Cumbria
Properties and events in Cumbria
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Acorn Bank Watermill
Come and see the 19th Century mill in action and learn about the progress made in restoring the second waterwheel to working condition and and the stories of the people who lived and worked on the estate.
Blood, Beetles and Battlements: The Everyday History of Red Gold
Whose Hands Made Red Gold? From an orphaned earl's privateer cargoes to Lady Anne's rebuilding, Appleby's colour history is an everyday story. Join us to make Carmine Lake from cochineal — a pigment lineage five centuries in the making.
Brackenfell, Brampton, Cumbria
A modernist house built in 1938 by Sadie Speight and Leslie Martin for Alistair Morton, artist and director of Morton Sundour textiles and Edinburgh Weavers.
Brougham Hall Guided Tours
Walking tour around Brougham Hall Highlighting it history and future.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Open House
Come and see what we believe and what help we do for others in our community. Family History and Indexing historical records.
Guided tours of St Michael's Burgh by Sands
St Michael's Church stands on the site of the Roman fort of Aballava on Hadrian's Wall and is made of stone from the wall itself. It has had an interesting history over the centuries and is well worth a visit.
Heritage tour - Allan Bank, Grasmere's first villa
Join a historic building conservator for a unique glimpse into the different phases of Allan Bank, Grasmere's first villa, from Wordsworth's time as the first tenant in 1808, to the present day.
Hidden Histories: Lives between the pages
Hawkshead Grammar School Museum and Library will be open free of charge with talks in our Historic Library examining the hidden stories between the pages of our book collection, and how we care for the books today.
Kendal Unitarian Chapel
Discover Kendal's oldest nonconformist chapel, built in 1720, with beautiful gardens including a unique Multi-faith Garden of Remembrance.
Low Borrowbridge Roman Fort and farm
A walk around the historic farmyard looking at the development of the site. Visit Low Borrowbridge Roman fort which is not normally open to the public.
Newland Charcoal Iron Furnace
Visitors get the chance to look around Newland Charcoal Iron Furnace. There will be an exhibition of the furnace's history and operation, and guided tours will be given to explain things further. There are a number of new exhibits on display
Rookhow
Rookhow is a Grade II* listed 300 year old Quaker Meeting House in the Rusland Valley surrounded by 12 acres of ancient oak woodland. Come and learn about Rookhow's history and its current work with community groups.
Sedgwick Gunpowder Works Tour
Tour the ruins of Sedgwick gunpowder works. Learn about the gunpowder process, history of the area and the stories of local people.
St Andrew's Church, Penrith
This lovely Church is open from 0900 to 1700, and can be found in the centre of the town.
The 1940s at Townend
Celebrate Townend being opened by the National Trust in 1948 with two 1940s themed days.
The Armitt: Everyday Histories limited-time exhibition
Visit The Armitt for free entry to our exhibitions on this Heritage Open Day. Also, be sure to check out our "Everyday Histories" limited-time mini exhibition, which displays Ambleside's fascinating story.