Penrith and Ullswater Attractions

Temple Sowerby, Cumbria CA10 1SP
Tel +44 (0)17683 61893  

Acorn Bank is a delightful sheltered garden, renowned for its herbs and orchards growing old English fruit varieties. The herb garden is planted with over 250 medicinal and culinary herbs and a partially restored watermill.

Brougham, Cumbria CA10 2AA
Tel +44 (0)1768 862488  

Picturesque Brougham Castle was begun in the early 13th century by Robert de Vieuxpont, near the site of a Roman fort guarding the crossing of the River Eamont. His great keep largely survives, reinforced by an impressive double gatehouse and other 14th-century additions. Today, the site features an introductory exhibition, including carved stones from the nearby Roman fort.

Brougham, Cumbria CA10 2DE
Tel +44 (0)1768 868184  

Brougham Hall stands on a site which has been a fortified home since at least 1307. It reached it’s zenith in Victorian Times, when it became known as the Windsor of the North, and the home of the Lord Chancellor of England. In 1934 however, the hall fell on hard times but was rescued from dereliction in 1985. In the last decade, and for many years to come, Brougham has been and will be the subject of the largest country house restoration project in England.

Dalemain, Cumbria CA11 0HB
Tel +44 (0)1768 486450  

Dalemain is a historic Lake District house and gardens, which contains behind its Georgian facade, a wealth of Tudor and Mediaeval rooms and buildings. There has been a settlement at Dalemain since Saxon times.

Langwathby Hall Farm, Langwathby, Cumbria CA10 1LW
Tel +44 (0)1768 881771  

Eden Ostrich World is an award winning attraction set in the village of Langwathby. A day out not to be missed! It's a working farm visitor centre, 50 acres of land, and ideal for children.

Greystoke Gill, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0UQ
Tel +44 (0)17684 83123  

Small studio pottery, where visitors can see work in progress and on certain days make their own pots. Handmade individual and domestic pottery, wood fired stoneware, glazed with rich multiple colours.

Penrith, Cumbria CA11 9TH
Tel +44 (0)1768 484449  

A historic house based on a medieval pele tower with substantial 17th, 18th and 19th Century additions. The house contains many fine collections of furniture, ceramics, tapestry and portraits.

Lazonby, Cumbria CA10 1BL
Tel +44 (0)1768 870492  

Kirk Neuk Studio and Gallery is a showcase for work by some of Britain's best figurative ceramic artists. A regularly changing exhibition of ceramic animals, alongside internationally acclaimed African figures.

Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0DQ
Tel +44 (0)1768 868000  

Rheged is all about discovering Cumbria, with movies showing on a giant screen, the National Mountaineering Exhibition and a Cumbria information centre.

Shap, Cumbria CA10 3NB

Shap Abbey stands in a picturesque setting by the River Lowther, with nothing nearby to interrupt the beauty of the lonely and unfrequented site. It is about half a mile west of Shap.

Snuff Mill Lane, Stainton, Cumbria CA11 0HA
Tel +44 (0)1768 891440  

The Alpaca Centre is focused around a working farm breeding, rearing and selling alpacas. There is also an interesting shop selling crafts and clothes, traditional furniture gallery and tearoom on site.

The Pier House, Glenridding, Cumbria CA11 0US
Tel +44 (0)1768 482229  

Experience the historic M.Y. Raven and M.Y. Lady of the Lake, which are two 19th century steamers, now converted to oil, cruising on Ullswater, the most beautiful of the English Lakes.

Hutton-in-the-Forest, Unthank, Cumbria CA11 9TG
Tel +44 (0)1768 484538  

The Upfront Gallery and vegetarian restaurant are located in a rural setting in beautifully converted 17th century farm buildings. The gallery is the home of Upfront Theatre and the workshops of resident artists.

Clifton Dykes, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2DH
Tel +44 (0)1768 892733  

Wetheriggs Pottery is a 19th Century industrial monument steeped in a history of incredible creative spirit and endeavour. It remains today as the UK’s only steam-powered pottery. This is a working pottery as well as a museum.

Winderwath, Temple Sowerby, Cumbria CA10 2AG
Tel +44 (0)1768 88250  

Come and experience the wonderful rural mature gardens with herbaceous borders, alpines and pond with picnic area. There are also interesting plants and good second-hand garden tools for sale.