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Important notice -

On Saturday 8 October there will be a reduced menu in the Acorn Bank tearoom. That day we will be offering soup, stew, cakes and drinks.

Delightful garden renowned for its herbs and fruit orchards

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Children collecting apples in the garden at Bateman's, East Sussex

Apple Day, Sunday 9 October 

An appletastic day out!! Come and join us in the grounds of Acorn Bank, Near Temple Sowerby, Penrith, for Apple Day on Sunday 9 October 2016, 11am – 4.30pm, our annual celebration of everything and anything to do with apples.

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Things to see and do

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.

Children collecting apples in the garden at Bateman's, East Sussex

Apple Day, Sunday 9 October 

An appletastic day out!! Come and join us in the grounds of Acorn Bank, Near Temple Sowerby, Penrith, for Apple Day on Sunday 9 October 2016, 11am – 4.30pm, our annual celebration of everything and anything to do with apples.

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Freya Pocklington painting

Freya Pocklington: Women's Work 2 September - 27 November 

'Women's Work' is the outcome of Freya Pockington's three month Dorothy Una Radcliffe Fellowship residency at Acorn Bank, in Spring 2016. The 2016 Fellowship is part of the National Trust's programme of activities celebrating 150 years since Beatrix Potter's birth.

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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What's on

Upcoming events

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Freya Pocklington: "Womens Work- Women in the Rural Landscape"

Sat 01 Oct 2016
11:00-16:00
Dorothy Una Ratcliffe Fellowship exhibition, 2 September to 27 November 2016.

Apple Day

Sun 09 Oct 2016
11:00-16:30
An Appletastic Autumn day!

Treacherous trails! Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 October (closed Tuesday 25)

Sat 22 Oct 2016
10:00-16:00
Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 October (closed Tuesday 25) Treacherous trails! Follow our spooky family trail £1 per trail, normal admission charges apply

Freya Pocklington: "Womens Work- Women in the Rural Landscape"

Sat 05 Nov 2016
11:00-16:00
Dorothy Una Ratcliffe Fellowship exhibition, 2 September to 27 November 2016.

Community Juicing Day 12 Nov 11-3pm

Sat 12 Nov 2016
11:00-15:00
Community Juicing Day Bring your clean apples and pears along and juce them in our presses.
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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, Sunday roasts 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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