Acorn Bank

#997 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Garden, Park, Watermill

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Facts and practical information

Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill is a National Trust property situated just north of Temple Sowerby, near Penrith, Cumbria, England. ()

Elevation: 397 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 54°38'51"N, 2°35'40"W

Location

Temple Sowerby, CA10 1SPEnglandUnited Kingdom

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+44 17683 61893

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Day trips

Acorn Bank – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brougham Castle, Appleby Castle, St Laurence's Church, St Lawrence's Church.

4.9 miW
Forts and castles, Ruins, Historical place
Brougham Castle
126 min walk • Brougham Castle, nestled in the scenic Eden Valley, is a historical fortress with a storied past that dates back to the early 13th century. Situated near Penrith in Cumbria, United Kingdom, this once formidable castle now stands as a captivating ruin, offering a...
6.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Appleby Castle, Appleby in Westmorland
170 min walk • Appleby Castle is in the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland overlooking the River Eden. It consists of a 12th-century castle keep which is known as Caesar's Tower, and a mansion house. These, together with their associated buildings, are set in a courtyard surrounded by curtain walls.
3.7 miS
Church
St Laurence's Church
95 min walk • St Laurence's Church is in the village of Morland, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Appleby, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of St Mary, Thrimby, St Barnabas, Great Strickland, and St Cuthbert, Cliburn.
6.3 miSE
Church, Gothic architecture
St Lawrence's Church, Appleby in Westmorland
161 min walk • St Lawrence's Church is in Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Appleby, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of six local churches to form the benefice of Heart of Eden.
5.5 miW
Museum, History museum
Brougham Hall
142 min walk • Brougham Hall is located in the village of Brougham just outside Penrith, Cumbria, England.
5.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Pennines
147 min walk • The Pennines, also known as the Pennine Chain or Pennine Hills, are a more-or-less continuous range of hills and mountains running between three regions of Northern England: North West England on the west, and North East England and Yorkshire and the Humber on the east.
4.4 miE
Church
St Cuthbert's Church
112 min walk • St Cuthbert's Church is situated 3⁄4 mile north of the village of Dufton, Cumbria, England. It should not be confused with the nearby St Cuthbert's church, Milburn. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Appleby, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle.
4.4 miW
Memorial
Countess Pillar
113 min walk • The Countess Pillar is a 17th-century monument near Brougham, Cumbria, England, between Penrith and Appleby. It is two miles east of Penrith on the A66. The square top of the pillar is brightly painted and carries sundials on its sides.
3.3 miSE
Church
All Saints Church
84 min walk • All Saints Church is in the village of Bolton, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Appleby, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle.
5.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cross Fell
147 min walk • Cross Fell is the highest mountain in the Pennine Hills of Northern England and the highest point in England outside the Lake District. It is located in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It lies within the county of Cumbria and the historic county boundaries of Cumberland.
2.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Whinfell Forest
68 min walk • Whinfell Forest is a small area of woodland in the parish of Brougham, Cumbria, south east of Penrith in Cumbria and just off the A66 road leading to Appleby-in-Westmorland.