FAMILY DAYS OUT • ALL WEATHER ATTRACTIONS • WHAT’S ON & GREAT HERITAGE 2019 CASTLES, HISTORIC HOUSES, GARDENS & CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

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Cumbria’s Living Heritage brings you an exclusive collection of over 30 unique attractions, great houses, castles, gardens and cultural destinations in and around the Lake District, a World Heritage site recognised by UNESCO for its unique cultural landscape. Dive into Cumbria’s heritage to discover more about the places and people who have shaped our cultural heritage, visit new places, uncover family treasures, hear fascinating stories, find inspiration or simply relish the beauty of your surroundings. We hope that our stunning landscapes will inspire you like it has so many people over the centuries, poet William Wordsworth, children’s favourite Arthur Ransome, artist JMW Turner, adventurer , walker Alfred Wainwright and conservationist Beatrix Potter, have all drawn inspiration from our valleys, fells and mountains. This year we celebrate ’s 200th anniversary. Writer, artist, social critic, celebrity, and one of the greatest visionaries of the 19th Century, John Ruskin continues to influence our lives today. Artists, craft-makers, poets and film-makers still find inspiration here, and their work can be enjoyed at many exhibitions and events. Take a look at our website, www.cumbriaslivingheritage.co.uk, for suggestions for days out with the family, places and exhibitions to learn more about our historical and contemporary heroes, dog-friendly attractions and a list of attractions that have a restaurant or café, where you can enjoy some local food, home-baked treats and stunning views.

Free Parking Enjoy more as a group Dogs welcome on leads There are many ways to experience Cumbria’s rich living heritage. We Assistance dogs only hope that this guide will help you Plant sales to find the ideal fit for you and your Children’s playground group. Our attraction’s websites are packed with inspiration and Family friendly events vital information to help you plan Tearoom a perfect day out - and if you need any special arrangements then call Gift shop them - they will be happy to help. Group visits Facilities for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility Facilities for those with visual impairments Facilities for those with auditory impairments Attractions are either fully open or have reduced opening times during winter months. Please check opening times in advance.

Levens Hall and Garden Front cover images courtesy of , Ruskin Museum, National Trust, English Heritage, Lake District National Park.

2 Armitt Museum and Library

Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA22 9BL Tel: 015394 31212 www.armitt.com

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Today the Armitt presents a permanent exhibition devoted to OPENING TIMES its greatest benefactor, Beatrix 1 Apr – 31 Oct, Tues – Sat Potter. ‘Image and Reality’ reaches 10am- 5pm beyond the popular image to her 1 Nov- 31 Mar, Tues – Sat extraordinary life and achievements. 10.30am – 4.30pm

Kurt Schwitters, the German modernist, lived and worked in DIRECTIONS Ambleside. One of the most influential artists of the twentieth-century, Situated at the northern our collection of his work is of end of Ambleside, just past international importance. the mini roundabout at the bottom of the Kirkstone Pass Road. At the heart of the Armitt is its antiquarian and local history library, There is a pay and display which also hosts other important car parks across the Founded by poets, artists and writers, the collections including that of the Fell road and on the adjacent Armitt is a unique combination of museum, and Rock Climbing Club and the University of Cumbria library and gallery devoted to preserving Cumberland and Westmorland Dialect Ambleside Campus. and sharing the cultural heritage of the Society. The Armitt is truly one of the Lake District. rarest treasures of the Lakes. Reg. Charity 526975

Askham Hall

Askham, Penrith, CA10 2PF Tel: 01931 712350 www.askhamhall.co.uk

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Askham Hall is a rare Grade 1 listed Pele Tower and a multi award- OPENING TIMES winning Lake District hideaway. Gardens and Café: every day We can offer an intimate, luxurious (except Sat) 10am – 5pm during spring and summer. place to relax and stay with 18 After Oct half term: Fri & individually designed bedrooms, a Sun, 11am – 4pm. Closed 9 restaurant, party spaces, beautiful Dec - mid-Feb, then Fri and gardens and a spa. Sun 11am – 4pm until Easter We grow and rear much of our own holidays. Restaurant and produce in our gardens and fields accommodation available at Askham Hall itself and on our Tue – Sat for dinner and family estate – the Lowther Estate in overnight stays. Groups can stay any day. Cumbria. Enjoy the stunning views of the River Lowther and surrounding area. DIRECTIONS The grade II listed gardens are Situated in a quiet and open to the public and full of picturesque village within easy access (about ten stunning features; visitors can also minutes drive) from Penrith enjoy something delicious in the and junction 40 of the M6. atmospheric Kitchen Garden Café.

