Blackwell Arts and Crafts House

Blackwell is a country house built between 1898 and 1900 with white plasterwork, carved wooden panels, leaf-shaped door handles, and stained glass windows that overlook a lake and surrounding fells. The rooms display applied arts and decorative craftsmanship throughout its interior spaces.

The house was built as a holiday retreat for a Manchester brewer and wealthy industrialist. It later served as a college during World War II before becoming a public museum.

The rooms display crafted metalwork, pottery, and furniture that reflect how the Arts and Crafts movement shaped everyday living in the early 1900s. These objects show what people valued in handmade design and domestic spaces during this period.

A tea room operates in what was once the kitchen area, serving seasonal food and beverages throughout the year. A gift shop selling contemporary craft items is also available for visitors looking to purchase souvenirs.

The dining room features an original hessian wall covering that few visitors notice on first visit. The white drawing room displays intricate plasterwork created specifically for this space by the architect.

Location: Windermere and Bowness

Inception: 1900

Architects: Baillie Scott

Address: Bowness-on-Windermere,Cumbria, LA23 3JT

Phone: +441539446139

Website: https://lakelandarts.org.uk/blackwell

GPS coordinates: 54.34310,-2.92360

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42