Allan Bank and Grasmere

The loveliest spot that man hath ever found

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Allan Bank and Grasmere

Things to see and do 

The artroom at Allan Bank in Grasmere in the Lake District

Come inside 

Visit a home from home with fascinating history at Allan Bank. Pick up a board game, help yourself to a cuppa or see if you can spot a red squirrel from the window. Take a look at ways to relax inside the house.

A red squirrel at Allan Bank in Grasmere Cumbria

Our native red squirrels 

Allan Bank is a great place to see our native red squirrels. We work hard alongside the Grasmere Red Squirrel Group to make the grounds at Allan Bank their ideal home, spending over £900.00 on feed every year.

Dog at Allan Bank in Grasmere

Dogs at Allan Bank 

We know that there is no better companion for a walk than your dog and the Lake District is the perfect place to explore, on four legs or two. Well-behaved dogs are more than welcome at Allan Bank, inside or out, even muddy ones.

Daffodils at Dora's Field in Rydal in the Lake District

Discover the joys of spring at Allan Bank 

We’ve re-opened our doors for 2018 and it’s the start of a very exciting season. Here are some of our spring highlights at Allan Bank and around Grasmere.

The view of Grasmere lake from Allan Bank

Great summer walks in Grasmere 

From a relaxing lake-shore stroll to an adventurous fell-top ramble, when it comes to great walks we’re spoiled for choice here in Grasmere. Here are a few of our favourites to get you started.

Woodland at Allan Bank in Grasmere

Explore the grounds 

Enjoy the grounds of Allan Bank in every season with lawn games, woodland trails and picture-perfect picnic spots. See if you can spot one of our red squirrels.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Billie Buzzard's Wild Garden Trail

Sun 24 Jun 2018
10:30-16:00
Billie Buzzard is soaring overhead, floating on the breeze and watching all the comings and goings of the Allan Bank woodland garden.

Felted flower brooches

Sat 30 Jun 2018
11:00-12:00
Turn wool tops into felt, and shape a beautiful flower brooch that you can take home.

Nature Detectives

Thu 26 Jul 2018
13:30-15:00
Pick up your explorer pack and head out into our wild woodland with a National Trust Ranger.

South Lakeland Lace Makers

Sat 04 Aug 2018
10:30-16:30
Join South Lakeland Lace Makers and have a go at the traditional craft of bobbin lace making.

Heritage Open Day

Sat 15 Sep 2018
10:30-17:00
Join a day of events celebrating Edith Rawnsley's contribution to the Keswick School of Industrial Art.

Talk: An introduction to the Keswick School of Industrial Art by Dr Alwyn Turner

Fri 21 Sep 2018
11:00-11:15
Dr Alwyn Turner will show a large collection of Keswick School of Industrial Art artefacts to illustrate his introductory talk.
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Allan Bank and Grasmere

Eating and shopping

A family picnicing on the lawn at Allan Bank

Our top picnic spots in Grasmere 

Nothing can beat a picnic on a sunny day. Whether that's taking in the views from the warmth of Allan Bank or a spot on the lake shore, here are our top five picnic spots in Grasmere.

The front of the National Trust gift shop in Grasmere

Pop into our gift shop 

Our charming shop in the heart of Grasmere Village has a wide range of locally produced gifts, ice-creams, and local books & maps.

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Our work

The Lake District becomes a World Heritage Site

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.

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

Our native red squirrels 

Allan Bank is a great place to see our native red squirrels. We work hard alongside the Grasmere Red Squirrel Group to make the grounds at Allan Bank their ideal home, spending over £900.00 on feed every year.

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Get involved

Staff and volunteers at Allan Bank in Grasmere

Volunteer at Allan Bank  

Working in amazing places, meeting new people and knowing that you’re helping a great cause are all good reasons to volunteer with us. We have plenty volunteering opportunities in Grasmere, whatever your interests and time availability.

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