3 Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House

Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JT Tel: 015394 46139 www.blackwell.org.uk

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A very modern historic house. One of the best examples of the Arts OPENING TIMES & Crafts Movement in the world. You Open Daily 10.30am – 5pm are invited into this stunning house to (closing 4pm Nov – end relax and soak up the atmosphere and Feb). magnificent lake views. See original Closed 25 & 26 Dec. features, furniture and objects by leading Arts & Crafts designers, learn about the people who made Blackwell DIRECTIONS their home and meet the Holt family through digital augmented realities. Just off the A5074 (Lyth Valley Road) on the B5360. Spend as long as you like enjoying the GPS Location N54°20.572, house and leave time to treat yourself W2°55.31 to lunch or cake in the Tea Room and to browse the contemporary craft shop, which showcases the very best Culture & Heritage of British craftsmanship. Parking is Experience Award free – so there is no need to rush.

Brantwood: John Ruskin’s home

East of Lake, Coniston, LA21 8AD Tel: 015394 41396 www.brantwood.org.uk

Map Ref 8 KidsKids gogofreefree Brantwood is celebrating the bicentenary of Ruskin’s birth with OPENING TIMES exhibitions and events to promote a Open all year. wider understanding of his work. Mid Mar - mid Nov, daily 10.30am - 5pm. One of the most beautifully situated Mid Nov - mid Mar, houses in the country, Brantwood is Wed - Sun 10.30am - 4pm. both a vibrant centre for the arts and a historic house. DIRECTIONS The house overlooks On east shore of Coniston amid 250 acres of gardens designed Water. Off B5285. and built by Ruskin himself. You can Brown signs from take in the mountain views from the Hawkshead and Coniston. house and The Terrace Coffee House Also via bus, connecting and Restaurant. with Coniston Launch and The Gondola at Coniston jetty to Brantwood jetty. Children’s house and garden trails available during the holidays. Always a friendly welcome to dogs in the gardens and at The Terrace.

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Set amongst 10 acres of beautiful historic listed gardens, with exclusive lake shore access, Brockhole on Windermere provides an unrivalled Lake District experience.

The Gaddum Explore Thomas Mawson’s gardens at your leisure or on a guided tour and visit the Gaddum Gallery with its exhibitions by selected Cumbrian artists. Make time for “The best Afternoon Tea in The Lake District” in the beautifully styled Arts & Crafts

Gaddum Restaurant. AFTERNOON TEAS AS STUNNING AS THE WINDERMERE VIEWS TASTE MAGAZINE There are always plenty of activities for all the family, inside and out, Gaddum gallery all year round.

Visit our website to find out more and plan your visit brockhole.co.uk 015394 46601 LA23 1LJ Map Ref 9 Brockhole is on the A591 between Windermere and Ambleside 5 Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens

Dalemain, Penrith, CA11 0HB Tel: 017684 86450 www.dalemain.com

Map Ref 12 KidsKids gogofreefree Home to the Hasell family since 1679, Dalemain is a wonderful OPENING TIMES combination of history, culture & 7 April – 27 Oct, Sun – Thurs. landscape. The house boasts a fine Gardens, Tearoom & Gift Shop: mixture of Mediaeval, Tudor & early 10am – 4.30pm Georgian architecture and is home (4pm in Oct). to the World’s Original Marmalade House: 10.30am – 3.30pm Festival. The Gardens encompass 5 (3pm in Oct). acres of richly planted borders with See website for Friday garden intriguing & unusual combinations openings, winter openings and of flowers and shrubs. Highlights specialist tours. include the Blue Himalayan Poppies, Rose Walk, Ancient Apple Trees, DIRECTIONS Tudor Knot Garden, Earth Sculpture, Spiral Garden and Topiary Dragon. On the A592 Penrith to Enjoy homemade food served in Ullswater, 3 Miles from J40/ the Mediaeval Hall Tearoom, Historic M6, at Penrith or 2 Miles from Ullswater at Pooley Parkland, Museum, Gift & Antiques Bridge. Shop, Plant Sales, Special Events & Group Bookings. Free Parking. Historic Houses/Christie’s Garden of the Year, 2013.

