Mirehouse is a family run historic house open to visitors to enjoy its strong literary connections, live piano music and children's activities.
Its grounds which stretch from Dodd Wood to Bassenthwaite Lake include four woodland playgrounds and a heather maze for children and grown ups alike to enjoy in all weathers.
Its grounds which stretch from Dodd Wood to Bassenthwaite Lake include four woodland playgrounds and a heather maze for children and grown ups alike to enjoy in all weathers.
Welcome to Mirehouse
Set in the heart of the North Lake District, three miles from Keswick, the beautiful gardens at Mirehouse include the Poetry Walk, rhododendron tunnel and walled Bee Garden.
In this year of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Lord Tennyson, explore the many strong literary connections Mirehouse has had over the years to Tennyson, Edward Fitzgerald, Thomas Carlyle and William Wordsworth.
The Old Sawmill Tearoom specialises in excellent Cumbrian cooking including cumberland sausage, homemade cakes and puddings and Farrers coffees.
In this year of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Lord Tennyson, explore the many strong literary connections Mirehouse has had over the years to Tennyson, Edward Fitzgerald, Thomas Carlyle and William Wordsworth.
The Old Sawmill Tearoom specialises in excellent Cumbrian cooking including cumberland sausage, homemade cakes and puddings and Farrers coffees.
OPENING TIMES
THE HOUSE opens from Sunday 28th March 2010 until end October on WEDNESDAY and SUNDAY afternoons (also Fridays in August) from 2 pm to 5 pm (last entries 4.30 pm)
THE GARDENS, playgrounds, lakeside walk and tearoom open daily from Saturday 27th March 2010 until the end of October (10 am to 5 pm).
Mirehouse Keswick, English Lake District, Cumbria CA12 4QE, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)17687 72287 Tearoom: +44 (0)17687 74317
E-mail: info@mirehouse.com
THE HOUSE opens from Sunday 28th March 2010 until end October on WEDNESDAY and SUNDAY afternoons (also Fridays in August) from 2 pm to 5 pm (last entries 4.30 pm)
THE GARDENS, playgrounds, lakeside walk and tearoom open daily from Saturday 27th March 2010 until the end of October (10 am to 5 pm).
Mirehouse Keswick, English Lake District, Cumbria CA12 4QE, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)17687 72287 Tearoom: +44 (0)17687 74317
E-mail: info@mirehouse.com
ADMISSION CHARGES 2010
Payable at The Old Sawmill Tearoom beside the car-park.
Grounds only: Adult £3; child £1.50
House and Grounds: Adult £6.50; Child £3; Family (2 adults and upto 4 children) £18.
Under 4s FREE
Payable at The Old Sawmill Tearoom beside the car-park.
Grounds only: Adult £3; child £1.50
House and Grounds: Adult £6.50; Child £3; Family (2 adults and upto 4 children) £18.
Under 4s FREE
