Beatrix Potter, JMW Turner, Kurt Schwitters and Andy Goldsworthy are just a few of the names who carved their creativity out of Cumbrian stone; today, a rich creative life builds on this exceptional heritage.

 You can see it and feel it within a few short miles; the artworks in mountains and forests, the scores of galleries and artists’ studios, the packed programme performances and festivals – not just music and comedy but wool, print and ceramics. It's the intimate venues and outdoor stages in stunning settings that make a cultural break here something unique.

For a taste of the art and culture waiting for you in England’s best-known landscape explore the sections below and at www.lakesculture.co.uk.

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St. Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
St. Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere

Standing at the centre of the town of Bowness-on-Windermere, this Grade I listed church boasts…

Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Steven Barber
Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop

Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every…

Exterior of The Lakes Distillery near Cockermouth, Lake District
The Lakes Distillery

The award-winning Lakes Distillery Company opened in December 2014 in The Lake District National…

The Heritage Boat Osprey at the Windermere Jetty Museum in Windermere, Lake District
Windermere Jetty Museum

Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…

Historic architecture and grounds at Acorn Bank in Temple Sowerby, Cumbria © National Trust
Acorn Bank

A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding medicinal…

Interior seating and layout at Crooked River Tap in Keswick, Lake District
Crooked River Brewing Co

Crooked River Brewing Co is a craft beer brewery based in West Cumbria with a taproom based in…

Black Cat Gin at Black Cat Distillery at Brougham Castle near Penrith, Cumbria
Black Cat Distillery

Black Cat Distillery operates out of a stunning fortified and walled Medieval Hall at Brougham. Our…

St. Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands
St. Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands

12th century Norman church, built with stones from Hadrian’s Wall and where King Edward I…

Broomrigg Circle
Broomrigg Circle

Three stone circles and two smaller settings of boulders 12' across. Inside one of the circles was…

St Mary with Holy Trinity, Ulverston
St Mary with Holy Trinity, Ulverston

Step through a 12th century doorway into an oasis of calm where worship, history, wood and stones…

Our Lady Star of the Sea & St Michael Church, Workington
Our Lady Star of the Sea & St Michael Church, Workington

The church was designed by Edward Welby Pugin (son of Augustus Welby Pugin) and built between 1873…

Beers from Keswick Brewery in Keswick, Lake District
Keswick Brewery Tours, Bar and Shop

Come and visit our brewery to find out more about us and the beers we make. Only a 2 minute walk…

St. John's Church, Keswick
St. John's Church, Keswick

The church is situated centrally in Keswick and stands out by virtue of its tall spire. The site…

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre and Temple for World Peace in Ulverston, Cumbria
Buddhist Temple for World Peace, Ulverston

Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop…

Holy Trinity, Kendal
Holy Trinity, Kendal

With a history dating back over a thousand years, Holy Trinity is one of the largest parish…

Stained glass window at St. Martin's Church Brampton
St. Martin's Church, Brampton

A 'very remarkable building with windows glowing with gemstone colours', according to architectural…

Exterior at Kendal Museum in Kendal, Cumbria
Kendal Museum

Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter.  The…

Exterior and Grounds of Swarthmoor Hall in Ulverston, Cumbria
Swarthmoor Hall

Swarthmoor Hall is a 17th century, Grade II* listed country house. The Hall is regarded as the…

Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall is a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site, marching 73 miles from sea to sea…

The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library in Ambleside, Lake District
The Armitt Museum

Museum, art gallery and reference library covering the history life and arts of the Lakes.…

St Michael, Brough
St Michael, Brough

Come and walk up the aisle of our beautiful and peaceful church and learn about the lives of the…

Gardens and Topiary at Levens Hall & Gardens in Levens, Cumbria
Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen

A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. …

Exterior and grounds at Sizergh Castle, Lake District © National Trust Images
Sizergh

Sizergh boasts 800 years of family history, and is filled with thousands of fascinating items…

Gallery one at The Roman Army Museum
Roman Army Museum

Experience the edge of empire at the award winning Roman Army Museum. There is nowhere else like it…