Dove Cottage: Wordsworth’s home at Grasmere

Grasmere, LA22 9SH Tel: 015394 35544 www.wordsworth.org.uk

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KidsKgogoids Wordsworth returned to his native freefree Lake District in 1799. He made a OPENING TIMES home with his sister Dorothy in a The Wordsworth Museum will humble cottage on the edge of be closed for refurbishment Grasmere village. He described his throughout 2019 reopening new home and the garden that in 2020. surrounded it as “the loveliest spot Dove Cottage will be open that man hath ever found”. It fed his for tours during part of 2019: inspiration. Wordsworth wrote some please check our website of the most famous poetry in the or contact us for current English language here and Dorothy information ahead of planning Wordsworth wrote her much-loved a visit. Grasmere Journal here. It was also a bustling family home with his wife DIRECTIONS Mary, their children and Dorothy. On the A591, just south of Romantic poets, writers and artists the Grasmere mini including Samuel Taylor Coleridge roundabout. Look out for and Thomas De Quincey stayed the big blue sign. here often. We know it today as Dove Cottage, the place where poetry changed forever. 6 Map Ref 10 Map Ref 14 Map Ref 28 BROUGHAM FURNESS STOTT PARK CASTLE ABBEY BOBBIN MILL 2015

Brougham Castle is set in one of the Furness Abbey in the western Lake Nestled on the shores of Lake most picturesque riverside locations in District was once the second richest Windermere, Stott Park produced literally Cumbria. Explore the complex passages Cistercian abbey in England. millions of bobbins. Today it is an award and stairways and panoramic views from winning visitor attraction where you can the top of the castle. see bobbins still being made today.

Brougham, Cumbria CA10 2AA Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA13 0PJ Nr. Newby Bridge, Cumbria LA12 8AX Tel: 01768 862488 Tel: 01229 823420 Tel: 01539 531087 www.english-heritage.org.uk/ www.english-heritage.org.uk/ www.english-heritage.org.uk/ brougham furnessabbey stottpark

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Tranquil and beautiful, Lanercost Situated in the most besieged Walk alongside the longest continuous Priory is a stunning 13th-century town in Britain, unlock the stories stretch of Hadrian’s Wall and explore the Augustinian Monastery. of sieges and secrets in this ruins of this impressive fort, once home imposing fortress. to over 800 Roman soldiers.

Lanercost, Cumbria CA8 2HQ Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8UR Cumbria, CA8 7DD Tel: 01697 730030 Tel: 01228 591922 Tel: 01697 747602 www.english-heritage.org.uk/ www.english-heritage.org.uk/ www.english-heritage.org.uk/ lanercost carlisle birdoswald 7 Explore amazing woods and forests Lake District in the heart of the Forests Lakes…

Whinlatter, England’s only true Mountain Forest Whinlatter is home to stunning Grizedale, the UK’s first views, fantastic walks, rare Forest for Sculpture wildlife and adventure play. Grizedale Forest, in the heart of There is something here for all the the Lake District, offers an family. Explore the many miles of unrivalled day out for everyone. walking and play trails, plus the longest purpose-built mountain bike trails in the Situated between the lakes of Lake District. There is even a tramper Coniston and Windermere, Grizedale is for hire for those with limited mobility, an ideal place to go walking on one of our so everyone can enjoy unrivalled views waymarked trails which offer views of the across the northern lakes and fells. lakes, mountains, forest and local wildlife. GoApe Treetop Adventure, the Grizedale is also a haven for art lovers. Forest Segway Experience and bike Known as the UK’s first forest for hire are available for adventurous sculpture with an internationally visitors, while nature lovers may be lucky significant collection established in 1977, enough to spot a red squirrel or enjoy there are over fifty sculptures throughout the osprey live camera footage during the forest as well as unique gallery spaces the nesting season. providing a diverse range of exhibitions. Browse the Forest Shop and enjoy a If you are feeling adventurous there are delicious meal or snack in Siskins Café mountain bike trails, bike hire, Forest after a wonderful day out. Segway treks and Go Ape Tree Top forestryengland.uk/whinlatter Adventure courses, as well as play trails for children and refreshments available Map Ref 31 from our Café in the Forest. forestryengland.uk/grizedale Celebrating 100 years Map Ref 15 of forestry 1919 - 2019 Find out more at forestryengland.uk/100

