Acorn Bank

Delightful garden renowned for its herbs and fruit orchards

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Acorn Bank's Georgian exterior dusted in snow
Acorn Bank   Cumbria

What’s on this winter at Acorn Bank

From finding fairies to wintery walks and our glorious gardens, here’s a few reasons to come along and brave the cold.

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Walkers with dog in autumn woodland
Acorn Bank   Cumbria

Acorn Bank to Temple Sowerby walk

Enjoy a walk around this peaceful backwater to discover Acorn Bank’s surprising industrial heritage and wildlife by the river.

See views over the Lakeland mountains
Spotting the water lilies in the sunken garden

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.

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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Cooking demos

Fri 29 Nov 2019
11:00-11:45
Drop in to see our chef, James, demonstrate how we use what we grow in the garden to cook tasty, fresh food in our café.

Cooking from your garden

Sat 30 Nov 2019
17:30-20:30
Come and enjoy some of Acorn Bank’s very own produce. Sit and enjoy a delicious 2-course meal prepared by our chef followed by an evening stroll in the gardens.

Winter pruning workshop

Sat 07 Dec 2019
10:30-15:30
Join our orchard team for a day to learn how and why we prune fruit trees in winter.

Orchard drop in days: Winter pruning the fruit trees

Sat 14 Dec 2019
10:30-15:30
Pop in for a chat with our orchard experts while they work away pruning the trees. A chance to gain insight and advice on how to care for your own fruit trees

Grafting workshop

Sat 29 Feb 2020
10:00-15:30
Spend the day with orchard experts and gain specialist tuition in the ancient skill of Grafting.
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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 seasonal lunches, a selection of cakes or a freshly baked scone with jam and clotted cream.

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

Enjoy a little bit of shopping 

Pop into our shop and pick out gifts or a souvenir to take home from our selection of homeware, tasty treats and seasonal plants.

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Places to stay

Places to stay near Acorn Bank

The exterior of Bank Wood, nr Penrith, Cumbria

Bank Wood, nr Penrith 

Enjoy some green therapy when you stay amongst the sweeping parklands and glorious gardens of Acorn Bank. Its Grade I listed mansion houses one bedroom apartment, Bank Wood, where guests can relish in the tranquillity of the estate when it closes to visitors.

The exterior of Sand Wath, near Penrith, Cumbria

Sand Wath 

On the second floor of the Grade II listed Acorn Bank mansion, this one-bedroom apartment is a great place to relax after you've been out exploring the hills. Known for its herb collection and traditional fruit orchards, Acorn Bank is a tranquil haven in the Lake District. While you’re here, go for a wander along the Crowdundle Beck to the partially restored watermill. On the way, look out for wildflowers along the path and birds darting between the trees. Sleeps 3.

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