Rydal Hall

Rydal Hall is a large country house with a nineteenth-century front facade set within 30 acres of gardens and woodland in Cumbria. The estate has been adapted as a retreat center offering bedrooms, cottages, and camping facilities for visitors and guests.

The estate was founded in 1576 when the Fleming family built their country residence on this site. In the mid-twentieth century, it shifted purpose and became a conference and retreat center.

The house has deep connections to William Wordsworth, the celebrated poet of the region, who referenced local landmarks in his literary works. The gardens and grounds continue to shape how visitors understand the wider literary landscape of the area.

The grounds are easy to navigate and offer different lodging options depending on what visitors prefer. There is also a tea shop along a walking trail where refreshments are available.

The grounds contain a sweet chestnut tree over 500 years old with a substantial girth. The estate also features a historic viewing house built in 1669 that offers insights into the garden design of earlier centuries.

Location: Lakes

Website: https://rydalhall.org

GPS coordinates: 54.44860,-2.98010

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09