Cumbria

Near Borrowdale

Borrowdale is a scenic valley in the English Lake District National Park, known for its picturesque river, surrounding fells, and historic graphite mining. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful natural landscape and explore several villages within the valley.

2 miles from Lowther Castle & Gardens

Lowther Castle & Gardens features the impressive ruins of a grand Gothic mansion set in expansive gardens with adventure playgrounds, accessible facilities, and a café, offering a rich historic and outdoor experience for visitors of all ages.

Located in Silloth

Silloth is a historic port town and seaside resort in Cumbria known for its maritime heritage, caravan parks, annual festivals, and charming planned town centre with a golf course.

Near Windermere and Troutbeck

Windermere and Troutbeck is a National Trust property in Cumbria featuring natural landscapes around Windermere lake, historic farms including Beatrix Potter's Troutbeck Park, and sites like Ambleside Roman Fort and Bridge House.

2 miles from Wray Grounds Tour - Walk & Talk

7–8 Oct, 11–15 Oct…

A 45-minute outdoor walk around the perimeter of Wray Castle, where a member of the Wray team shares stories about the estate’s history, notable guests and future plans.

Located in Windermere

Windermere is a Cumbria town within the Lake District National Park known for its proximity to Windermere lake and scenic surroundings, offering rail and bus access, local amenities, and boat trips on the lake.

2 miles from Beckside House

Beckside House is a rare small northern gentry Georgian house dating from 1767, featuring a well-preserved interior and contemporary garden with formal lawn and beck-side walk, open to visitors by prior appointment mainly in August and holiday periods.

Located in Kirkby Lonsdale

Kirkby Lonsdale is a picturesque historic market town in Cumbria known for its Norman architecture, the medieval Devil's Bridge, and scenic views along the River Lune.

Near Eskdale and Duddon Valley

Eskdale and Duddon Valley in Cumbria offer scenic outdoor experiences with riverside and woodland walks, waterfalls, and historic sites including a Roman fort. The valleys provide opportunities for walking, cycling, and enjoying dramatic mountain landscapes in a peaceful rural setting.

Near Derwent Island House

Derwent Island House is a Grade II listed 18th-century Italianate house located on Derwent Island in Derwent Water, Keswick, Cumbria. Owned by the National Trust, it features neoclassical interiors and is open to the public only five days a year, offering a glimpse into historical architecture and island life in the Lake District.

Located in Keswick

Keswick is a historic market town in Cumbria's Lake District, famed for its stunning natural scenery, rich literary heritage, cultural festivals, and outdoor activities around Derwentwater and the surrounding fells.

Near Tarn Hows and Coniston

Tarn Hows in Cumbria offers a scenic and accessible outdoor experience featuring a circular walk around a breathtaking tarn, woodland trails including a waterfall, and grazing rare cattle breeds. Facilities include a café and mobility scooter hire, with parking available for a fee unless you are a National Trust member.

3 miles from Pets to Page: The Tale of Two Bad Mice

7 Oct–13 Dec (another 65 days)

Explore Beatrix Potter’s creative process behind The Tale of Two Bad Mice through her manuscript, sketches, finished artworks and a restored dolls’ house. Visitors can watch animations and a conservation film, use interactive lighting and handle a replica dolls’ house.

Near Brough Castle

Brough Castle is a historic ruined stone castle located in Brough, Cumbria, originally built in 1092 on a Roman fort site. Visitors can explore its extensive ruins including the 12th century keep and Clifford's Tower, revealing centuries of history shaped by battles, fires, and restorations. The site offers an outdoor experience rich in medieval and post-medieval heritage under English Heritage care.

Near Ambleside Roman Fort

Ambleside Roman Fort offers visitors the chance to explore the ruins of a significant Roman fortification from the 1st or 2nd century AD situated on the shore of Lake Windermere in Cumbria. Managed by the National Trust, the outdoor site features remains of defensive walls, gates, barracks, and other Roman structures, providing insight into Roman military presence in Britain. The site is accessible to the public and is an important historic and archaeological attraction within the Lake District National Park.

2 miles from War Comes to Westmorland

7–8 Oct, 13–15 Oct…

War Comes to Westmorland explores the Jacobite Rebellion through the stories of Old Ben Browne and George Browne of Townend, showing how the conflict affected the Lake District.

Located in Ambleside

Ambleside is a picturesque market town in the Lake District National Park, known for its historic sites, riverside setting by Windermere lake, and outdoor activities such as hiking, mountaineering, and mountain biking.

Near Wordsworth House

Wordsworth House is a Georgian historic house museum in Cockermouth, Cumbria, where poet William Wordsworth was born. It is a Grade I listed building and is open to public visits from March to October each year.

3 miles from Hardknott Roman Fort

Hardknott Roman Fort is an archaeological site featuring the ruins of a Roman fort built in the 2nd century, located on a rocky spur in Cumbria's Lake District. Visitors can explore remains including fort walls, a granary, a bath house, and a large parade ground with scenic views over the Eskdale valley.

2 miles from Cawfields Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall

Cawfields Roman Wall is a prominent outdoor section of Hadrian's Wall located on a steep slope in Northumberland, featuring historic turrets and a milecastle built by the Second Legion Augusta. Visitors can explore freely during daylight hours and enjoy nearby facilities and parking.

Near Rayrigg Hall

Rayrigg Hall is a Grade II* listed Tudor and Georgian private family home on the shores of Lake Windermere, offering scenic gardens, historic architecture, and notable past residents. Visits are by appointment with light refreshments available, providing a unique glimpse into historical architecture and gardens.

