Natural landmarks · North West England
Mirehouse
In or near Bassenthwaite.
Mirehouse — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Mirehouse is a other located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Mirehouse is a historic family-run house located near Keswick, surrounded by beautiful gardens, lakeshore, and woodland playgrounds. Visitors can explore the enchanting house, enjoy the tranquility of the gardens, and participate in various activities suitable for all ages.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bassenthwaite Lake SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BASSENTHWAITE LAKE
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mirehouse is a historic house located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode CA12. It is notable for its scenic gardens and proximity to Bassenthwaite Lake. The property features a rich literary heritage, associated with various notable figures.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6447, -3.1916
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Bassenthwaite
- Postcode
- CA12 4QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- +44 17687 72287
- Official site
- mirehouse.com
Sources
- osm: way/126668321 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mirehouse?
- Mirehouse is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4QE), in the parish of Bassenthwaite.
- What is Mirehouse?
- Mirehouse — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mirehouse?
- Drivers can use postcode CA12 4QE.
- Is Mirehouse a protected site?
- Yes — Mirehouse is part of the Bassenthwaite Lake SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Mirehouse free to visit?
- Yes, Mirehouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mirehouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4QE. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.