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The walled herb garden contains over 250 varieties of medicinal and culinary herbs
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© National Trust / Tony West
The house, mainly 17th-century, is on the site of a Knights' Templar religious house
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© Paul Harris
Acorn Bank Watermill in it's woodland setting
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© NT Stuart Firth
Visit us on perfect Autumn days
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© Bob Price
It's all go inside the Watermill
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© Paul Harris NTPL
Palmate newts in the pond at Acorn Bank
Delightful garden renowned for its 250 herbs and traditional fruit orchards
Best known for its comprehensive herb collection and traditional fruit orchards, Acorn Bank is a tranquil haven with a fascinating industrial past. Indulge yourself at the tea-room, where culinary herbs and fruit from the garden are used daily in soups, salads and puddings.
Wander along the Crowdundle Beck to the partially restored watermill, enjoying wildlife in the woods on the way, and discover more about the history of gypsum mining on the estate. Views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District from the magnificent backdrop of the sandstone house.
Don't miss
- Relax in the tranquil and sheltered walled gardens
- Discover fascinating stories behind the plants in the herb garden
- Find great crested newts in the garden pond
- Watch the waterwheel turning at the mill (most weekend afternoons)
- Listen to birdsong as you stroll beside Crowdundle Beck
- See the salads for your lunch growing in the hotbeds
