Lake District

Allan Bank and Grasmere

The loveliest spot that man hath ever found

Allan Bank, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9QB

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The cream exterior of Allan Bank house on a sunny day

Accessible toilet on ground floor. Limited Blue Badge parking. Not accessible by mobility scooter.
View the full Accessibility Guide for Allan Bank - AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilet available on the ground floor of house.
Designated parking
Only Blue Badge parking is available on site.
Drop-off point
Induction loop
Level access/terrain
From the accessible parking space, entry to the house is through the rear door. This is a level entrance, through a manual inwards opening door, fitted with a doorbell. The doorway is 102cm wide. Staff can assist with opening the door if required.
Ramped access/slopes
Seating available
Steps/uneven terrain
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Directions via Google Maps
By road
From the south: Junction 36 M6, then take the A591 to Grasmere village. From the north: Junction 40 M6, then take the A66 onto A591 to Grasmere village. Allan Bank is a short 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. Blue Badge parking space only.
Sat Nav: LA22 9QB
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 9 miles (14.5km), 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. West Coast Main Line services run through Oxenholme Lake District station. From here, connect to the Northern Lakes line to Windermere.
By bus
Stagecoach 555 bus service between Keswick and Kendal and 599 bus service between Bowness and Grasmere both stop in 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.
Cycling
National Cycle Network route 6 runs through the Lake District but there are two missing links in the route north of Windermere (between Windermere and Ambleside, and between Grasmere and Thirlmere), as some sections of Route 6 are still being developed.
Cycling - more information

Opening times for 2 July 2025
Asset	Opening time
Allan Bank	10:00 - 17:00

Admission
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£9.40	£8.50
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£4.70	£4.25
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£23.93	£21.75
1 adult, 2 children		£12.75

A person standing outside framed in the entrance to a stone tunnel

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Things to do at Allan Bank and Grasmere

With rugged 19th century woodland grounds, formal lawns, exhibitions and surrounding countryside and lakes to explore, there’s plenty to see and do at Allan Bank and Grasmere.

Family enjoying a picnic on the lawn at Allan Bank, Grasmere

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A family day out at Allan Bank

Come and play at Allan Bank. Whether you are following the woodland pathway, creating art, looking for red squirrels or having a picnic, we’ve got plenty of family activities to help you create great memories together come rain or shine. Enjoy a family day out at one of the Lake District's top places to visit.

Visitors admiring the view at Allan Bank and Grasmere, Cumbria

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Visiting Allan Bank with your dog

Allan Bank is a three pawprint rated place. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome at Allan Bank, inside downstairs and outside in the garden.

Landscape of green fields, hills and lake in distance and blue sky

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Walking in Grasmere

From relaxing lakeshore strolls to fell-top expeditions, when it comes to walking you’re spoilt for choice here in Grasmere. Here are some popular walks to get you started.

A bride looking out at the view of Grasmere lake at Allan Bank

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Weddings at Allan Bank

Perched on the hill above Grasmere, Allan Bank house sits within romantic 19th century wooded pleasure grounds with inspiring lake and mountain views. From here, it’s easy to see why Wordsworth called Grasmere ‘the loveliest spot that man hath ever found’ and what better place to host your Lakeland wedding.