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Battlebarrow House and Kingstone House

Battlebarrow House, Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XT

  • 20 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

This fine, unspoiled residence was built in 1860 for the Heelis family in the Victorian Gothic style. This year they are working with their neighbours at Kingstone House, which was an extension of the original Battlebarrow House.

Beatrix Potter married solicitor William Heelis and stayed at Battlebarrow House annually for high days and holidays. JMW Turner visited Appleby in 1831 and sketched the view of the town from here. The house has other arts connections: home to George Stampa (cousin of Willy Heelis), renowned illustrator of Punch magazine; and contemporary illustrator Paul Leith. It is now the home of artists and curators Karen Babayan and Chris Taylor, and is filled with their eclectic collection of paintings and art.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:
Tours: 1000, 1200 & 1400

Location & directions

Battlebarrow House, Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XT

Contact on day:
Appleby Town Council
Telephone number:
+441768351177

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Anyone requiring wheelchair access should go to the main door, where they will then be assisted to an alternative access route.

Additional information

Family Friendly

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