Cumbria
Properties and events in Cumbria
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
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.
Farfield Mill
Visit Farfield Mill a Victorian Woollen Mill, discover the history of wool weaving in Sedbergh. See heritage displays throughout the Mill and access our new digital guide.
St. Michael's Church, Bowness on Solway
A late Norman Church on the Solway Firth, Cumbria.
Sizergh - Gunpowder Walks
Come and marvel at the remains of the New Sedgwick gunpowder works on the Sizergh estate, and learn some of their secrets.
Victoria Hall
Enjoy a Guided Tour of the Victoria Hall, Grade II listed, on Main Street in the pretty, coastal gem of Grange-over-Sands. It houses a beautiful 292 seater Hall with balcony, also the old Council Chamber and Council Offices. Refreshments available.
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.
Warwick Beidge Corn Mill
The Grade II* listed water powered corn mill will be open this Heritage Open Days. The mill will be working producing stoneground flour and there will be produce for sale
Tours of the Historic Library
Hawkshead Grammar School Museum is opening up the historic Library, especially for Heritage Open Days! The library is usually closed to the public, so this is a great opportunity to see inside and hear more about the people who built the collection.
St Andrew's church Penrith
This lovely Church is open every day from 9am to 5pm, and can be found in the centre of the town.
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.
Kendal Unitarian Chapel
Discover Kendal's hidden gem: the town's oldest nonconformist chapel, built in 1720, with a unique Multi-faith Garden of Remembrance.
Family Fun Day
Join us on Saturday 14th of September as we throw open our doors and celebrate Heritage Open Days with an extra special family fun day!
Tower Tours
Guided tours up the tower - seeing the bells up close - if dry, looking over the town of Penrith from the tower roof.