Mirehouse is a family run historic house attraction open to visitors to enjoy its strong literary connections, live piano music and children's activities.
Its gardens stretch from Dodd Wood to Bassenthwaite Lake and include four woodland playgrounds, a heather maze, a rhododendron tunnel and poetry walk for children and grown ups alike to enjoy on a full day out in all weathers.
Its gardens stretch from Dodd Wood to Bassenthwaite Lake and include four woodland playgrounds, a heather maze, a rhododendron tunnel and poetry walk for children and grown ups alike to enjoy on a full day out in all weathers.
Welcome to Mirehouse
Set in the heart of the North Lake District, three miles from Keswick, the beautiful, natural gardens at Mirehouse offer stunning views of the dramatic Lakeland landscape they are set in. Enjoy the attraction of the tranquility of the walled Bee Garden or stroll in quiet contemplation along the Poetry Walk.
A house with many unique collections , on a wet day out (or otherwise), 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.
A house with many unique collections , on a wet day out (or otherwise), 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 April 2011 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 April 2011 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 April 2011 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 April 2011 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 2011
Payable at The Old Sawmill Tearoom beside the car-park.
Grounds only: Adult £3.50; child £1.50
House and Grounds: Adult £7.00; 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 £3.50; child £1.50
House and Grounds: Adult £7.00; Child £3; Family (2 adults and upto 4 children) £18.
Under 4s FREE
