Derwent Island House, Georgian manor house on Derwent Island, Keswick, England
The classical style mansion stands on a seven-acre wooded island in Derwent Water, featuring east and west wings and a three-story tower.
The island belonged to Fountains Abbey until 1539, when the Crown took possession during the dissolution of monasteries under Henry VIII.
Joseph Pocklington organized annual regattas on the lake, firing cannons from his small fort while residents of Keswick participated in mock island invasions.
The National Trust opens the property five days per year, with visitors reaching the island through guided canoe trips followed by 45-minute house tours.
The interior maintains its neoclassical design from 1844, when architect Anthony Salvin remodeled the house for wealthy industrialist Henry Marshall.
Location: Keswick
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/borrowdale-and-derwent-water/features/derwent-island-and-house
GPS coordinates: 54.59120,-3.14484
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:30
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