8 Holehird Gardens

Patterdale Road, Windermere, LA23 1NP Tel: 015394 46008 www.holehirdgardens.org.uk Map Ref 17 KidsKids gogofreefree On a hillside overlooking Windermere, with stunning views OPENING TIMES to the Lakeland fells, Holehird Open every day from dawn Gardens delights visitors in all to dusk. seasons of the year. The Gardens Visitor Reception is open are managed by the volunteers of from April to October, for the Lakeland Horticultural Society, information and advice and founded in 1969 to demonstrate the sale of Holehird-grown the possibilities for gardening in the plants, publications and hot Lake District. The 12 acre garden drinks. includes a walled garden, naturally occurring water features, specimen DIRECTIONS trees and shrubs, extensive rock and heather gardens, glasshouses On A592, approximately and much more. The LHS is home one mile from junction with A591, in direction of to 4 national collections - astilbe, Ullswater. daboecia (heathers), meconopsis Coaches by prior and polystichum (ferns) - as arrangement only. well as an extensive collection of Contact groups@ hydrangea. holehirdgardens.org.uk Entry by donation: £5 per adult requested.

Holker Hall & Gardens

Cark-in-Cartmel, Nr Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7PL Tel: 015395 58328 www.holker.co.uk

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Holker Hall, near Grange-over- Sands, is the much loved home OPENING TIMES of the Cavendish family. The Hall 15 Mar – 3 Nov, is nestled amongst 25 acres of Hall & Gardens: Wed-Sun & beautiful gardens, meadows, Bank Holiday Mons. woodlands and deer park. The Hall: 11am – 4pm. Courtyard Café offers fresh local Gardens, Café, Food Hall & food and homemade cakes. The Gift Shop: 10.30am – 5pm. Food Hall stocks the Estate’s own meats, cheese and cakes as well as the best local produce. The Gift Shop offers an array of lovely and DIRECTIONS unusual items as well as plants from local nurseries. Special events will 30 minutes from J36/M6, take place throughout the year, follow brown tourist signs please check our website for dates on A590. and details. Close to Morecambe Bay.

Visit The Ilex Bar and Brasserie for a unique menu combining great British food with a fresh twist.

9 Hutton-in-the-Forest

Penrith, CA11 9TH Tel: 017684 84449 www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk

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Lord and Lady Inglewood’s ancient house in the medieval Forest of OPENING TIMES Inglewood was originally built as House: 3 Apr – 6 Oct, a stronghold against the Scots. 11.30am – 4pm Wed, Thur, Their family has lived at Hutton Sun & Bank Holiday Mons. for over 400 years and the house Cloisters Tea Room: has evolved through centuries of 10am – 4.30pm when the change into an architectural puzzle House is open. Gardens, Grounds & with each generation leaving its Woodland Walk: mark both inside and outside. 31 Mar – 31 Oct, The extensive gardens with topiary 10am – 5pm and terraces, a wild flower meadow daily except Sats. and lake, lead round to the Walled Garden which is now the main DIRECTIONS flower garden. Tulips and lilies, 2 miles north-west of herbaceous borders, roses and J41/M6 on B5305. fruit trees are a mass of colour and interest throughout the summer.

Lakeland Motor Museum

Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge, LA12 8TA Tel: 015395 30400 www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk

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An ever-changing collection of over 30,000 exhibits tracing the OPENING TIMES development of road transport Daily (Except Christmas Day) in the 20th century – cycles, from 9:30am motorbikes, cars and automobilia.

The Campbell Bluebird Exhibition pays tribute to Sir Malcolm DIRECTIONS Campbell and son Donald. Between By road: Conveniently them they captured 21 world land located on the A590 at and water speed records. Highlights Backbarrow between Newby include full size detailed replicas Bridge and Haverthwaite. of the 1935 Bluebird car, the 1939 From central Lakes use Bluebird boat (K4), and the famous the A592 to Newby Bridge 1967 jet hydroplane Bluebird K7. then follow white on brown tourism signs. Other special exhibits include By boat: Combined tickets the Isle of Man TT race, pedal and shuttle bus from Lakeside cars, caravans, local history and Pier for Windermere Lake industries of The Lake District. Cruises services to Bowness and Ambleside. See website for timetable.

