Askham Hall

ASKHAM HALL GARDENS

Askham Hall, Askham, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA10 2PF
www.askhamhall.co.uk
01931 712350
[email protected]

Take a stroll through our beautiful gardens with views of the river Lowther, visit our animals and enjoy something delicious in our Kitchen Garden Cafe.

10 mins drive from Penrith, junction 40 of the M6. Penrith train station 10 mins drive in a taxi or by bus.

2 for 1 adult entry, excludes special events (Under 12 go free).

Partial disabled access.

Latest

Annual General Meeting 2020 Report

Our thanks to the members who attended our remote AGM on Friday 11th September. It was a smaller AGM that we are used to, due to COVID-19 restrictions, but we very much hope to return to a larger face-to-face AGM event in 2021.
Nature therapy for Frontline Workers: Lake District Sanctuary Project Appeal Launched

We have launched our Sanctuary appeal to fund a new project that will use the great outdoors to help frontline workers whose mental health has suffered during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Greatest Show on Earth… for free!

Autumn has crept up on us and nights are drawing in. Yet getting outside is even more crucial for our mental well-being in these anxious times. A rise in interest in night time photography using digital cameras and affordable telescopes is a great excuse to venture out.
Gift membership page

The perfect gift for someone who loves the Lake District. Joining Friends of the Lake District entitles members to some great benefits, as well as supporting our campaigning conservation work.

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HF Holidays

HF Holidays are one of our corporate supporters and have kindly offered a £50 discount voucher for all members. This can be used on your first booking on one of their UK Breaks.