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Historic sites and nature spots in Cumbria

Cumbria features medieval churches, watermills, prehistoric stone circles and Roman ruins. The region houses historic mansions like Sizergh Castle and Hutton in the Forest. Nature enthusiasts can explore limestone formations, waterfalls and Ennerdale Lake. Literature fans can visit William Wordsworth's birthplace and residence.

St. Bega's Church
St. Bega's Church

Bassenthwaite, United Kingdom

The medieval church is located in rural surroundings by Bassenthwaite Lake. The building contains historic stone windows and a timber beam ceiling.

Eskdale Mill
Eskdale Mill

Holmrook, United Kingdom

Working 16th-century watermill with two water wheels and original grinding machinery for flour production.

Swinside Stone Circle
Swinside Stone Circle

Keswick, United Kingdom

Neolithic stone circle with 55 granite blocks on a hill overlooking the Duddon Valley.

Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
Hawkshead Grammar School Museum

Hawkshead, United Kingdom

Museum in a school building from 1585 with classrooms, historical documents and student graffiti from the 18th century.

Long Meg and Her Daughters
Long Meg and Her Daughters

Cumbria, United Kingdom

A stone circle containing 69 stones measuring 100 meters in diameter, constructed during the Neolithic period.

Hutton Roof Crags
Hutton Roof Crags

Cumbria, United Kingdom

A nature reserve with limestone formations that houses rare plant species and geological structures.

Ravenglass Roman Bath House
Ravenglass Roman Bath House

Cumbria, United Kingdom

A second-century Roman building with preserved walls reaching heights of up to 4 meters. The foundations of this military structure are part of a larger Roman fort.

Howk Bobbin Mill
Howk Bobbin Mill

Cumbria, United Kingdom

A nineteenth-century industrial site next to a 12-meter waterfall within a forest area.

Haig Colliery Mining Museum
Haig Colliery Mining Museum

Whitehaven, United Kingdom

The museum documents coal extraction from 1914 to 1986 with original mining equipment and photographs.

Kirklinton Hall & Gardens
Kirklinton Hall & Gardens

Carlisle, United Kingdom

The 17th century estate includes a manor house with gardens, stone walls and a 5 hectare park with old trees.

Brantwood
Brantwood

Coniston, United Kingdom

A historical house with original 19th century furniture and artworks, plus a garden of 100 hectares.

Gleaston Water Mill
Gleaston Water Mill

Ulverston, United Kingdom

This mill from 1774 features working grinding mechanisms and a water channel with original mill wheel.

Lacy's Caves
Lacy's Caves

Eden Valley, United Kingdom

These caves were cut into red sandstone in the 18th century and consist of five interconnected chambers along the banks of the Eden.

Ennerdale Water
Ennerdale Water

Lake District, United Kingdom

The lake extends 4 kilometers and is surrounded by coniferous forests and mountains, with no public roads nearby.

Rickerby Park
Rickerby Park

Carlisle, United Kingdom

The park contains war memorials, riverside paths along the Eden and mature trees across 45 hectares of land.

St Michael's Church
St Michael's Church

Beetham, United Kingdom

This Norman church from the 12th century features medieval stonework and an old bell tower with six bells.

Dove Cottage
Dove Cottage

Grasmere, United Kingdom

This cottage served as residence for poet William Wordsworth from 1799 to 1808. The rooms contain original furniture.

Sizergh Castle and Garden
Sizergh Castle and Garden

Kendal, United Kingdom

Medieval fortress with 16th-century wood paneling. The garden features ponds, fountains and a limestone rock garden.

Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

Carlisle, United Kingdom

17th-century building with collections about Roman times, Victorian era and natural history of Cumbria.

Isel Hall
Isel Hall

Cockermouth, United Kingdom

Manor house constructed in the 14th century with a peel tower. The building contains historical family portraits and a collection of furniture from different periods.

Lowther Castle & Gardens
Lowther Castle & Gardens

Penrith, United Kingdom

The site contains stone remains of a 19th century fortress with vaulted windows, towers and 53 hectares of garden landscape.

Wordsworth House and Garden
Wordsworth House and Garden

Cockermouth, United Kingdom

Family home of the English poet from 1770 with original furniture, paintings and a garden containing herbs and fruit trees.

Aira Force Waterfall
Aira Force Waterfall

Penrith, United Kingdom

A 70-foot waterfall surrounded by stone steps and walking paths through a Victorian arboretum with ancient trees.

Holker Hall & Gardens
Holker Hall & Gardens

Cark-in-Cartmel, United Kingdom

An 18th century manor house featuring a library, historic furniture and a 25-acre park with native deer species.

Wray Castle
Wray Castle

Ambleside, United Kingdom

This 19th century fortress stands among trees by Lake Windermere and features battlements and towers.

Birdoswald Roman Fort
Birdoswald Roman Fort

Gilsland, United Kingdom

Roman fortification with visible foundations of barracks, granaries and a museum about the military history of the site.

Cartmel Priory
Cartmel Priory

Cartmel, United Kingdom

This Romanesque monastery was built in the 12th century. It displays notable architectural elements with stone arches, medieval stained glass windows and a 24-meter bell tower.

Cockermouth Castle
Cockermouth Castle

Cockermouth, United Kingdom

The 13th century fortress stands at the confluence of the Rivers Cocker and Derwent. The structure is built from sandstone with a rectangular layout.

Furness Abbey
Furness Abbey

Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom

These red sandstone ruins from the 12th century display Cistercian monk architecture with cloisters and church nave.

Allan Bank
Allan Bank

Ambleside, United Kingdom

The 1805 country house sits by Grasmere Lake with views of mountains and gardens.

Hutton in the Forest
Hutton in the Forest

Penrith, United Kingdom

The estate features a medieval peel tower, formal gardens and a woodland trail with native trees.

Askham Hall
Askham Hall

Askham, United Kingdom

The 14th century manor house includes a kitchen garden, terraces and a medieval hall with original fireplace.

Levens Hall
Levens Hall

Kendal, United Kingdom

The estate features a geometric garden with shaped hedges and a manor house containing original Tudor period furniture.

Claife Viewing Station
Claife Viewing Station

Near Sawrey, United Kingdom

A stone observation point from 1790 on a hill above the western shore of Lake Windermere.

Dock Museum
Dock Museum

Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom

The museum displays ship models, tools and documents from Barrow's shipbuilding industry since the 19th century.

Swarthmoor Hall
Swarthmoor Hall

Ulverston, United Kingdom

A manor house with gardens that became a meeting place for early Quakers under George Fox in 1652.

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