Allan Bank and Grasmere

Important notice -

Allan Bank garden and woodland will re-open Tuesday 23 March. To avoid disappointment please book your visit in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission.

The loveliest spot that man hath ever found

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open. Cafés are offering a takeaway service and some outdoor seating is available at cafés in England only. Some shops are open in England and Wales but remain closed in Northern Ireland. All houses are currently closed. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors remains our priority. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

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Allan Bank and Grasmere

What's on

Please book ahead before visiting 

The grounds at Allan Bank are open. We've introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment please book in advance. However, where space is available, pre-booking may not always be necessary. 

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Timed entry to Allan Bank and Grasmere (20 Apr - 25 Apr)

Sun 25 Apr 2021
10:00-16:00
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Allan Bank and Grasmere

Things to see and do

A view of Allan Bank from the outside

Visiting Allan Bank: What you need to know 

Allan Bank's garden and woodland will be open from 23 March. Here's what you need to know before you visit.

Daffodils at Allan Bank in Grasmere

Spring at Allan Bank and Grasmere 

Enjoy a day of picnicking and outdoor fun at Allan Bank. Or celebrate the joys of spring with daffodils in Dora’s Field, a walk along the lakeshore, or bird watching around Grasmere.

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Allan Bank and Grasmere

Our work

A view of Allan Bank from the outside

Bringing Allan Bank back to life 

Allan Bank is a National Trust house with a difference - a place where our visitors have played a key role in deciding its future. Take a look at the events that have shaped Allan Bank.

Four National Trust Rangers in the Lake District

Our work at Allan Bank and Grasmere 

Our Rangers work hard to look after the landscape of the Lake District. With such a huge landscape to care for it can be a tough job. Take a look at how you can help our work.

A red squirrel at Allan Bank in Grasmere Cumbria

Looking after red squirrels at Allan Bank 

Once a popular sight in England and across the UK, and the UK’s only native squirrel species, the red squirrel is now suffering a major decline. Read on to find out how we're looking after the red squirrels in Grasmere and visit us for your chance to see one.

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