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Christmas at Townend

Step back in time with Townend's Victorian Christmas.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

The fire is roaring, the house decked with traditional festive foliage and the smells of Christmas fill the air.

There is festive food on display to feast your eyes on and the gentle aroma of orange and clove pomanders fills the air. Our Victorian cooking presentation will be ongoing throughout the day.

There are no guided tours during December.

Included with standard admission.

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Upcoming events

Letters from London 

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

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on
19 Sep to 31 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 24 other dates or times

Townend guided tour 

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

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on
19 Sep to 31 Oct 2025
at
15:00 to 16:00
+ 24 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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on
25 Sep to 30 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 5 other dates or times

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.

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on
8 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00