Name: Allan Bank and Grasmere
Rating: 5.0

Allan Bank and Grasmere

National Trust - Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Ambleside, UK

1-99 Years

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Allan Bank and Grasmere the most significant Georgian villa in the Lake District, once home to William Wordsworth and National Trust co-founder Canon Rawnsley. It’s a place where radical ideas were born, that have shaped the Lake District we know today.

Wordsworth wrote his Guide to the Lakes here, the first guidebook to fully define the culture, people, traditions and natural beauty of the landscape. A new permanent display explores Wordsworth’s influence. Today Allan Bank hosts displays, exhibitions and creative activities. It’s a place to relax while enjoying views across the vale of Grasmere. Explore the rugged woodland path with secret hideaways, unique historic features and a rare chance to encounter red squirrels.

Price starts from £9.40 for Adults(18 years and over), £4.70 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £23.93 for Family(2 Adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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House: Allan Bank, once home to William Wordsworth and Hardwick Rawnsley, is an historic villa that combines a small, informal art gallery with a giant indoor mural space - a place for to explore nature, with plenty of space to sit and enjoy the views.
Garden: Romantic 19th century wooded pleasure grounds with inspiring lake and mountain views. Woodland walk with secret hideaways, unique historic features and views of the fells surrounding Grasmere.
Billiard Room: Chapel-like building built in the 1830s for Thomas Dawson. Ornamental focus of the garden. It has been restored, including the conservation and re-installation of the original stained-glass windows.
Indoor picnic space: For those rainy days we have tables and chairs indoors where you are welcome to eat a snack or picnic.
Things to do at Allan Bank and Grasmere: A former home of Wordsworth this villa offers amazing views of the surrounding landscape from the 19th century pleasure garden and large windows of the house. Explore the art exhibitions and permanent display about how Wordsworth shaped the Lake district we know today. The house has quirky touches reflecting the history of its former residents and its role in the conservation movement.
A family day out at Allan Bank: From spotting wildlife on a woodland walk to getting creative with art activities or playing in the garden, there’s plenty to enjoy here at Allan Bank. Find out what's on offer and all the details you need to plan your visit.

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Parking: No parking onsite, please use public pay and display car parks in Grasmere village. Blue Badge parking space only.
Dogs allowed: Dogs on leads welcome in grounds and house.

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Adult (18+): £9.40 with Gift Aid & £8.50 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17), under 5s free: £4.70 with Gift Aid & £4.25 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £23.93 with Gift Aid & £21.75 without Gift Aid.
One adult, two children: £12.75 (no Gift Aid option).

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/allan-bank-and-grasmere#place-prices

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Allan Bank: 10:00 - 15:30
Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Also open on Saturdays during local school holidays.

Address: National Trust - Allan Bank and Grasmere, Grasmere, Ambleside, UK

Post Code: LA22 9QB

Council: Westmorland and Furn

County: Cumbria

By road: From the south: Junction 36 M6, then take the A591 to Grasmere village. From the north: Junction 40 M6, then take the A66 onto A591 to Grasmere village. Allan Bank is a short walk up the hill from the Inn at Grasmere / Emma's Dell in centre of village.
On foot: Allan Bank is a short 10 minute walk up the hill from the Inn at Grasmere / Emma's Dell in centre of village.
By train: Windermere train station 9 miles (14.5km), then catch the 599 Stagecoach bus to Grasmere village. Allan Bank is a short 10 minute walk up the hill from the Inn at Grasmere / Emma's Dell in centre of village. West Coast Main Line services run through Oxenholme Lake District station. From here, connect to the Northern Lakes line to Windermere.
By bus: Stagecoach 555 bus service between Keswick and Kendal and 599 bus service between Bowness and Grasmere both stop in Grasmere village. Allan Bank is a short 10 minute walk up the hill from the Inn at Grasmere / Emma's Dell in centre of village.
Cycling: National Cycle Network route 6 runs through the Lake District but there are two missing links in the route north of Windermere (between Windermere and Ambleside, and between Grasmere and Thirlmere), as some sections of Route 6 are still being developed.
Parking: No parking onsite, please use public pay and display car parks in Grasmere village. Blue Badge parking space only.