Discover two gems linked to the Arts & Crafts Movement

Discover two remarkable Arts & Crafts houses in the Lake District in one afternoon. Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house designed by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott and Broad Leys a privately-owned Arts & Crafts house designed by architect Charles FA Voysey.

Our knowledgeable guide will lead you on a discovery trail that reveals the remarkable history of the two houses. Starting at Broad Leys and finishing at Blackwell where you can enjoy a delicious cream tea served in our Tea room or terrace with panoramic views over Windermere.

Schedule

  • 1.30pm – Tour begins at Broad Leys. At the end of the tour, visitors make their own way to Blackwell which is located 1 mile away.

  • You’ll be welcomed on arrival at Blackwell reception area by our front of house staff.

  • 2.30pm – Tour begins at Blackwell.

  • At the end of the tour, visitors can explore the first floor of Blackwell within their groups.

  • 3.30pm – Cream Tea will be served in the Tea room

  • The maximum group capacity is 20 people

Please note that the schedule is subject to change and may start 30 minutes earlier than mentioned in the schedule above.

This listing is supplied by one of our museum partners and is not moderated by Art Fund.

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Address

Blackwell: The Arts and Crafts House

Blackwell, Newby Bridge Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT
01539 446139

Opening times

March-October.
Daily 10am-5pm.

November-February.
10am-4pm.

We will be closed on 25-26 December 2024. Blackwell will be closed between 6-17 January 2025 for collections care and maintenance.

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