Lowther Castle & Gardens
Lowther Castle
A romantic castle ruin on the eastern edge of the Lake District, its interior transformed into a contemporary garden, and a popular new attraction in recent years.
Lowther Castle is a Gothic Revival castle built in the early 19th century for the Earl of Lonsdale. In the 1950s its interior was removed for financial reasons, leaving only the shell of its facades. Restored and opened to the public since 2011, the ruined interior has been designed as a contemporary garden. The surrounding 130-acre parkland includes a rose garden, woodland trails and a large children's adventure playground called The Lost Castle. Admission is about £15–18, and there is a café and restaurant. It is about a 10-minute drive from Penrith and can be combined with a day trip to Ullswater.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (earlier in winter)
Nearby sights
- Ullswater
- Aira Force
- Ambleside
- Helvellyn
- Rydal Mount
- The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
- Wray Castle
- Windermere