Allan Bank house cloaked in snow in Grasmere — The occasional cloaking of snow can transform the grounds at Allan Bank into a winter wonderland | © National Trust Images

Houses and buildings in the Lake District

The Lake District is home to some iconic landscapes, but did you know it's home to some internationally significant buildings too? From Beatrix Potter's peaceful cottage retreat to Wordsworth's home overlooking Grasmere, you can plan your next house visit here.

Our houses have now closed for the winter but will reopen during February and March 2025, so if you're planning to visit the Lakes then, we'd love to welcome you.

Visitor in the Treasure room at Hill Top, Near Sawrey, Lake District, Cumbria

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Hill Top

See Beatrix Potter’s house as she wanted you to see it. It’s filled with her belongings and you can match up illustrations from her books with scenes there today.

Two women smile as they take a selfie while dressed in period clothing in Wordsworth House

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Wordsworth House & Garden

Explore Wordsworth House and Garden, the Georgian townhouse which was the birthplace and childhood home of romantic poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy.

Father holding a toddler, with a small boy standing next to him. They are looking upwards at the elaborate wooden carvings in the house at Sizergh.

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Sizergh

Find out what to see in the House at Sizergh, including the Strickland family’s large collection of items spanning 26 generations and the renowned Elizabethan Inlaid Chamber.

Woman looking at carved wooden furniture whilst holding a candle

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Townend

Townend is full of fascinating stories. Step back in time to the 17th century and learn more about the Browne family and their lives.

Two people walking on a footpath with a dog

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Allan Bank

With rugged 19th century woodland grounds, formal lawns, an art gallery and surrounding countryside and lakes to explore, there’s plenty to see and do at Allan Bank and Grasmere.