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Places to Visit in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
Blackwell
The Arts & Crafts House
Bowness-on-Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3JT
Tel: +44 15394 46139
Fax: +44 15394 88486
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A beautifully restored grade I listed historic house and garden from the Arts and Crafts period designed by architect M H Baillie Scott as a holiday home with fantastic views overlooking Lake Windermere and the Coniston fells. The elegant interiors are furnished throughout and retain many original features including stained glass, carved oak panelling, stone carving, decorative plasterwork, metalwork and wall friezes. Tiled fireplaces by William De Morgan are complemented by period furniture and rugs; upstairs is the Arts and Crafts bedroom.
Changing exhibitions of the applied arts, both historical and contemporary are held in the exhibition galleries.
With Disabled Access: Yes, P
Additional Services
Historic House, Gardens, Tea Room, Car park, Private Group tours available, School Tours available, Craft shop, Changing exhibitions.
Admission
House & Garden Adult: £6.30
Child: £3.70
Family (2+4): £16.80
Opening Times
Open daily 10.30am - 5.00pm
Open Daily 10.30am - 5.00pm (Closing 4pm Nov-Mar)
16 January 2009 - 3 January 2010
Closed 25 & 26 December
Further Information
2009 EXHIBITIONS
On the Surface: Contemporary Ceramics
6 February 19 April 2009
David Nash Sculpture Installations
10 April 10 October 2009
David Nash: Drawings and Sculptures
10 April 10 October 2009
Raku Ceramics by David Roberts
1 May 5 July 2009
James Powell & Sons of Whitefriars:
Arts & Crafts Glass-makers
17 July 1 November 2009
Catching the Light: Contemporary Glass
13 November 3 January 2010
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- Please check prices or opening times before booking as they may be subject to alteration
