Lowther Castle & Gardens
The garden trail Lowther’s Top Ten Beetle Charts is up until 2nd March.
Happy beetling..
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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A sneak peek at what the gardening team has been up to in preparation for Easter. The wonderful Lowther Egg will take its place in the courtyard very soon. Watch this space🐣
A sneak peek at what the gardening team has been up to in preparation for Easter. The wonderful Lowther Egg will take its place in the courtyard very soon. Watch this space🐣
Off peak seasons can prove to be one of the best times to visit the gardens at Lowther. You get a chance to stroll a little more slowly and look a little more closely. Taking in the little details you may have missed last time 🪻☀️
Off peak seasons can prove to be one of the best times to visit the gardens at Lowther. You get a chance to stroll a little more slowly and look a little more closely. Taking in the little details you may have missed last time 🪻☀️
Wanted - tenants.
Offered - luxury new build log pile habitats.
Location - near the car park.
Best suited to - small families (or very small families)
Rent - in kind.
Apply to the head gardener.
Vertebrates not eligible
Wanted - tenants.
Offered - luxury new build log pile habitats.
Location - near the car park.
Best suited to - small families (or very small families)
Rent - in kind.
Apply to the head gardener.
Vertebrates not eligible
World book day is here! 📖 🌍
We have plenty of books for all readers big and small, so if you’re looking for a new read be sure to look in the gift shop 🙌
World book day is here! 📖 🌍
We have plenty of books for all readers big and small, so if you’re looking for a new read be sure to look in the gift shop 🙌
The gardeners have been busy this week making sure the Rose Garden is in tip top condition, ready for the warmer months. Gardeners have been mulching, weaving and tying in roses, in preparation for their blooming🌹
The gardeners have been busy this week making sure the Rose Garden is in tip top condition, ready for the warmer months. Gardeners have been mulching, weaving and tying in roses, in preparation for their blooming🌹
2025 is Lowther’s Year of Wildlife and as our first offering to visitors of all ages, we are running the Lowther Top Ten Beetle Charts - a trail of panels throughout the gardens. You can learn about the Stag Beetle and why it gets its name; about the Death Watch Beetle and what death watch actually means; about the poor old Dung Beetle. The trail is included with entry to the castle and gardens and runs until 2nd March. If you have a favourite beetle, please share an image here. Thank you. 🐛 🐜 🐞
PS. Lots of small things to go with the trail on sale in the shop.
2025 is Lowther’s Year of Wildlife and as our first offering to visitors of all ages, we are running the Lowther Top Ten Beetle Charts - a trail of panels throughout the gardens. You can learn about the Stag Beetle and why it gets its name; about the Death Watch Beetle and what death watch actually means; about the poor old Dung Beetle. The trail is included with entry to the castle and gardens and runs until 2nd March. If you have a favourite beetle, please share an image here. Thank you. 🐛 🐜 🐞
PS. Lots of small things to go with the trail on sale in the shop.
We’ve got some new faces lining the shelves here in the shop. Alongside our traditional honeys that are so well loved we’re now stocking some new spring and summer style honey blends 🍯 🌺
We’ve got some new faces lining the shelves here in the shop. Alongside our traditional honeys that are so well loved we’re now stocking some new spring and summer style honey blends 🍯 🌺
A quick check up on the apple trees. Getting them ready for another boutique harvest this year 🍎🍏
A quick check up on the apple trees. Getting them ready for another boutique harvest this year 🍎🍏