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  • 19Hadrian's Wall
  • 20The Armitt Museum
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  1. St Kentigern, Crosthwaite, Keswick
    St Kentigern, Crosthwaite, Keswick
    St Kentigern, Crosthwaite, Keswick

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    Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NN

    Keswick

    Crosthwaite Church has a long history and it is thought that Christians have worshipped on this site for nearly 1500 years. The present church was built in 118, with many interesting elements dating from the 12th to the 16th century. This church is…

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  2. West Walls Brewing Co
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    West Walls Brewing Co
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    West Walls Brewing Co

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    West Walls, W Walls, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UB

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    07950038622

    info@westwallsbrewing.co.uk

    W Walls, Carlisle

    Carlisle's taproom-led brewery. We brew, package and serve our beer in the same room — fresher than you'll find anywhere else. Pizza by the slice. Open Thursday to Sunday. Dog-friendly.

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  3. St. Andrew's Church, Kirkandrews on Esk
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    Our Lady & St Wilfrid Church, Warwick Bridge

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    Waters Meet, Warwick Bridge, CARLISLE, Cumbria, CA4 8RX

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    07936 135834

    CARLISLE

    This ‘hidden gem’ is the earliest known surviving example of a small English parish church designed by ‘God’s Architect’ Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin. The church retains all of its original elaborate architectural features, fittings and furniture,…

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  4. Exterior and Grounds at Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens in Penrith, Cumbria
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    Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens

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    Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB

    Telephone

    017684 86450

    houseopening@dalemain.com

    Penrith

    Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination of history, architecture and family which is both a Cumbrian and national story. Dalemain is an award-winning delight and is part of the UNESCO World…

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  5. St Mary the Virgin and St Michael, Great Urswick
    St Mary the Virgin and St Michael, Great Urswick
    St Mary the Virgin and St Michael, Great Urswick

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    Church Road, Great Urswick, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0TA

    Ulverston

    St Mary and St Michael's church is said to have very early origins, as 9th and 10th century richly carved crosses were found on the site and are now on display in the church.

    The building's history is palpable and its setting is peaceful. Clues to…

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  6. Exterior and Gardens of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Exterior and Gardens of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Interior and Nave of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Exterior and Gardens of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Interior and Nave of Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle, Cumbria
    Carlisle Cathedral

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    Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

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    01228 548151

    marketing@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    Carlisle

    Visit Carlisle Cathedral, centrally located in the heart of the city. Whether for worship, events, family activities, refreshments or simply a moment of peace - a warm welcome awaits.

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  7. Quaker Meeting House, Brigflatts
    Quaker Meeting House, Brigflatts
    Quaker Meeting House, Brigflatts

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    Brigflatts Lane, SEDBERGH, Cumbria, LA10 5HN

    Telephone

    01539 620005

    warden@brigflatts.org

    SEDBERGH

    Brigflatts, near Sedbergh, Cumbria, is one of the most famous Quaker meeting houses, known and loved by Friends all over the world.

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  8. Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway - Lakeside Pier

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    Lakeside, Lakeside, Cumbria, LA12 8AS

    Telephone

    015395 31594

    info@lakesiderailway.co.uk

    Lakeside

    Steam from the lake shore of Windermere along the heritage track to Haverthwaite Station, where you can visit the station tea room, gift shop, woodland playground, picnic area and engine shed. Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from…

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  9. Newlands Church
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    Newlands Church

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    Newlands, KESWICK, Cumbria, CA12 5TU

    KESWICK

    Newlands church, set in the midst of the lovely Newlands Valley, is a haven of peace and tranquillity, it can be traced back to the mid 16th century, although it was substantially refurbished in the 1840s.

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  10. Hawkshead Chapel
    Hawkshead Chapel
    Hawkshead Chapel

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    The Square, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NZ

    Ambleside

    One of the oldest Methodist Churches in the world and possibly one of the most unique buildings.

    Converted from a 15th century cottage in 1862, a small group of local Christians worshipped at 'Union Chapel'. The benefactor was Mrs Satterthwaite. In…

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  11. Exterior and Gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Exterior and Gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
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    Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s farmhouse retreat

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    Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF

    Telephone

    015394 36269

    hilltop@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Ambleside

    Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden. Her paintings of the House and garden were used to illustrate many of her tales.

