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Hidden Histories Walk - Townend & Troutbeck

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

  • Booking essential

On the tour you’ll take a close look at the exterior features of Townend, the unique 17th century home of the Browne family and get the rare chance to peer inside Townend barn, one of the few surviving examples of a Lakeland bank barn, on the adjacent working farm. You’ll learn what clues to look for to ‘de-code’ other historic buildings when travelling around the Lake District.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £5.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Not suitable for children

Meeting point

Please meet in the courtyard in front of Townend. The tour starts at 11am and finishes at 12 noon. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts.

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for a short autumnal walk.

Accessibility

Designated mobility car park spaces and drop-off point. Access to Townend garden via a steep slope.

Upcoming events

Event

Letters from London 

Delve into the Townend archive collection through these fascinating personal letters.

Event summary

on
7 Aug to 31 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 49 other dates or times
Event

Taste of Townend 

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

Event summary

on
7 Aug to 30 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 12 other dates or times
Event

Townend guided tour 

Immerse yourself in the history of the Browne family and the objects in the house.

Event summary

on
7 Aug to 31 Oct 2025
at
15:00 to 16:00
+ 49 other dates or times
Event

Heritage Open Days: 1940s at Townend 

Visit Townend for free as part of Heritage Open Days.

Event summary

on
16 Sep to 17 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time