Historic houses · North West England
Tarn House
In or near Featherstone.
Tarn House — house in Midgeholme, Cumbria, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 5.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tarn House is a historic house in the Scottish Lowlands. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.8 km away. Postcode area CA8.
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See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Geltsdale & Glendue Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tarn House is a Grade II* listed building located in Midgeholme, within the Scottish Lowlands. It is situated amidst significant natural designations, including the Geltsdale & Glendue Fells SSSI, River Eden and Tributaries SSSI, and the North Pennines AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9195, -2.6160
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Midgeholme
- Postcode
- CA8 2PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17541473 (CC0)
- commons: Tindale Tarn House.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tarn House?
- Tarn House is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2PW), in the parish of Midgeholme.
- What is Tarn House?
- Tarn House — house in Midgeholme, Cumbria, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tarn House?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2PW.
- Is Tarn House a listed building?
- Tarn House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Tarn House a protected site?
- Yes — Tarn House is part of the Geltsdale & Glendue Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Tarn House?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2PW.