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Lowther Castle Gardens at Lowther Castle & Gardens TrustLowther Castle Gardens at Lowther Castle & Gardens Trust

For the first visitors, there'll be limited facilities but the opportunity to discover a garden that few have seen, and to see the conservation craftsmen and women at work on the castle and in the gardens.

The gardens layout dates from the 17th Century but the present gardens are Edwardian and all lie buried under spruce and sycamore planted in the 1960's. There are over 20 different gardens at Lowther including a Japanese Garden, a Scented Garden, and an Iris Garden. Some gardens will be restored but visitors will also be able to see the remains of the Edwardian structures, lying derelict, covered in moss and lichen. Over 121 acres of abandoned gardens will be gradually revealed and renovated.

Well behaved dogs on leads welcome




View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled toilets On-site catering On-site light refreshments Public toilets Dogs acceptedChildren welcome

Prices


Castle ruins and gardens £8 per adult, children and dogs free.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Open everyday 10:00-17:00 Spring/Summer. 10:00-15:30 Autumn/Winter.
   
Lowther Castle & Gardens
Lowther Castle & Gardens
 
 

Contact

Lowther Castle & Gardens
Tel: 01931 712192
View the Lowther Castle Gardens websitewww.lowthercastle.org
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Venue

Lowther Castle & Gardens Trust

Lowther Castle, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HG

View the Lowther Castle & Gardens Trust websitewww.lowthercastle.org

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Map reference: NY 526241  Lat: 54.60983  Long: -2.73537


From Penrith follow A6 signposted Shap, then follow signs to Lowther Castle and Gardens.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : Penrith station

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Sat 10, Sun 11 Aug 2013 The Lowther Show

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Has a ramp

Entrance

  • Steps to the main entrance
  • 2
    Number of steps to entrance
  • Handrail by steps
  • Ramp to entrance
  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Baby changing facilities

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Vegetarian
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair

General

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children