10 Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen

Levens Hall, Kendal, LA8 0PD Tel: 015395 60321 www.levenshall.co.uk

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Levens Hall is a fascinating and beautiful Elizabethan mansion, home OPENING TIMES to the Bagot family. The Hall contains House & Gardens 7 Apr – 3 Oct fine oak panelling, ornate plasterwork, Kitchen 18 Mar – 19 Dec Cordova leather wall coverings, period Sun – Thur (closed Fri & Sat) furniture, paintings and clocks, and House: 12 noon – 4pm the earliest examples of English Gardens, Kitchen, Gift Shop & patchwork. Plant Centre: 10am – 5pm. Dating from the 1690s this 10-acre garden includes the world’s oldest topiary gardens, together with DIRECTIONS spectacular herbaceous borders, beech hedges and an ever-changing Levens Hall is situated 5 miles south of Kendal on array of over 30,000 bedding plants. A6. Exit M6 junction 36. Levens Kitchen offers a delicious, seasonally inspired menu with a strong focus on fresh local produce, much sourced from the Estate.

Gift shop, plant centre, play area and children’s activities.

Mirehouse & Gardens

Mirehouse, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QE Tel: 017687 72287 www.mirehouse.com

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Mirehouse is a “Manor from Heaven” according to Melvyn Bragg. Set OPENING TIMES in stunning landscape between Apr – Oct, mountainside and Bassenthwaite Wed, Thurs and Sun. Lake, the gardens include a House: 1.30 - 4.30pm. tranquil walled garden planted for Gardens, playgrounds & bees, a terraced Poetry Walk and tearoom: daily 10am - 5pm. woodland playgrounds. The house has a wealth of unique literary connections - over the years the DIRECTIONS Spedding family has had close 3 miles north of Keswick links with Tennyson, Southey and on A591. Parking in Dodd Thomas Carlyle. As visitors wander Wood pay and display through this living family home, car park opposite main they enjoy a relaxed welcome, live entrance. piano music flowing from room to room and a chance for younger visitors to play in the Victorian nursery or follow the history trail.

11 Muncaster Castle, Gardens, Hawk & Owl Centre

Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ Tel: 01229 717614 www.muncaster.co.uk

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Dominating the Lake District coast where the mountains tumble into OPENING TIMES the sea and bursting with treasures Sun 24 March to Sat 2 Nov and tales, haunted Muncaster oozes 2019 Gardens, Hawk & Owl history from every rough stone Centre & Café daily 10.30am which fashion the castle walls. John to 5pm. Castle Sun-Fri Ruskin described the stunning views (closed most Saturdays) of England’s highest mountain as 12noon to 4pm. See website “Heaven’s Gate”. Still nurtured by the for full details of events & family who have inhabited Muncaster activities plus winter for over 800 years, the surrounding weekend opening times. gardens are wild and breathtaking, teeming with wildlife and exotic DIRECTIONS plants from around the world. The On the A595 one mile fabulous Hawk & Owl Centre flies south of the coastal village falcons, owls, hawks, eagles, herons of Ravenglass in the & vultures daily to enchant visitors Western Lake District. with the majesty of these fascinating NB: SAT NAV CA18 1RD. birds of prey. Gift shop, café, church, playgrounds, special events & onsite B&B. A romantic venue for weddings and celebrations.

The Ruskin Museum

The Story of Coniston, Yewdale Road, Coniston, LA21 8DU Tel: 015394 41164 www.ruskinmuseum.com www.bluebirdproject.com Map Ref 25

Discover one of Lakeland’s best kept secrets. The Rough Guide names The OPENING TIMES Ruskin Museum “the most thought- Open all year. Mid-Mar - provoking in the Lakes” for its mid-Nov daily 10am-5.30pm. amazing stories that touch your heart Mid-Nov - mid-Mar, Tue - Sun & make your imagination soar. Meet 10.30am - 3.30pm (last entry Coniston’s iconic blue-eyed heroes. 60 minutes before closing). Enjoy our exquisite watercolours & drawings by John Ruskin, the radically subversive Victorian pundit DIRECTIONS on art, architecture & moral values, In Coniston village centre, and thrill at the exploits & tragic end opposite Fire Station, behind of 1950s/60s Speed Ace Donald Coniston Institute. Limited disabled parking. Campbell. Marvel at Bluebird K7’s Free parking on lane; entry triumphant seven World Water Speed between Co-Op & Black Bull, Records. Identify Arthur Ransome’s past gate, round bend on left. “great lake in the north,” the heart of Swallows & Amazons country, amidst the coppice woods, Herdwicks, fells, John Ruskin: Coniston Water and the Old Man, slate-quarries and coppermines of seen from Brantwood, 1877. plain-living, high-thinking Coniston. 12 Discover amazing things to do this year in Cumbria

