Delightful garden renowned for its herbs and fruit orchards
From end of Tuesday 24 March, we closed all our car parks to further restrict the spread of coronavirus. This followed the decision to close our parks and gardens in addition to our houses, shops and cafes. We urge people to stay local and observe social distancing. Please do not travel.
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. Enjoy the views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District from the magnificent backdrop of the sandstone house.
In the house you can visit the drawing room, entrance hall and the ascending stone cantilever staircase, plus the secondhand bookshop and the gift shop.
The best way to experience 1000 years of history at Acorn Bank is by booking onto one of our free, daily guided tours. To find out more about this and a wide range of other events, click here.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £7.00 | £6.30 |
| Child | £3.60 | £3.20 |
| Family | £17.10 | £15.50 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £10.30 | £9.30 |
| Child | £5.20 | £4.70 |
| Family | £25.50 | £23.10 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Under 5s enter for free.
Last admission is one hour before closing.
