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

The ruined castle and gardens at Lowther stand on a limestone escarpment at the Northern edge of the Lake District National Park, three miles from the M6, junction 40. The 130 acre, Grade II* listed site contains the remnants of at least three significant buildings and an abandoned garden - one of England's greatest gardens, once famous, but unseen for 70 years.

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 huge two-storey stable courtyard will take a year to convert into a visitor centre, the castle and a gallery will take three years and the gardens 20 to 25 years. It's one of the largest such projects in Britain.

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 Children welcomeDogs accepted

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.
   
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Contact

Lowther Castle & Gardens
Tel: 01931 712192
View the Lowther Castle 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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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