Mirehouse offers a wide range of facilities and educational opportunities. The house has been occupied as a family home since it was built in 1666. It is set in a varied landscape of fellside, forest, gardens and lakeshore. There are four sheltered woodland adventure playgrounds.
Education
We have worked with teachers since 1981 and our experienced guides enjoy welcoming children and encourage participation. Many schools bring groups regularly.
Where teachers have the time, free preparatory visits are welcome. We are always pleased to discuss your visit on the telephone and to adapt the timing and/or content of the house tour to ensure you have the best value from your visit.
There are opportunities to tie in a visit to the house and grounds with the following areas of the National Curriculum.
School visits are welcome at any time between April and October by appointment.
Where teachers have the time, free preparatory visits are welcome. We are always pleased to discuss your visit on the telephone and to adapt the timing and/or content of the house tour to ensure you have the best value from your visit.
There are opportunities to tie in a visit to the house and grounds with the following areas of the National Curriculum.
| History | Key Stage 1 | Way of life of people beyond living memory Homes and Houses |
| Key Stage 2 | Victorian Britain Houses and places of worship. Domestic life. Families and children. |
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| Geography | Key Stage 1 | Quality of the environment Following a route. Soil, water and rocks. Activities which have changed the environment. Identifying the features of a place and how they may affect the lives of people living there. |
| Also: Religion, Physical Education, Art, Science and English. | ||
School visits are welcome at any time between April and October by appointment.
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
