Historic Houses
Dalemain Historic House and Gardens - Ullswater
A wealth of Tudor and Mediaeval rooms and buildings lie behind the Georgian facade of this house. Amenities include Tearoom, Gardens and Gift Shop.
Rydal Mount and Gardens - Rydal
A 16th century house - home of the Wordswoth family for 46 years. Three different tours available.
Levens Hall - Kendal
A facinating house and garden dating from circa 1350.
Holker Hall - Grange-Over-Sands
An historic House & Gardens and the Lakeland Motor Museum situated in beautiful countryside.
Hutton-in-the-Forest
A beautiful historic house showing a wide range of architectural and decorative styles from the 17th century to the present day.
Swarthmoor Hall - Ulverston
Take a guided tour around this Hall dating from 1586.
Brantwood - Coniston
Visit the original rooms occupied by John Ruskin complete with original furniture, art and objects. Explore the 250 acres of gardens, pastures, ancient woods and high moors.
Mirehouse - Keswick
Dating from 1666, this historical house has links with Wordsworth, Tennyson & Southey and also has the largest woodland adventure playground in the area.
Brougham Hall
700 year old fortified house in course of reconstruction with craft tenancies and cafe
Lake District Tourist Attractions
- Castles
- Family days out
- Historic houses
- Gardens
- Industrial heritage
- Military
- Museums & galleries
- Natural
- Railways
- Wildlife
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