Lowther Castle & Gardens
Lowther Castle & Gardens
A stunning Lake District visitor attraction
Of the many treasures waiting to be discovered in the English Lake District, Lowther Castle is a particular gem. Built at the turn of the 19th century on the site of two previous houses, the castle was a grand affair boasting a room for every day of the year. Its gardens were the envy of the north.
But in 1957 the castle was demolished. Just the façade and outer walls remained standing and for over half a century, the place was empty – home only to chickens, pigs and the odd bat. The gardens were lost to wilderness.
Today Lowther Castle is one of the most intriguing visitor attractions in the country. Dramatic ruins, gardens within gardens, an adventure playground to rival the best in the land. We look forward to welcoming you.
A grand day out..
As you set out to visit Lowther Castle, we would like to make a few suggestions. Bring your children, your grandchildren, your friends, your dogs (on leads). Dress for all weathers, wear big smiles and expect to stay a while.
Lowther Castle is full of stories. Many of these are told in the exhibition, the Story of Lowther. And if you go exploring, through the ruins, through the gardens and woodland, you will find plenty more food for the imagination. The same family has lived here for 850 years and you can see and hear their echoes.
Meanwhile, if the younger members of your team wish to make their own stories, then seek out the lost castle, one of the UK’s largest adventure playgrounds. And when all of you are ready for a rest, you can retreat to the café or the takeaway and have some delicious freshly-made food.
The castle ruins and gardens are open every day from 10am to 4pm in winter and 10am to 5pm in summer. For castle and garden entry fees, click here. Last entry to the gardens 1 hour before closing.
PS. Cycle-hire is also on the menu so once you have explored the castle and gardens to your satisfaction, you can climb aboard a bicycle and journey around the wider park.
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OR – A celebration in gold – launched today on the South Lawns at Lowther. Steve Messam’s giant flag installation, here until 6th May.
A triumph of team endeavour and a great way to greet the season. (Included in admission to castle & gardens)
#lowthercastle #OR #gold #installation #charity #fundraising #volunteers #creative @rougeit
OR – A celebration in gold – launched today on the South Lawns at Lowther. Steve Messam’s giant flag installation, here until 6th May.
A triumph of team endeavour and a great way to greet the season. (Included in admission to castle & gardens)
#lowthercastle #OR #gold #installation #charity #fundraising #volunteers #creative @rougeit
It may look like a bunch of bare aluminium poles but wait till you see them dressed up tomorrow morning....
#lowthercastle #OR #celebrationingold #charityfundraising #joy #installationart @rougeit
It may look like a bunch of bare aluminium poles but wait till you see them dressed up tomorrow morning....
#lowthercastle #OR #celebrationingold #charityfundraising #joy #installationart @rougeit
Some snapshots from the frontline in Lowther`s nature recovery scheme. The first image is of a water buffalo. Water Buffalo are being used as a conservation grazing animal on the Lowther wetlands, writes conservation officer Joe Clements. So far they have done a great job of creating short grazed patches within our wet grasslands. There is a pair of Lapwings prospecting for a nesting site in this area. Lapwings need a mosaic of short and long grass, with some bare ground and soft waterlogged ground. Our work to block fields drains & the grazing efforts of the Water Buffalo are creating the sort of habitat the Lapwing can thrive in.
The following images are of ponds recently created with the support of Cumbria Wildlife Trust. The aim is to provide wetland habitat and slow the flow of rainwater on its journey to the river. The ponds are just a small part of Lowther`s work to renaturalise the watercourses and wetland habitats across the estate.
#lowthercastle #lowtherestate #naturerecovery @cumbriawildlifetrust
Some snapshots from the frontline in Lowther`s nature recovery scheme. The first image is of a water buffalo. Water Buffalo are being used as a conservation grazing animal on the Lowther wetlands, writes conservation officer Joe Clements. So far they have done a great job of creating short grazed patches within our wet grasslands. There is a pair of Lapwings prospecting for a nesting site in this area. Lapwings need a mosaic of short and long grass, with some bare ground and soft waterlogged ground. Our work to block fields drains & the grazing efforts of the Water Buffalo are creating the sort of habitat the Lapwing can thrive in.
The following images are of ponds recently created with the support of Cumbria Wildlife Trust. The aim is to provide wetland habitat and slow the flow of rainwater on its journey to the river. The ponds are just a small part of Lowther`s work to renaturalise the watercourses and wetland habitats across the estate.
#lowthercastle #lowtherestate #naturerecovery @cumbriawildlifetrust
The Story of Lowther exhibition 2.0 will be officially unveiled on 18th April. Here is a time-lapse image of the Houses of Lowther room being put together. As you will eventually see, the `cupboard` becomes a facsimile of the interior of Lowther Castle as it appeared in photographs taken during the 1890s.
#lowthercastle #thestoryoflowther #exhibitiondesign
The Story of Lowther exhibition 2.0 will be officially unveiled on 18th April. Here is a time-lapse image of the Houses of Lowther room being put together. As you will eventually see, the `cupboard` becomes a facsimile of the interior of Lowther Castle as it appeared in photographs taken during the 1890s.
#lowthercastle #thestoryoflowther #exhibitiondesign
While the new Story of Lowther exhibition does not open officially until 18th April, it is currently in preview mode and can be seen by all visitors. There are still a few tweaks to make but in essence, the show is live.
#lowthercastle #thestoryoflowther #exhibition #permanantexhibition #localtalent #threecheersforcumbria
While the new Story of Lowther exhibition does not open officially until 18th April, it is currently in preview mode and can be seen by all visitors. There are still a few tweaks to make but in essence, the show is live.
#lowthercastle #thestoryoflowther #exhibition #permanantexhibition #localtalent #threecheersforcumbria
Our annual Easter garden trail - Tales of the Golden Egg - is up and running. Lots of fun for all.
Happy Easter, dragonistas. We look forward to seeing you at Lowther this weekend.
#lowthercastle #lowthercastleandgardens #thelostcastle #adventureplayground #schoolholidays #familyadventures
Our annual Easter garden trail - Tales of the Golden Egg - is up and running. Lots of fun for all.
Happy Easter, dragonistas. We look forward to seeing you at Lowther this weekend.
#lowthercastle #lowthercastleandgardens #thelostcastle #adventureplayground #schoolholidays #familyadventures
Another snapshot from the forthcoming exhibition. This from the room titled The Houses of Lowther.
#lowthercastle #thestoryoflowther #thestoryoflowtherexhibition #design #exhibitiondesign #comingsoon
Another snapshot from the forthcoming exhibition. This from the room titled The Houses of Lowther.
#lowthercastle #thestoryoflowther #thestoryoflowtherexhibition #design #exhibitiondesign #comingsoon