10 Sights & Landmarks in Eden District That You Shouldn't Miss

November 11, 2021 Roger Rusk

Discover the best top things to do in Eden District, United Kingdom including St Oswalds Church, Long Meg and her Daughters, Silver Yard Gallery, Aira Force, Lowther Castle and Gardens, St Lawrences Church, Penrith Methodist Church, Hutton in the Forest, Shap Abbey, Stuart Broadhurst Ceramics.
Restaurants in Eden District

1. St Oswalds Church

Main St, Ravenstonedale CA17 4NH England http://www.ravenstonedale.org/churches/oswalds.html
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

St Oswalds Church

2. Long Meg and her Daughters

Little Salkeld, Penrith England
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4.5 based on 249 reviews

Long Meg and her Daughters

Dating from the Bronze Age, this is England's third largest stone circle that consists of a huge ring (the Daughters) of more than 60 stones and Long Meg, a 12-foot-high block of red sandstone.

Reviewed By juliethetraveller123 - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Impressive, especially Long Meg with the stone carved cup and rings on the red sandstone whilst her daughters making up the stone circle are granite boulders. We set off from Little Salkeld intending to do the five-mile walk which includes Lacy's Caves however the footpath on the banks of the Eden was closed due to flood erosion so we walked directly to see the circle.

Orton Road, Penrith CA10 3TL England +44 15396 26042
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Silver Yard Gallery

4. Aira Force

7ml S of Penrith A592, Penrith CA11 0JY England +44 17684 82067 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aira-force-and-ullswater
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4.5 based on 2,229 reviews

Aira Force

For 300 years visitors have been drawn here, where rainwater runs from the fells into Aira Beck and thunders in one 65-foot leap over the falls. Yet, Aira Force is much more than an impressive waterfall. A network of trails weaves its way from Ullswater lakeshore to Gowbarrow summit, passing towering Himalayan firs, rare red squirrels, woodland glades, picnic spots and views out across Ullswater. You can start your day in Glenridding and arrive by boat, taking in the sights of Ullswater Valley along the way, then stroll back to Glenridding through Glencoyne Park and along the lakeshore. Ullswater valley is truly breathtaking, with its beautiful lake nestled amongst towering fells. The epic scenery and relative underdevelopment compared to other areas of the Lake District gives Ullswater a secluded and tranquil feel.

Reviewed By stevesQ9601RS - County Durham, United Kingdom

Been here before, called again on a lovely Sunday afternoon, very busy, not many spaces in the car park. Free entry and car parking as National Trust members, a lovely 2 or 3 mile walk, different options, the various waterfalls were magnificent as is the local scenery and with spring blooming and the sun shining, a great way to spend an hour or so. Will return again on our next visit to Ullswater.

5. Lowther Castle and Gardens

Lowther, Penrith CA10 2HH England +44 1931 712192 [email protected] http://www.lowthercastle.org
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4.5 based on 1,220 reviews

Lowther Castle and Gardens

Lowther Castle sits on a majestic elevated spot a few miles south of Penrith. Surrounded by acres of woodland and ancient gardens, the ruined castle is a stunning place to visit for families of all sizes and ages. An adventure playground in the woods is amazing for the younger visitor; the gardens are a feast for the imagination; the café offers food for all palates; and the shop sells a range of delightful Lowther and other goodies. Dogs on leads very welcome.

Reviewed By P5649OCemilyd

Lovely gardens, different sections, e.g rose garden (still being developed), Japanese garden etc., gorgeous views from the edge and lots of little interesting things scattered around There is a HUGE children’s play castle at the back which me and my 26 year old boyfriend enjoyed playing on so it’s for the big kids as well :P We ate at the cafe, very nice tasty food, a little bit pricey but typical for similar places. Would visit again

6. St Lawrences Church

Crosby Ravensworth CA10 3JJ England
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

St Lawrences Church

7. Penrith Methodist Church

10 Wordsworth Street, Penrith CA11 7QY England +44 1768 862787 http://www.penrithmethodist.co.uk/welcome.htm
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Penrith Methodist Church

8. Hutton in the Forest

Penrith CA11 9TH England +44 17684 84449 [email protected] http://www.hutton-in-the-forest.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 186 reviews

Hutton in the Forest

Reviewed By Stephen51 - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom

Even though we visited in October when the house was closed and the gardens past their best for the year, we had an amazing day at Hutton in the Forest. The location is gorgeous and the gardens, House and Dovecote beautiful. The house looked amazing from the outside so we are very much looking forward to visiting again when it is open so that we can see the inside too. So peaceful and beautifully landscaped it really is a must if you are in the area.

9. Shap Abbey

Shap Abbey Off Keld Lane, Shap, Penrith England +44 370 333 1181 http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/shap-abbey/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=shap%20abbey
Excellent
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4.5 based on 151 reviews

Shap Abbey

Reviewed By sueandfrank_11 - Liverpool, United Kingdom

Magical place in a beautiful setting ,nice to just sit quietly and take in the scenery.There are information boards so you can get a good idea of the way it would have looked when the abotts lived there.

10. Stuart Broadhurst Ceramics

Lower Green, Askham CA10 2PF England +44 1931 712656 [email protected] http://www.stuartbroadhurstceramics.co.uk
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Stuart Broadhurst Ceramics

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