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    Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill
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    Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill
    Temple Sowerby, near Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1SP
    Telephone: 017683 61893
    Mill  Garden  Industrial heritage  Holiday cottage  1950 
    Best known for its collection of 250 herbs and traditional fruit orchards. Sample the tea-room menu with culinary herbs from the garden used daily in soups, salads and scones, and fruit from the orchards used in delicious puddings and cakes. Wander along the Crowdundle Beck to the partially restored watermill, spot some wildlife then enjoy the views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District from the magnificent backdrop of the sandstone house (which, although not open to the public, adds to the wonderful setting). Stay a while longer in a holiday cottage

    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.

    Making the most of your day
    Apple Day, 17 October, is a great day out for the whole family (charge, including members). Dogs welcome on leads on the woodland walk and in the garden courtyard

    Opening times
    Garden, watermill, woodland walks and shop
    27-Feb - 07-Mar-10 10 - 5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    13-Mar - 31-Oct-10 10 - 5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
    Tea-room
    27-Feb - 07-Mar-10 11 - 4:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    13-Mar - 31-Oct-10 11 - 4:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Open Bank Holiday Mondays, 10 to 5. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    017683 61893 Fax: 017683 66824 Email: acornbank@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): adult £4.20 (£3.81), child £2.10 (£1.90), family £10.50 (£9.52)


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