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St Annes Almshouses

St Anne's Hospital, Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XQ

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

St. Anne’s Hospital was founded by Lady Anne Clifford in 1653 and for more than 350 years, ageing, widowed, or single ladies have lived there rent free. The building is Grade II* listed on the National Heritage List for England.

The Almshouses are currently undergoing a major refurbishment project and, depending on builders' schedules, it is hoped that some parts will be open to the public to see the improvements that have been made so far. The Chapel is closed for the duration of the refurbishment work.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:
1000-1600
Sunday 21 September:
1000-1600

Location & directions

St Anne's Hospital, Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XQ

Directions:
Head up Boroughgate on the left hand side toward the Castle, and the Almshouses are about halfway up.
Contact on day:
Appleby Town Council
Telephone number:
+441768351177

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Cobbled and uneven pathways

Additional information

Parking in the centre of town is disc display for 2/3 hours, depending on signage. Limited disabled bays are available a short walk from the event. Discs available from TIC and most shops. A free car park is available on Holme Street, CA16 6QU.

Est. tour duration:
45 hour(s)

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