National Trust, Allan Bank - guided heritage tour
National Trust, Allan Bank, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9QB
Learn about the stories of its construction for a wealthy Liverpool merchant and the various additions and demolitions made by its subsequent owners. Discover how the building of the billiards room to house the then owner’s collection of medieval stained glass, was inspired by former British Prime Minister Robert Walpole.
Timings & Tours
- Tuesday 16 September:
- 11:00-12:00 & 13:30-14:30
Location & directions
National Trust, Allan Bank, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9QB
- Directions:
- By road From the south: Junction 36 M6, then take the A591 to Grasmere village. From the north: Junction 40 M6, then take the A66 onto A591 to Grasmere village. Allan Bank is a short walk up the hill from the Inn at Grasmere / Emma's Dell in centre of village. Parking: No parking onsite, please use public pay and display car parks in Grasmere village. Blue Badge parking space only. Sat Nav: LA22 9QB On foot Allan Bank is a short 10 minute walk up the hill from the Inn at Grasmere / Emma's Dell in centre of village. By train Windermere train station 9 miles (14.5km), then catch the 599 Stagecoach bus to Grasmere village. Allan Bank is a short 10 minute walk up the hill from the Inn at Grasmere / Emma's Dell in centre of village. West Coast Main Line services run through Oxenholme Lake District station. From here, connect to the Northern Lakes line to Windermere. By bus Stagecoach 555
- Contact on day:
- Chris Barnes/Emily Arnold
- Telephone number:
- +441539435143
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Walk ins on day possible, subject to availability.
- Booking contact name:
- Emily Arnold/Chris Barnes
- Booking telephone number:
- +443442491895
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/allan-bank-and-grasmere
- Booking opens:
- 02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 16 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Accessible toilet available on the ground floor of house. Only Blue Badge parking is available on site. Drop-off point Induction loop Level access/terrain From the accessible parking space, entry to the house is through the rear door. This is a level entrance, through a manual inwards opening door, fitted with a doorbell. The doorway is 102cm wide. Staff can assist with opening the door if required.
Additional information
Meet at the welcome desk in the house. To discuss any accessibility requirements please email is on [email protected]
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
