Castles · North West England
The Castle Dairy
In or near Oxenholme.
The Castle Dairy is a medieval building located in Kendal, Cumbria. The name implies a connection to Kendal Castle and it is possibly the town's oldest continuously inhabited structure. A Grade I list
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Castle Dairy is a medieval building located in Kendal, Cumbria. The name implies a connection to Kendal Castle and it is possibly the town's oldest continuously inhabited structure. A Grade I listed building, it is now a restaurant. The building is located on the north side of Wildman Street, near to Stramongate Bridge, to which it may also have some connection.
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Official information
The Wildman Gallery is an exhibition space located on Wildman Street, showcasing artworks from students, the community, and professional collaborators. It is part of the Arts & Media Campus and features adjustable LED lighting and a track-based hanging system for displaying art.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Castle Dairy is a medieval building located in Kendal, Cumbria. The name implies a connection to Kendal Castle and it is possibly the town's oldest continuously inhabited structure. A Grade I listed building, it is now a restaurant. The building is located on the north side of Wildman Street, near to Stramongate Bridge, to which it may also have some connection.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
While the building's original use is uncertain, it may have been a farmhouse or private residence. The name 'dairy' may be a corruption of the word dowry and it has been speculated that the property was the home of a widow at some point. Around 1560, the building was extensively remodelled for Anthony Garnett and numerous dated features remain.
Architecture
The two-storey building's exterior is constructed of coursed rubble with quoins. The interior has a central hall with cross wings at either end. It retains numerous historic features, including carvings, fireplaces and original windows, and the interior has been described as exceptionally well preserved.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.3309, -2.7406
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kendal
- Postcode
- LA9 6EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal — 0.2 km
- Official site
- kendal.ac.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: The Castle Dairy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Castle Dairy?
- The Castle Dairy is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA9 6EN), in the parish of Kendal.
- What is The Castle Dairy?
- The Castle Dairy is a medieval building located in Kendal, Cumbria. The name implies a connection to Kendal Castle and it is possibly the town's oldest continuously inhabited structure. A Grade I list
- How do I get to The Castle Dairy?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA9 6EN.
- Is The Castle Dairy a protected site?
- Yes — The Castle Dairy is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does The Castle Dairy charge admission?
- The Castle Dairy typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The Castle Dairy?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA9 6EN.