Mirehouse and St Bega's Church

Mirehouse is lived in by the same family that has owned it for generations, and it has a tea room, themed gardens and a good adventure playground. St Bega's, the small church by the lake, is a short stroll across the fields. Tennyson was a visitor, which is one more reason to come.

Good to know

• Check seasonal opening, the house is not open every day
• Good wet-weather option with the tea room

Best time

Spring to autumn

Open

Seasonal, check the website

Getting there

Short drive off the A591 at the foot of Dodd, own car park

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Facilities

• Picnic tables
• Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.