Lowther Castle and Gardens Tours and Activities

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Bit cloudy, but a very impressive castle.

Great place to capture landscapes across the Lowther Valley

Lovely place woodland walks gardens and the castle plenty of good photo opportunities.
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History

In the late 17th century John Lowther, 1st Viscount Lonsdale rebuilt the family home, then known as Lowther Hall, on a grand scale. The current building is a castellated mansion which was built by Robert Smirke for William Lowther, 1st Earl of Lonsdale between 1806 and 1814, and it was only at that time that Lowther was designated a "castle". The family fortune was undermined by the extravagance of the 5th Earl of Lonsdale, a famous socialite, and the castle was closed in 1937. During the Second World War, it was used by a tank regiment. Its contents were removed in the late 1940s and the roof was removed in 1957. The shell is still owned by the Lowther Estate Trust.

George Macartney, when visiting the summer retreat of the Chinese emperor in Chengde in 1793, could compare the magnificence of what he saw only with Lowther Hall: If any place in England can be said in any respect to have similar features to the western park, which I have seen this day, it is Lowther Hall in Westmoreland, which (when I knew it many years ago) from the extent of prospect, the grand surrounding objects, the noble situation, the diversity of surface, the extensive woods, and command of water, I thought might be rendered by a man of sense, spirit, and taste, the finest scene in the British dominions.[1]

In the 19th century, an East India Company ship, HCS Lowther Castle, was named after the estate.

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Activities

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Brougham Hall

You can browse the exhibits at Brougham Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Eamont Bridge. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

A surprising Topiary Dragon in the gardens of Dalemain, a handsome Country House in the Eden valley near Penrith. Also look out for the herd of fallow deer in the deer park and try the marmalade in the gift shop. Dalemain holds an annual marmalade fest every March.

Dalemain Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dalemain Country Park, a lovely green space in Dacre. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.

Penrith Castle

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Penrith Castle is just one of the places to see in Penrith, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Ullswater

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ullswater during your travels in Penrith. Stroll along the area's lakeside, or simply savor its lively bars.

Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre during your travels in Lowther? While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Lowther Park

Learn about the local history of Lowther when you take a trip to Lowther Park. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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