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  12. St Mary’s, Lanercost Priory
    St Mary’s, Lanercost Priory
    St Mary’s, Lanercost Priory

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    Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2HQ

    Brampton

    Set in a tranquil rural landscape, overlooked by Hadrian's Wall, Lanercost Priory forms a magnificent and fascinating complex of historic buildings. St Mary’s sits in the former nave of the Priory, an Augustinian monastery founded in 1169.

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  13. Burnmoor stone circles. Photo courtesy of the Lake District National Park.
    Burnmoor stone circles. Photo courtesy of the Lake District National Park.
    Eskdale Moor/Burnmoor Stone Circles

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    Boot, Eskdale, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Eskdale

    Several stone circles and many small cairns are visible on the moor. The circles are distinguished by the occurance within them of small cairns. Construction date is thought to be around 2000BC.

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  14. Exterior and Front Entrance at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria © National Trust Images - Paul Harris
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    Wordsworth House and Garden

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    Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9RX

    Telephone

    01900 824805

    wordsworthhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Cockermouth

    Step back in time to the 1770s and experience William and Dorothy Wordsworth’s childhood home. Whether you meet the maid-of-all-work or a knowledgeable 21st-century guide, you’re guaranteed a warm welcome.

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  15. Hardknott Roman Fort
    Hardknott Roman Fort
    Hardknott Roman Fort

    Address

    Hardknott Pass, Eskdale, Cumbria, CA19 1TH

    Eskdale

    Hardknott Roman Fort is one of the most dramatically sited and remote Roman forts in Britain. It measures just three-acres and the fort at Hardknott enjoyed command of the Eskdale Valley and the Roman road to Ravenglass.

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  16. St. Martin of Tours, Martindale
    St. Martin of Tours, Martindale
    St. Martin of Tours Church, Martindale

    Address

    Martindale, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA10 2NF

    Telephone

    01768 898396

    PENRITH

    The 'Old Church' of St Martin was built in the 1660's on the site of a probable earlier chapel dating from 1220. The church is fully open and much visited, with all entries in the visitor’s book remarking on the special atmosphere and sense of peace…

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  17. St Augustine of Canterbury, Alston
    St Augustine of Canterbury, Alston
    St Augustine of Canterbury, Alston

    Address

    Front Street, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QW

    Alston

    Set in the beautiful North Pennines, Alston is the highest market town in England and St Augustine's houses the unique single handed Derwentwater Clock.

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  18. Lacra Stone Circles
    Lacra Stone Circles

    Address

    Lacra, Nr Kirksanton, Millom, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Millom

    Remnants of five stone circles and two possible stone avenues, circles range from 14' to 60', one of them having contained a cremation.

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  19. Penrith Castle
    Penrith Castle
    Penrith Castle

    Address

    Castlegate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7HX

    Telephone

    0191 2691200

    customers@english-heritage.org.uk

    Penrith

    The mainly 15thC remains of a castle begun by Bishop Strickland of Carlisle and developed by the Nevilles and Richard lll. Set in a municipal park opposite the railway station.

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  20. Aerial Photo of Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe, with Bassenthwaite Lake in the Background, in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Aerial Photo of Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe, with Bassenthwaite Lake in the Background, in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Signage, Outdoor Seating, and Train Carriage at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Interior View of The Carriage Cafe at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Food Options at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Afternoon Tea Stands with Food at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Food and Bread at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    The Ticket Office and Waiting Room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Train Carriage and Outdoor Space at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Entrance and Steps to Train Carriage at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    The Ticket Office and Waiting Room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Aerial Photo of Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe, with Bassenthwaite Lake in the Background, in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Signage, Outdoor Seating, and Train Carriage at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Interior View of The Carriage Cafe at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Food Options at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Afternoon Tea Stands with Food at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Food and Bread at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    The Ticket Office and Waiting Room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Train Carriage and Outdoor Space at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Entrance and Steps to Train Carriage at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    The Ticket Office and Waiting Room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe in Bassenthwaite Lake, Lake District
    Bassenthwaite Lake Station

    Address

    Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9YL

    Telephone

    017687 76599

    info@basslakestation.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake Station offers a unique place to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch aboard the replica Orient Express train, right here in the Lake District.

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