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.
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.
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.
Restoration of the oldest working Signal Box in the world built in 1861 by the Stockton & Darlington Railway
The return to working order of a long-abandoned signal box constructed by the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1861.
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.
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.