Map Map Ref 16 Map Ref Ref 16 Acorn Bank, near Penrith Ref 1 1 Hill Top, Near Sawrey and the Map Ref 5 017683 61893 Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead Best known for its herb collection and 015394 36269 traditional fruit orchards, this tranquil haven Step inside Beatrix’s has a fascinating industrial past. Indulge in the spiritual home filled tea-room, where produce from the garden are with her favourite used daily or wander along the Crowdundle things. Then just Beck to the partially restored watermill. down the road at the Gallery, get up close Map Allan Bank, Grasmere MapRef Ref2 2 to her miniature masterpieces with original artwork on display in our new exhibition. 015394 35143 Make yourself comfortable in William Sizergh, Kendal MapMap Ref Wordsworth’s former home. Enjoy a cuppa with Ref 2626 the view of Grasmere valley from the picture 015395 60951 windows, read by the fire, paint and draw or Make a day of it at Sizergh with head outside to explore the woodland garden. seasonal gardens, estate walks, a café and shop, and the Townend, Troutbeck MapMap Ref Ref 3030 beautiful house, 015394 32628 lived in by the Explore the wonderful farmhouse home of the Strickland Browne family. Wander through the garden, see family for the unique collection of carved oak furniture and 750 years. the family’s well-used library, including 45 books that are the only remaining copies in the world.

Wordsworth House and Map Ref Steam Yacht Gondola, Coniston Ref 3232 Map Garden, Cockermouth 015394 32733 MapRef Ref27 27 Cruise across Coniston 01900 820884 Don’t miss the bustling home Water on Steam Yacht and award-winning garden Gondola, enjoying the that inspired a poet. Meet the charm of luxury travel costumed servants, take a tour and once experienced by see new exhibitions for 2019. Plus wealthy Victorians. family activities in the holidays.

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The National Trust is a registered charity no.205846. ©National Trust Images/Paul Harris, Tiree Dawson, James Dobson 13 Swarthmoor Hall

Swarthmoor Hall Lane, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JQ Tel: 01229 583204 www.swarthmoorhall.co.uk

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Swarthmoor Hall is a 16th century country house set in beautiful OPENING TIMES gardens. Visitors speak about its Hall: 11 Feb – 3 Nov, Mon – Fri tranquillity. (except the last Thur of each month) 10.30am – 4.30pm. A writer commented: “The fictional Sat, Sun and last Thur each dramas of Downton Abbey seem month 1.30- 4.30pm. relatively tame to the actual events Café: 10 Jan – 17 Feb, in Swarthmoor Hall’s history. Thur – Sun 10.30am - 4pm The birthplace of the Quaker 18 Feb – 3 Nov open 7 days movement has all the elements of a week 10am – 5pm a great screenplay: love, conflict, 4 Nov – 20 Dec 7 days a week 11am – 4pm conviction and passion.” There are six historic rooms to view with a fine selection of 17th century DIRECTIONS furniture. The new barn café Swarthmoor Hall is on the continues the Hall’s centuries old outskirts of Ulverston. reputation for hospitality, serving M6 – J36. Follow A590 delicious sweet and savoury to Ulverston. Turn left off dishes sourced from talented local the A590 in the centre of artisans and food producers such the town following brown as the Fat Flour Bakery. tourist road signs.

Scheduled & Private Tours

Mountain Goat Tours visit many of the Cumbria Living Heritage sites on scheduled tours or you can book a private bespoke tour.

www.mountain-goat.com 01539 445 161 [email protected]

14 What’s On 2019 Here is a small selection of the many exceptional events, festivals and performances throughout the year. Visit www.cumbriaslivingheritage.co.uk with links to venues for more information and bookings.

