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Hill Top

Near Sawrey

Hill Top, Near Sawrey

"Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous children's stories in this little 17th century house and it has been kept exactly as she left it"

There is a traditional cottage garden attached and a selection of her original illustrations can be seen at the Beatrix Potter Gallery in Hawkshead.

Hill Top,
Near Sawrey,
Ambleside,
LA22 OLF

Tel: 015394 36269
Fax: 015394 36118

www.nationaltrust.org.uk
 

Townend

Troutbeck

Townend, Troutbeck


"A very fine example of Lake District vernacular architecture and an exceptional survival"


Largely 17th-century, the solid stone and slate house belonged to a wealthy yeoman farming family.

Contents include carved woodwork, books, papers, furniture and fascinating domestic implements from the past, largely accumulated by the Browne family who lived here from 1626 to 1943.

Townend,
Troutbeck,
Windermere,
LA23 1LB
Tel: 015394 32628

www.nationaltrust.org.uk
 

HISTORIC HOUSES & CASTLES - 2

Workington Hall

Workington

Workington Hall, Workington


"Built around a pele tower dating from the 14th century"

This was once one of the finest Manor Houses in the region owned by the Curwen family, Lords of the Manor of Workington, who gave shelter to Mary Queen of Scots on her last flight from Scotland before her imprisonment and execution.

Workington Hall,
Curwen Park,
Workington,
Cumbria,

www.allerdale.co.uk
 

Brougham Castle

Penrith

Brougham Castle, Penrith


"Discover the intriguing story of Lady Anne Clifford"


Brougham Castle is built next to the River Eamont on the site of an old Roman fort, Brocavum.

A square keep with its entrance on the first floor and access stairs protected by a forebuilding was constructed by Robert de Vipont in the early 13th century

Brougham Castle,
Brougham,
Penrith,
Cumbria,
CA10 2AA

www.english-heritage.org.uk
 

Muncaster Castle

Ravenglass

Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass


"Alive for all ages"


The castle, beloved home of the Penningtons since the beginning of the 13th Century, displays treasures collected over 800 years.

Miles of paths wind through natural woodland where plants and animals find sanctuary.

Muncaster also boasts the finest Owl Centre in the world - over 180 birds of around 50 species.

Muncaster Castle
Ravenglass,
Cumbria
CA18 1RQ

Tel: 01229 717614
Fax: 01229 717010

www.muncastercastle.co.uk
 

Swarthmoor Hall

Ulverston


"Considering the past, in light of present experience, to change the future"


Swarthmoor Hall is an Elizabethan manor house on the outskirts of Ulverston. It was built in about 1586 as the family home of Judge Thomas Fell, the then Chancellor to the Duchy of Lancaster.

In 1652 George Fox, founder of the Quakers, came to the hall, convinced Thomas Fell and his wife, Margaret, of the truth of his preaching and the hall became the cradle of the early Quaker movement.

Swarthmoor Hall is still closely linked with Quakerism and was purchased by the Religious Society of Friends in 1954 and currently offers various residential and day courses and spiritual retreats.


Swarthmoor Hall,
Ulverston,
Cumbria,
LA12 0JQ
Tel: 01229 583204

www.swarthmoorhall.co.uk
 
Dalemain

Penrith

Dalemain, Penrith

"A medieval Tudor and Georgian house that has been in the same family since 1679"


The fantastic house contains behind its Georgian facade, a wealth of Tudor and Mediaeval rooms and buildings.

The Old Hall was added in the 14th century, along with another tower.

In the 16th century, two projecting wings were added creating a typical Elizabethan manor house and in 1744, the impressive Georgian front was constructed to enclose an inner courtyard.


Dalemain Historic House & Gardens,
Dalemain,
Penrith,
Cumbria,
CA11 0HB
Tel: 017684 86450
Fax: 017684 86223


www.dalemain.com
 

Hutton-in-the-Forest

Penrith

Hutton-in-the-Forest, Penrith

"Lord & Lady Inglewood's Historic Home & Gardens"


Surrounded by the magnificent woodland of the medieval Forest of Inglewood, it is the legendary Green Knight's Castle in the Arthurian tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

Tel: 017684 84449

www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk
 
 

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