Castles · North West England
Stables of Lowther Castle
In or near Great Strickland.
Stables of Lowther Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 6.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Stables of Lowther Castle is a castle 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
Lowther Castle is a historic site in the Lake District, featuring dramatic ruins and beautifully restored gardens. Visitors can explore the castle's remnants, enjoy various themed gardens, and experience one of the UK's largest adventure playgrounds designed for children.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Stables of Lowther Castle are located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode CA10. This historic structure is part of the Lowther Castle estate, notable for its architectural significance and listed status. The stables serve as a reminder of the estate's grandeur and its historical context within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6075, -2.7406
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lowther
- Postcode
- CA10 2HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 1931 712192
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 6.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm in winter; 10am–5pm in summer
- Official site
- www.lowthercastle.org
Sources
- osm: way/331994895 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stables of Lowther Castle?
- Stables of Lowther Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 2HH), in the parish of Lowther.
- What is Stables of Lowther Castle?
- Stables of Lowther Castle — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stables of Lowther Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 2HH.
- Is Stables of Lowther Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Stables of Lowther Castle is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Stables of Lowther Castle charge admission?
- Stables of Lowther Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Stables of Lowther Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 2HH.