FEBRUARY 20 Brantwood: Illyria Outdoor Theatre Starts 18 Swarthmoor Hall: Spring Bulbs p14 Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves p4 22-24 Askham Hall: Classical Music Festival p3 SEPTEMBER MARCH 7-15 Dalemain: Cumbria Printmakers p6 16 Dalemain: Marmalade Festival p6 15 Lakeland Motor Museum: Classic Drive & Ride In Day p10 9-10 Allan Bank & The Beatrix Potter Gallery: World Book Day weekend p13 7-8 Holker Hall: Chilli Fest p9

APRIL & EASTER 17-18 Swarthmoor Hall: Heritage Open Day p14 14 Lakeland Motor Museum: 20 Allan Bank: Talk by Dr Alwyn Turner, Classic Drive & Ride In Day p10 The Keswick School of Industrial Art p13 13-28 National Trust: Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt p13 OCTOBER & HALLOWEEN 19&22 Guided walk with Wordsworth Trust 1-31 Grizedale & Whinlatter Forests: & a LDNP leader: A Host of Golden Daffodils p6 The Big Draw Festival p8 MAY 19-31 Brockhole: Halloween activities p5 4-6 Muncaster: Food & Drink Festival p12 25-27 & 31 Muncaster: Halloween activities p12 12 Hutton-in-the-Forest: Plant & Food Fair p10 NOVEMBER 12 Holehird Gardens: Open Day to celebrate 2-3 Holker Hall: Winter Market p9 50th anniversary p9 9-10 Brantwood: Winter Craft Market p4 18 Dove Cottage, Grasmere: An Afternoon 16-17 Blackwell: Autumn Craft Fair p4 with Dorothy Wordsworth p6 DECEMBER & CHRISTMAS 18-19 Holker Hall: Spring Fair p9 8 Askham Hall: Christmas Market p3 Starts 23 Grizedale: ‘This is not just our Forest.’ 26 Lakeland Motor Museum: Sally Matthews exhibition p8 Boxing Day Classic Drive & Ride In Day p10 26-28 Hutton-in-the-Forest: Potfest p10 PERMANENT DISPLAYS 26-28 Muncaster: Festival of Fools p12 The Armitt Museum: Kurt Schwitters: JUNE The Ambleside Legacy p3 1-2 Birdoswald Roman Fort: Clash of Romans p7 Blackwell: The Arts & Crafts Story p4 10-11 Swarthmoor Hall: Performances from the Carlisle Castle: Mary Queen of Scots, Bonnie Ulverston International Music Festival. p14 Prince Charlie & The Border Reivers p7 16 Dalemain: Plant and Artisan Craft Fair p6 Grizedale Forest: Sculpture trail (over 40) p8 16 Askham Hall: Summer Fête p3 Whinlatter: Gruffalo sculpture trail p8 Starts 21 Blackwell: Laura Carlin Ceramics Lakeland Motor Museum: exhibition p4 Campbell Bluebird exhibition p10 JULY Brantwood & The Ruskin Museum: John 6 Ruskin Museum/Institute: Vintage Fair p12 Ruskin 200th anniversary exhibitions p4 & 12

16 Brantwood: Illyria Outdoor Theatre Swarthmoor Hall: The Quaker Story p14 Shakespeare’s The Tempest p4 GARDEN TOURS 27-28 Birdoswald Roman Fort: Brantwood 2.15pm Wed, Fri & Sun Apr-Oct p4 Roman Artillery Competition p7 Brockhole’s Heritage Gardens (see website) p5 AUGUST Holehird Gardens 11am Wednesday May-Sept p9 18 Dalemain: Classic Car Rally p6 Levens Hall Gardens 2pm Tuesday Apr-Oct p11

15 Great Castles, Historic Houses, Gardens & Cultural Attractions In & Around The Lake District

1 6 Acorn Bank 21 2 Allan Bank 3 Armitt Museum and Library 4 Askham Hall 5 Beatrix Potter Gallery 11 6 Birdoswald Roman Fort 7 Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House 8 Brantwood 9 Brockhole on Windermere 10 Brougham Castle 11 Carlisle Castle 12 Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens 13 Dove Cottage & 19 Wordsworth Museum 14 Furness Abbey 32 15 Grizedale Forest 1 10 16 Hill Top 23 12 22 17 Holehird Gardens 31 4 18 . Holker Hall & Gardens 19 Hutton-in-the-Forest 20 Lakeland Motor Museum 21 Lanercost Priory 22 Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen 23 Mirehouse & Gardens 2 13 24 Muncaster Castle, Gardens & Hawk & Owl Centre 3 25 Ruskin Museum 30 17 26 Sizergh 9 27 Steam Yacht Gondola 25 5 16 28 Stott Park Bobbin Mill 24 15 29 Swarthmoor Hall 27 8 7 30 Townend, Troutbeck 28 29 31 Whinlatter 26 32 Wordsworth House & Garden 22 20 Mountain Goat and Windermere Tourist Information Centre 18 29

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