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Allan Bank

Historic House

Allan Bank

Details

Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only partially restored and decorated, this isn’t a typical National Trust experience. Grasmere’s valley unfolds from the picture windows and woodland grounds. Secret hideaways like the Victorian viewing tunnel create an air of mystery. You could have something to eat in the homely kitchen, watch red squirrels as you read by the fire or picnic on the lawn, write on the walls, dig the garden, paint and draw. William Wordsworth was inspired here – and there’s even more to discover today. Note: no parking on site. Follow directions from Miller Howe Café in centre of village, 450 yards

Eating and shopping:

Light lunches, snacks and tasty cakes are available from the kitchen. Picnics welcome in the gardens. Church Stile shop in Grasmere selling unusual gifts, local books and maps.

Making the most of your day:

Indoors - Drawing and painting, board games and children’s activities. Mountaineering books in the Mountain Heritage Library. Outdoors – Deckchairs on the lawn, woodland trail and walks. Off-road cycle trail along Grasmere lakeshore. Safe cycle storage at Church Stile shop.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/allan-bank-and-grasmere

Opening details

Last admission 30 mins before closing.

Prices

Adult: £6.10 with Gift Aid: £6.80
Child: £3.05 with Gift Aid £3.40
Family: £15.25 with Gift Aid £17.00
Free admission for members.

Facilities

Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
National Trust Property
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets

Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed

Also at this Venue

Electric bike charge point

Contact

National Trust

015394 35143

Send an email to National Trust, contact for Allan Bank

allanbank@nationaltrust.org.uk

website

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Address

Grasmere,
Cumbria,
LA22 9QZ

Directions

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Map reference: NY 343076 Lat: 54.45952 Long: -3.01497

Allan Bank is in the centre of Grasmere. Grasmere: 4 miles north of Ambleside. Foot: 437 yards from the Red Lion Hotel/Miller Howe Cafe in centre of village (slight gradient before house). Bus services from Keswick and Windermere to Bowness. Road: A591 to Ambleside, continuing to Grasmere. Parking: three pay and display car parks in Grasmere village (not National Trust).

Pedestrian and limited disabled parking only onsite, please park in Grasmere village and walk to the house.

Nearby

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 gravel
The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has a ramp

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