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Delightful garden renowned for its herbs and fruit orchards

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Acorn Bank   Cumbria

'The Years of Magical Thinking'

Experience 'The Years of Magical Thinking', a new scent-rich installation by artist Karen Guthrie at Acorn Bank from Friday 11 August – Sunday 29 October.

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The stunning summer flowers at Acorn Bank gardens

Acorn Bank's glorious gardens 

Potter around gardens enclosed by 17th-century walls at Acorn Bank. We have the largest collection of culinary and medicinal herbs in any National Trust garden so come along and learn more about their properties. Don't forget to find our orchard too.

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View of the Watermill by Crowdundle Beck

The working watermill at Acorn Bank 

After centuries of use the watermill at Acorn Bank fell into ruin. A dedicated group of volunteers have worked hard to restore the mill and it now produces our very own flour. Take a look at their remarkable achievement.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Community Juicing Day 11 Nov 11-3pm

Sat 11 Nov 2017
11:00-15:00
Community Juicing Day Bring your clean apples and pears along and juice them in our presses. Please also bring a clean bottle to put your juice in to take home.
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History

View of Acorn Bank house.

From the Knights Templar to the National Trust 

Learn about the long, fascinating history of this special place, from the 13th century through to the present day.

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Eating and shopping

Enjoying a cream tea at Acorn Bank

Relax in our cosy tea-room 

We look forward to welcoming you with hearty breakfast rolls, seasonal lunches and homemade bakes.

A range of food items including chocolate, jam, marmalade, apple juice and biscuits.

Enjoy a little bit of shopping 

Pop into our shop in the old parlour and find a selection of gifts, souvenirs, plants, delicious local produce and much more.

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Our work

On of our volunteers preparing the manure hotbeds

How we make the most of manure 

Learn about the hotbeds at Acorn Bank and how they help us produce bumper crops, ensuring our tea-room is always well supplied.

Mistletoe growing in an apple tree at Acorn Bank

Grow your own mistletoe 

If you like the mistletoe in the Acorn Bank orchard and fancy growing this festive plant yourself, check our top tips for success.

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Places to stay

Bank wood holiday cottage bedroom at Acorn Bank

Take a break in the beautiful Eden Valley 

Escape the hustle and bustle with a break in our holiday cottage, which is a perfect place to relax or to call 'home' when exploring Cumbria.

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An introduction to the Lake District World Heritage Site 

The Lake District was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in early July 2017. It is now part of a special family of iconic places across the planet, like the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, Easter Island, the Barrier Reef, the Grand Canyon and many other world famous locations.

More about the Lake District's UNESCO World Heritage Site bid
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