
Discover more in the Lake District
Home of Beatrix Potter, dramatic landscapes and fascinating history.
Whilst many of our houses are now closed for winter conservation, Allan Bank and Townend are open in all their festive glory on selected days in the lead up to Christmas. You can plan your next house visit here.
With rugged 19th century woodland grounds, formal lawns, an art gallery and surrounding countryside and lakes to explore, there’s plenty to see and do at Allan Bank and Grasmere.
Townend is full of fascinating stories. Step back in time to the 17th century and learn more about the Browne family and their lives.
See Beatrix Potter’s house as she wanted you to see it. It’s filled with her belongings and you can match up illustrations from her books with scenes there today.
Find out what to see in the house at Sizergh, including the Strickland family’s large collection of items spanning 26 generations and the renowned Elizabethan Inlaid Chamber.
Townend is full of fascinating stories. Step back in time to the 17th century and learn more about the Browne family and their lives.
Explore Wordsworth House and Garden, the Georgian townhouse which was the birthplace and childhood home of romantic poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy.
With rugged 19th century woodland grounds, formal lawns, an art gallery and surrounding countryside and lakes to explore, there’s plenty to see and do at Allan Bank and Grasmere.
Home of Beatrix Potter, dramatic landscapes and fascinating history.