2 miles from Pages from the Potter Family Album

7 Oct 2026–31 Mar 2027 (another 173 days)

An outdoor exhibition at Wray featuring enlarged photographs by Rupert Potter, Beatrix Potter’s father. The images show Victorian family life, travel, leisure and landscapes connected with the Potter family’s time in the Lake District.

3 miles from Ravenglass Roman Bath House

Ravenglass Roman Bath House is a well-preserved ancient Roman bath house ruin in Cumbria, England, part of a 2nd-century fort. Visitors can explore outdoor remains of walls and structural features accessible by a disability-friendly walking route.

2 miles from Borrowdale and Derwent Water

Borrowdale and Derwent Water in Cumbria offer a scenic outdoor experience with lakeshore walks, ancient woodlands, and accessible trails. Visitors can explore natural beauty including wetlands, historic landmarks like the Bowder Stone, and indulge in activities such as canoeing and paddleboarding. Facilities include car parks, a coffee shop, and several picnic spots making it suitable for all ages.

Near Swarthmoor Hall & Gardens

Swarthmoor Hall is a 17th century country house renowned as the birthplace of Quakerism, featuring historic rooms open for viewing, set in extensive gardens with a wildflower meadow, a barn café, and a small gift shop. It offers a blend of indoor heritage and outdoor natural beauty for visitors.

Located in Ulverston

Ulverston is a historic market town in Cumbria, England, known for its cultural festivals, historic monuments like the Hoad Monument, and connections to famous personalities such as Stan Laurel. It offers a vibrant town centre with markets, museums, and walking opportunities near the Lake District National Park.

Near Number Seven Church Street

Number Seven Church Street is a classic Lakeland cottage located in Wordsworth country, Ambleside, Cumbria, offering charming historic accommodation with limited accessibility and free parking for visitors. Access requires payment even for Historic Houses members.

2 miles from Townend Guided Tour

7–8 Oct, 13–15 Oct…

A volunteer-led, 45-minute guided tour explores the history of Townend, the Browne family and the people and objects connected with their home. Some sessions include an additional focus on the library or a historical food display.

3 miles from Buttermere and Ennerdale

Buttermere and Ennerdale is a National Trust property in the Lake District featuring expansive fell and common land, lakes, farms, and woodland, offering a natural outdoor experience.

2 miles from Stott Park Bobbin Mill

Stott Park Bobbin Mill is a 19th-century working bobbin mill museum in Cumbria, showcasing historic wood turning machinery including a steam engine and water power, operated by English Heritage.

3 miles from Mischief in Miniature

7 Oct–13 Dec (another 65 days)

Visitors explore Hill Top to spot needle-felted mice and miniature scenes inspired by Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Two Bad Mice.

3 miles from Isel Hall

Isel Hall is an ancient historic house situated on a steep slope above the River Derwent in Cumbria, offering impressive south-facing terraces with scenic river and Lakeland fell views. The venue is open seasonally for tours and welcomes Historic Houses members with free entry.

Located in Cockermouth

Cockermouth is a historic market town in Cumbria, England, known for its medieval layout, Georgian architecture, and cultural heritage including the birthplace of poet William Wordsworth. It features a lively arts scene and scenic riverside walks.

2 miles from Askham Hall

Askham Hall is a historic Cumbrian house featuring early peel tower architecture, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences. It is a popular wedding venue with luxurious accommodation, in-house catering, and exclusive use options, set in picturesque surroundings near Penrith.

2 miles from Mayburgh Henge

Mayburgh Henge is a large prehistoric Neolithic and Bronze Age monument near Eamont Bridge, Cumbria. It features a circular stone bank and a standing monolith, with alignment to the equinox sun. The site offers an outdoor experience exploring ancient ritual and trade center remains in a historic landscape.

Near Lochmaben Castle

Lochmaben Castle is a ruined 14th century castle located in Lochmaben, Scotland, known for its strong historical defences and significant role in Scottish history with multiple sieges. It is preserved as a scheduled monument and open to the public.

2 miles from Mirehouse

Mirehouse is a historic manor house in Cumbria set in beautiful parkland and gardens with literary and artistic heritage. Visitors can enjoy indoor tours of the house with live piano music and various collections, alongside outdoor exploration of gardens, woodland playgrounds, and lakeside walks with stunning views.

Near Netherby Hall

Netherby Hall is a historic Grade II* listed mansion house in Cumbria, located on the site of a Roman fort and containing a 16th-century pele tower. Visitors can explore the restored stables and walled garden as well as the historic interiors, with self-catering accommodation available on site. The venue offers a rich history linked to the Border region and literary connections to Sir Walter Scott.

Near Townend

Townend is a 17th-century historic house in Troutbeck, Cumbria, owned by the National Trust. It offers insight into the life of a wealthy farming family and is a Grade I listed building open to the public for tours.

Near Taste of Townend

8 Oct, 15 Oct…

Explore the Browne family’s 17th-century recipe book at Townend, where a volunteer in period costume discusses its food, medicine and household recipes. Food recreated by the living history team is displayed but cannot be tasted.

2 miles from Sweetheart Abbey

Sweetheart Abbey is a historic Cistercian monastery ruin founded in 1273 in New Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway. Visitors can explore the extensive abbey precincts, admire the Early English Gothic architecture, and learn about its rich medieval history and significance in Scottish heritage.

2 miles from Leighton Hall

Leighton Hall is a Grade II*-listed Regency gothic house in Lancashire, still lived in by the Gillow family. Visitors can explore both the historic house interiors and extensive parkland with family-friendly outdoor activities, enjoy a traditional tea room, and watch birds of prey displays.