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Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens

Type:Historic House

Underskiddaw, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QE

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"Mirehouse is a "Manor from Heaven" according to Melvyn Bragg. It is set in the stunning landscape of the north Lake District between Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw. The gardens include a tranquil walled garden planted for bees, a Poetry Walk, which celebrates the unique literary connections of Mirehouse and a rose terrace. Those wanting to venture further afield can enjoy the woodland and lakeside walk by Bassenthwaite Lake. Younger visitors can burn off energy in the natural, woodland playgrounds set alongside the main drive or follow the family nature trail to try and spot red squirrels, deer or woodpeckers. All our visitors can enjoy live piano music while appreciating the unusual collections in this relaxed and friendly family home. There is a chance for youngsters to play in the Victorian nursery, follow the history trail or find the owls.

Open April to October.

For more information, please visit www.mirehouse.com."

Garden

The large grounds include access to Bassenthwaite lake, a wildflower meadow, walled garden and path maze. For children there are four woodland adventure playgrounds.

Mirehouse Historic House - Gardens

A family-run historic house with strong literacy connections in a fantastic setting. Live piano music and children's quiz in house. Four woodland playgrounds, lakeside and poetry walks in the grounds. Excellent tearoom specialising in Cumbr

Family-friendly, disabled access, indoor and outdoor attraction.

Opening Times

* Last entry 16.30. Grounds open daily from 10.00 - 17.00. Open Fridays in August.

Guide Prices

Adult £7 house and grounds. £3.50 grounds only. Children £3 and £1.50, under 4yrs free, family £18.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets
  • Wheelchairs available

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments
  • Picnic site

Children

  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Guided tours for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Facilities for conferencing

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Postbox

Site Features

  • Regional Tourist Board Member
  • Welcome Host

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Awards

  • Other AwardsHistoric Houses Association Friends Scheme Historic Houses Association Friends Scheme 2016
  • Cumbria AwardsCumbria Tourism Awards Winner Cumbria Tourism Awards Winner 2016

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Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens Conferences, KeswickFamily-run historic house with strong literary connections. Live piano music and children's quiz in the house. Woodland playgrounds, heather maze, lakeside and poetry walk in the grounds.Great tearoom specialising in Cumbrian food.

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

3 miles along A591 from Keswick. Parking £3 but refunded agaisnst admission to Mirehouse.

Accessible by Public Transport: Penrith station is 20 miles away.

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