Lowther Castle, Castle ruins and restored gardens in Westmorland and Furness, England
The stone walls and towers of Lowther Castle rise among gardens, creating a blend of architectural remnants and landscaped spaces in Cumbria.
The Lowther family maintained ownership of this estate from medieval times until 1937, when financial difficulties forced its closure and removal of the roof.
Lady Augusta Lonsdale collected poems from visiting writers William Wordsworth and Robert Southey, who composed verses about the castle during their stays.
The castle grounds remain accessible daily from 10:00 to 16:00 in winter months and 10:00 to 17:00 during summer, with bicycle rentals available.
The remaining facade conceals an adventure playground called The Lost Castle, constructed within the preserved 19th-century architecture.
Location: Westmorland and Furness
Address: Lowther, Penrith CA10 2HH CA10 2HH CA10 2HH
Phone: 01931712192
Website: https://lowthercastle.org
GPS coordinates: 54.60386,-2.73843
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:56
Lowther Castle
247 m
Askham Hall
907 m
Clifton Hall
3.7 km
White Raise round cairn, Askham Fell
3.6 km
Church of St Michael, Lowther
1.1 km
Church of St Cuthbert
3.7 km
Church of St Peter
715 m
Church of St Barnabas
3.8 km
Helton Methodist Chapel
1.9 km
Punch Bowl Hotel Public House
852 m
Low Gardens Bridge
1.6 km
Ring cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop Stone
3.3 km
Lowther Mausoleum South West Of Church Of St Michael
1.1 km
The Queens Head Inn
1.1 km
Limekiln Approximately 60 Metres East Of Winder Hall Cottage
3.4 km
Round cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop Stone
3.2 km
Hackthorpe Hall
2.1 km
Lowther Castle Inn And Former Stables
1.9 km
Midtown Farmhouse
950 m
Town End Immediately North East Of Town End Farmhouse
3.1 km
Lodge North Of Lowther Castle
550 m
Inner Terrace Wall, Ramps And Steps North Of Lowther Castle
494 m
Town End Farmhouse And Barns Adjoining
3.1 km
Stable Block East Of Lowther Castle
397 m
1-12, Lowther Village
1.2 km
Milestone North Of Hackthorpe
1.5 km
Round cairn on Heughscar Hill
3.5 km
Milepost, opp. entrance to Thrimby Cottages
3.7 kmReviews
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