Westmorland and Furness
Properties and events in Westmorland and Furness
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A Celebration of a Society Painter - a talk on George Romney at Sizergh with Alex Kidson
Join us in the Drawing Room for a fascinating insight into one of the most fashionable portrait painters of the 1700s. George Romney expert Alex Kidson, will be delving into the early career of the local artist and his connections to Sizergh.
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.
Alston Town Walk
See the notable sites of Alston. Take this approximately 1-1.5-hour guided walk learning more about Alston, its buildings, and former inhabitants.
Appleby Crafty Ladies Animal Trail
The Crafty Ladies have created a fantastic summer trail has been extended and adapted to be included in Appleby's Heritage Open Weekend!
Backbarrow Ironworks Heritage Trust
Backbarrow Ironworks is one of the first built [1711] in the North of England continuing for over 250 years until 1965. This amazingly long period of iron production represents the best illustration of iron smelting technology develoment nationally.
Battlebarrow House and Kingstone House
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.
Born from the local landscape
Talk - The construction and changes to the mill from the 14thC
Brougham Hall Guided Tours
Walking tour around Brougham Hall Highlighting it history and future.
Buildings of Boroughgate
A member of Cumbria Vernacular Buildings Group is leading a tour on the Buildings of Boroughgate. There are some fantastic historical buildings which you can learn more about.
Buildings, Bridges and Beehives!
Our Family Friendly Heritage Open Day for 2025 takes place on Saturday 20th September at Heron Corn Mill. There will be rural crafts, tours of the historic watermill and turbine house over the bridge. Lots to see and do for all. 1100-1600. free entry
Castle Bank House
Usually a private home, this Grade II listed building, Castle Bank will be open for visitors. The garden, stables and art display make the house well worth a visit.
Castle Fine Arts: The Colour Makers House
The Colour Makers House (rebuilt in 1677) is home to a traditional artist's colour shop, and alchemy workshops show how paint and pigments are traditionally made.
Curators Talk and Quaker Tapestry Museum
FREE Curator’s talks on our special exhibition 'Sampled Styles' and FREE entry to the Quaker Tapestry Museum.
Dalton Castle
Dalton Castle is one of the oldest properties cared for by the National Trust in the North, with over 650 years of history.
Drybeck Hall
Drybeck Hall dates from 1679. It is Grade II listed and a typical Cumbrian cross passage house with attached bank barn.
Exhibition of Historical Images of Appleby
A new exhibition will be on display at the Public Hall with 100s of historical images of Appleby throughout the years.
Exploring buildings and bridges 2025 - Church and Market Brough Historical family walk 2 miles
Church and Market Brough historical family walk including St Michael's Church and Brough Castle.
Exploring buildings and bridges 2025 - Smardale circular Walk 4.7 miles
Explore this historical landscape, which includes the medieval County Bridge and the Smardale Viaduct.
Farfield Mill
Farfield Mill is a victorian woollen mill built in 1836. Discover the story of the mill and the textile heritage of the Yorkshire Dales.