Allan Bank and Grasmere
The loveliest spot that man hath ever found
Visiting Allan Bank: What you need to know
Find out what's open and what to expect from your visit to Allan Bank
Allan Bank and Grasmere
Overview
The loveliest spot that man hath ever found
Once home to National Trust founder Canon Rawnsley, Allan Bank isn’t a typical National Trust experience. Only partially decorated, the bare walls and empty rooms focus the eye on Grasmere's valley unfolding from the picture window. The grounds and the landscape are the focus here. You could watch red squirrels as you relax in the garden, picnic on the lawn, or explore the woods. The welcoming village of Grasmere is nestled with its two picturesque lakes against a dramatic backdrop of Lake District fells. It's the perfect place to come explore, relax, reflect and be inspired by the views, just like William Wordsworth was.
Self serve tea and coffee are available for a small donation. If you'd like a bite to eat, please drop by one of the many village cafés or shops in Grasmere. You are welcome to bring a picnic to Allan Bank.
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- Telephone
- 01539435143
- allanbank@nationaltrust.org.uk
Allan Bank and Grasmere
How to get here
- Address
- Allan Bank, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9QB
- By cycle
- The Coast to Coast Cycleway (Sustrans National Route 6) is planned to run through the valley. For more information go to Sustrans Allan Bank is a short 10 minute walk up the hill from the Inn at Grasmere / Emma's Dell in centre of village.
- On foot
- Allan Bank is a short 10 minute walk up the hill from the Inn at Grasmere / Emma's Dell in centre of village.
- By train
- Windermere train station 8 miles, then catch the 599 Stagecoach bus to Grasmere village. Allan Bank is a short 10 minute walk up the hill from the Inn at Grasmere / Emma's Dell in centre of village.
- By road
- Junction 36 M6, then take the A591 to Grasmere village. Allan Bank is a short 10 minute walk up the hill from the Inn at Grasmere / Emma's Dell in centre of village.
- Parking: No parking onsite, please use public pay and display car parks in Grasmere village. You can check the latest car park information for the Lake District at www.saferlakes.co.uk
- By bus
- To Grasmere village: Stagecoach in Cumbria 555/6, 599 from Windermere. For more information go to Transport Direct Allan Bank is a short 10 minute walk up the hill from the Inn at Grasmere / Emma's Dell in centre of village.
Allan Bank and Grasmere
Prices
Allan Bank
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £6.50 |
| Child | N/A | £3.25 |
| Family | N/A | £16.25 |
| Family 1 Adult | N/A | £9.75 |
What is Gift Aid?
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:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
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.
Please note...
Free entry for National Trust members. Allan Bank house, gardens and woodland walk are open, you don't need to pre-book your visit.
Allan Bank and Grasmere
Opening times
Sunday 14 August
- Allan Bank 10:00 - 16:30
Monday 15 August
- Allan Bank Closed
Tuesday 16 August
- Allan Bank 10:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 17 August
- Allan Bank 10:00 - 16:30
Thursday 18 August
- Allan Bank 10:00 - 16:30
Friday 19 August
- Allan Bank Closed
Saturday 20 August
- Allan Bank 10:00 - 16:30
Allan Bank and Grasmere
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01539435143
- allanbank@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Allan Bank, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9QB