Westmorland and Furness
Properties and events in Westmorland and Furness
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Acorn Bank's Dorothy Una Ratcliffe - In Her Own Words
See and hear Dorothy Una Ratcliffe's poetry in the Kitchen at Acorn Bank. Supported by a Vintage Book Sale organised by the Secondhand Bookshop volunteers.
Appleby Heritage QR Code Trail
We are launching a new trail throughout our town in Appleby! Look out for a QR Code poster on any of our heritage assets to see historic pictures and listen to a short audio clip which will tell you more about our history.
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.
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.
Castles of Penrith - The Nevilles and the Cliffords
Come along to Penrith Castle and Brougham Castle to learn more about the Nevilles and the Cliffords, the two powerful Northern families who held Penrith Castle and Brougham Castle on opposing sides in the Wars of the Roses.
Celebrating historical routes Walk - Belah Viaduct and Packhorse roads - 4 mile walk
The walk is a delightful circuit of the hidden Belah Valley exploring the remains of Belah Viaduct and High Ewebank packhorse junction.
Celebrating Historical Routes Walk - From Roman to turnpike at Street, Ravenstondale
A short walk around Cote Moor exploring the Roman Road and encampment.
Celebrating Historical Routes Walk - Kirkby Stephen's past roads
We will explore Kirkby Stephen's past routes with this 4-mile walk via Wharton.
Drybeck Hall
Drybeck Hall dates from 1679. It is Grade II listed and a typical Cumbrian cross passage house with attached bank barn.
Eden Valley Railway
The Eden Valley Railway was opened to freight traffic on 8th April 1862 and passenger traffic on 7th June 1862. The Eden Valley Railway Trust, was formed in 1995 to preserve the old section of the line.
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!
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.
Free talks at Gleaston Water Mill
11.15am Talk - Water sources and courses 2.00pm Talk - Mill Graffiti and other stuff
From Roman roads to Victorian railways – Kirkby Stephen's history on display
Visit Kirkby Stephen Parish Church for a 'walk' through history, including a display of rarely seen Roman pottery. Saturday 14 September, 10.00 to 16.00, and Sunday 15 September, 12.00 to 16.00.
Gypsy and Traveller Cultural Evening
Shera Rom (Head Gypsy) Billy Welch will speak and answer questions about the history, traditions and culture of the Gypsy people.
Helbeck Hall Walled Garden
Family Walled Garden with spectacular views
Holy Trinity Church Kendal
Display of clergy copes and stoles
Holy Trinity Church Kendal - Mark's Gospel
Hear Mark's Gospel read in the beautiful surroundings of the Parr Chapel.
Holy Trinity, Kendal Parish Church
Visit our magnificent Bell Tower. Climb to the ringing room and then to the bell chamber in the company of our Bell Captain and team of ringers.
Hutton-in-the-Forest Gardens
The Gardens are stunning, with the Topiary Terraces offering a formal backdrop to the romantic building and contemporary wrought iron gates leading to the Walled Garden with herbaceous plants, heritage roses and trained fruit trees.