Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill


Acorn Bank is a delightful sheltered garden, renowned for its herbs and orchards growing old English fruit varieties.

Ancient oaks and high enclosing walls keep the extremes of the Cumbrian climate out of the garden, resulting in a spectacular display of shrubs, roses and herbaceous borders. Orchards contain a variety of traditional fruit trees and the famous herb garden is the largest collection of medicinal and culinary plants in the north of England. A circular woodland walk runs along Crowdundle Beck to the partially restored Acorn Bank watermill, which is open to visitors. The house is not open to the public, though parts 'Nationalof it are available as holiday cottages.

General Information:

  • Recommended route for wheelchairs
  • Dogs on leads on woodland walk
  • Shop and plant sales
  • Tea-room

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    24th March to 28th October:
    10.00am - 5.00pm, closed every Monday & Tuesday except Bank Holiday Mondays.

    NB. The House is closed to the public.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Adult £3.40; Child £1.70; Family £8.50.

    Group Rates £2.85 per person.

    Directions
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