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at Townend

War Comes to Westmorland 

Step into a turbulent chapter of local history and discover how global conflict reached the quiet valleys of the Lake District. War comes to Westmorland explores the Jacobite Rebellion of the early 18th century through the stories of two men from...

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23 Jun to 28 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 55 other dates or times

Townend Guided Tour 

Immerse yourself in the history of the Browne family and their home.

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23 Jun to 29 Oct 2026
at 15:00 to 16:00+ 56 other dates or times

Taste of Townend 

Experience living history and learn about food recreated from the 17th century family recipe book.

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25 Jun to 29 Oct 2026
at 12:00 to 15:00+ 18 other dates or times

Heritage Open Days: 1940s at Townend 

Visit Townend for free as part of Heritage Open Days.

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15 Sep to 16 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

Building detectives walking tour 

Become a building detective on this guided architecture tour of some of the finest traditional Lake District buildings in Troutbeck village.

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21 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 12:00

Shadows of Townend: Folklore, fear, and farmhouse magic 

This Halloween, take an exclusive night time tour of Townend by candlelight, exploring the superstitious beliefs and macabre potions of the 17th century Browne family.

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24 Oct to 31 Oct 2026
at 18:00 to 19:00+ 3 other dates or times