Enjoy a family day out at Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house this February Half Term.
Unleash your inner artist this February Half Term at Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house.
Weave a Brigid’s Cross: Using traditional rushes or paper straws, learn how to create your own Brigid’s Cross to decorate your home and welcome in the beginning of spring.
Botanical Folk Tales: Learn the significance of some of Blackwell’s most iconic botanical designs through their place in folk stories old and new from around Cumbria.
Have fun with our self-led activities in the Guild room.
Activities are included with house admission. Lakeland Arts members go free.

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Visitor information
Address
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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