Witness the rich historical tapestry of Rydal Hall, a structure that dates back to 1409 and was built by St John’s Knott.
Read More »The Wordsworth House Cockermouth was once the home of the famous poet William Wordsworth. This grand Georgian house is where Wordsworth was
Read More »The home of John Ruskin on the Shores of Coniston Water Brantwood is one of the most beautifully located historic houses. It is
Read More »The atmospheric ruins of Shap Abbey, including a substantial tower, lie in a secluded hollow beside the River Lowther on the National
Read More »The elegant mansion of Mirehouse was built in 1666 and has been owned by the same family since 1688. Modern visitors have
Read More »Furness Abbey was once home to one of the richest and most powerful monastic houses in northern England. The Cistercian monks who
Read More »Pull up into the car park of Levens Hall, five miles south of Kendal on the banks of the River Kent, and
Read More »Holker Hall dates from the sixteenth century, although the attractive red sandstone house that exists today is largely Victorian, built after a
Read More »The tiny National Trust property of Bridge House is located to the north of Ambleside town centre. Spanning the waters of Stock
Read More »St Oswald’s Church is another Grasmere site that is closely associated with William Wordsworth, and one to which fans of the Romantic
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