Westmorland and Furness
Properties and events in Westmorland and Furness
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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 the architecture of the various phases of the mill complex.
Alchemy in Appleby at the Colour Makers House
Discover how Alchemy transforms waste from the lead industry into bright blues and greens that grace stately homes in the workshops of the Colour Makers House, rebuilt in 1677.
Brougham Hall Guided Tours
Walking tour around Brougham Hall Highlighting it history and future.
Kendal and The International Slave Trade Guided Town Trail
While Kendal was not a major trading town of enslaved peoples it was involved in the Slave Trade. This guided trail is a chance to better understand how the town contributed to and benefitted from this involvement.
Kendal Mayor's Parlour History Talks
This is a chance to view some of Kendal’s beautiful heritage items and to learn about the history of the town and how it has developed over the years. A relaxed talk with the opportunity to ask questions and handle some of the items.
Kendal Unitarian Chapel
Discover Kendal's oldest nonconformist chapel, built in 1720, with gardens including a unique Multi-faith Garden of Remembrance.
Moot Hall Council Chamber
Recently refurbished (2022), the Moot Hall is still used for its original purpose. Official Town Council Business is conducted in the Council Chamber, just as in centuries past. Downstairs now hosts the Tourist Information Centre and Exhibition Room.
National Trust - Aira Force Guided Heritage Walk
Join a member of our team on a free guided walk.
National Trust - Fell Foot Guided Walk
Join a member of the National Trust team and discover Fell Foot's fascinating history with a guided walk around the grounds.
National Trust Langdale - Guided heritage walk
Join a member of the National Trust team for a free guided walk to see some of the historic and natural highlights of this stunning and iconic valley.
National Trust, Allan Bank - guided heritage tour
Join us and learn about the building of Allan Bank - Grasmere’s first villa. This is a unique opportunity to hear about the fascinating architectural history of Allan Bank - the different phases of the house and all its surprises.
Newland Charcoal Iron Furnace
Visitors will get the chance to look around the 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
Visit a Grade II* listed 300 year old Quaker Meeting House in rural South Lakes. See how we have managed to improve energy efficiency with air source heat pumps and underfloor heating, whilst being sensitive to the building's history.
St Andrew's church Penrith
This lovely Church is open every day from 0900 to 1700, and can be found in the centre of the town.
St Andrew's church Tower Tours
Guided tours up the tower by the Bellringers - seeing the bells up close - if dry, looking over the town of Penrith from the tower roof.
The 1940s at Townend
Celebrate Townend being opened by the National Trust in 1948 with two 1940s themed days.
Tours of Hawkshead Grammar School's historic library
Hawkshead Grammar School Museum's historic library will open especially for Heritage Open Days! Usually closed to the public, this is an opportunity to learn about the founding in 1675 and the students who used the books, including Wordsworth.