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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#lowthercastle #spooky #christmaslights #christmas

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Christmas at Lowther has been officially switched on. More photos to come.
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Christmas at Lowther has been officially switched on. More photos to come.
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Carols in the Café

Carols in the Café
When the vision begins to join up and shine….
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When the vision begins to join up and shine….
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The work on the western range, stabilising and repairing the masonry, is pressing on.
TV cameras have been visiting to capture this - the story of the castle rising from its own ashes. This will be broadcast, as part of a county wide documentary series, early next year. Watch this space.
#lowthercastle #lowtherestate #thestoryoflowther #ruinsofinstagram #castleruins #castlesofinstagram

The work on the western range, stabilising and repairing the masonry, is pressing on.
TV cameras have been visiting to capture this - the story of the castle rising from its own ashes. This will be broadcast, as part of a county wide documentary series, early next year. Watch this space.
#lowthercastle #lowtherestate #thestoryoflowther #ruinsofinstagram #castleruins #castlesofinstagram
The colourful bounty, the bountiful colour of autumn.
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The colourful bounty, the bountiful colour of autumn.
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Going gently....
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Going gently....
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This year`s autumn photo of the castle from the park - enhanced with the presence of the `Pedestrian Module A63 Self-Erect Tower Crane` - denoting ongoing work to stabilise the ruin.
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This year`s autumn photo of the castle from the park - enhanced with the presence of the `Pedestrian Module A63 Self-Erect Tower Crane` - denoting ongoing work to stabilise the ruin.
#lowthercastle #ongoingworks #bigjob #crane #yellowcrane #autumn #castlesofinstagram