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Delightful garden renowned for its herbs and fruit orchards

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Acorn Bank Trust New Art artist in residence Karen Guthrie

Acorn Bank, Trust New Art, artist fellowship 

Karen Guthrie is this year's Trust New Art, Dorothy Una Ratcliffe Artist Fellow for 2017.

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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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Enjoy silent spaces at Acorn Bank

Relax and enjoy silent spaces at Acorn Bank 

Acorn Bank is taking part in 'Silent Space' where visitors are being encouraged to switch off their mobiles and enjoy five minutes of silence in the beautiful setting on Wednesdays and Thursdays in June and September.

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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.

Children looking at creatures captured in pots

The forest school at Acorn Bank

Grab the kids and come and join us for a day out in the woods at Acorn Bank. Learn how to cook pancakes on the fire, use a knife to whittle wood, climb a tree and hunt for wildlife with your family. We meet every last Sunday of the month. £5pp email forest.school@live.co.uk to book a place.

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Orchard day, Sat 12 Aug, 11am - 3pm

Sat 12 Aug 2017
13:00-15:00
Tutorial about summer pruning, the crop is not yet in, but soon it will be time to get the trees ready for next year. FREE *
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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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