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National Trust in the Lake District

Did you know that the National Trust owns approximately 20% of the Lake District National Park?

Over the past 120 years, the National Trust has nurtured the Lake District, preserving its heritage, iconic landscapes, and open spaces, ensuring that everyone will always be able to enjoy the area.

A variety of sights can be enjoyed during your visit. Most of them are free for everyone, but there’s a parking charge for non-National Trust members. A trip to the region is filled with magnificent walks, intriguing historic ruins, and magnificent stately homes and gardens.

Lake District National Trust properties include Wray Castle, which is situated on the shores of Lake Windemere. You will also find Beatrix Potter’s farmhouse, Hill Top Farm where you can see the maintained gardens and historic interiors.

Discover the beauty of the National Trust in the Lake District below…

  • Acorn Bank, near Penrith
    Image Credits: Peter McDermott - CC BY-SA 2.0

    Acorn Bank

    Acorn Barn
    Temple Sowerby
    Penrith
    Cumbria
    CA10 1SP

    01768361893

    Acorn Bank is a delightful garden based in Penrith, renowned for its herbs and fruit orchards. This tranquil haven with an industrial past features walled gardens packed with medicinal herbs, herbaceous borders, and traditional orchards. Enjoy a relaxing walk before settling down for a light bite at the courtyard café.

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  • Aira Force Waterfall

    Aira Force Waterfall

    Penrith

    Aira Force Waterfall has been attracting visitors for over 300 years and with good reason! This glorious, 65-foot waterfall is nestled within a Victorian park owned by the National Trust and is truly a sight to behold.

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  • Allan Bank, Grasmere
    Image Credits: Antiquary - CC BY 4.0

    Allan Bank

    Allan Bank
    Grasmere
    Ambleside
    Cumbria
    LA22 9QB

    01539435143

    The National Trust gem of Allan Bank is perched on the outskirts of Grasmere in the Lake District. This isn’t a typical stately home, as its interiors are bare, with the focus centring around the grounds.

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  • Eyam Museum

    Beatrix Potter Gallery

    Main St
    Hawkshead
    Cumbria LA22 0NS

    Explore the fascinating life of Beatrix Potter, discover some of her original writings and illustrations and unearth the inspirations behind her influential stories.

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  • bridge house, ambleside
    Image Credits: Nilfanion - CC BY-SA 4.0

    Bridge House

    Rydal Rd
    Ambleside
    LA22 9AN

    01539432617

    This 17th-century building in Ambleside is one of the most photographed in the Lake District. Sitting over Stock Beck, the building has inspired many artists including Turner. During spring, summer and autumn, you can visit the house and discover the tiny rooms inside.

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  • Fell Foot Park

    Fell Foot Park

    Newby Bridge
    Windermere
    LA12 8NN

    015395 31273

    A lovely 7-acre Victorian garden owned by the National Trust, sitting at the foot of Lake Windermere with fun activities including rowing boats, swimming and a BBQ area.

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  • Hill Top Farm
    Image Credits: Tomoaki INABA - CC BY-SA 2.0

    Hill Top Farm

    Near Sawrey
    Ambleside
    LA22 0LF

    The National Trust’s Hill Top was once Beatrix Potter’s farmhouse. The renowned author bought Hill Top Farm with money made from her books. Nowadays, visitors can come and see the maintained gardens and historic interiors firsthand.

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  • Sizergh Castle
    Image credits: David Dixon - (CC BY-SA 2.0)

    Sizergh Castle

    Ashbank Ln
    Kendal
    LA8 8AE

    015395 60951

    Located just south of Kendal is the truly exquisite Sizergh Castle and its beautiful grounds where visitors are welcome to come and explore the historical building and enclosed woodlands.

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  • Stagshaw Gardens

    Stagshaw Gardens

    Stagshaw Gardens
    Ambleside
    LA22 0HE

    01539446027

    National Trust-owned Stagshaw Gardens sit on the northern top of Lake Windermere in Ambleside. With fells, woodland, parks, and a Roman fort on offer, this area is great for family days out. Spring is the best time to visit Stagshaw Gardens as it is then that the gardens burst into life.        

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  • townend national trust
    Image Credits: Mike Peel - CC BY-SA 4.0

    Townend National Trust

    Holbeck Ln
    Troutbeck
    Windermere
    LA23 1LB

    01539432628

    Townend is a 17th-century farmhouse and home to the Browne family for 400 years. The house is full of intricately carved furniture and rare books in the family’s well-used library. While you’re here, wander through the house, explore the garden or taste a delight from the Browne family’s recipe book.

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