Townend

Take a trip out to Townend this summer holidays for something a little different with the kids. We've got a summer garden trail and games to entertain the family.

The house is open Wednesday – Sunday (March to October) from 1–4pm for all visitors. We offer guided tours at 11am and 12noon with limited spaces on a first-come first-served basis. The small garden, with benches to sit, eat a picnic and enjoy the view is open every day from 10am. So when is the best time to visit?

Uncover our top walks in Troutbeck, a peaceful village with Lakeland scenery, farmland and architecture, just outside the bustling town of Windermere.

Based on the Browne’s cottage garden, our charming outside area is the first thing you’ll see as you wander up to Townend. Filled with colour in spring and summer, a seat on one of the benches with a book in hand while you absorb the view over Troutbeck Valley is a must.

Join a guided tour around the house with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides. Find out about a traditional farming family and their quirky belongings and what it may have been like to live in the 18th and 19th Centuries.

Every Thursday we’ll be cooking from the Browne’s family recipe book that dates back to the 17th Century. Join us in the Downhouse by the fire for some very intriguing concoctions, including meaty mince pies, bean cakes and macaroons.