Allan Bank in Grasmere is one of our favourite family locations in the Lake District. Not only is it a wonderful house in a beautiful setting, it’s also a great location to inspire and enthuse visitors of all ages. My friend Chris Shaw works for the National Trust at Allan Bank. Having seen one of her Tweets about the pumpkin Trial around the grounds we decided to take the kids along and have a wander about the grounds. These photos from my iPhone show the grounds and the many Pumpkins the kids had to find and draw. They loved it …….
The Centre of Grasmere always a fine display of Autumn Colours.
Great Colours around Grasmere Garden Centre
The Red carpet.
Heading up the drive to Allan Bank. More of a road.
Looking over Grasmere and Loughrigg from the Garden
Ah the boys improvising and drawing one of the many Pumpkins spotted.
A fine-looking thing it is too.
We decided to have an extended walk around the woods while we were here.
One of the steepest sections of the walk
This short tunnel adding some drama for the boys.
Inside the tunnel with spooky spider webs and pumpkins
Beware indeed.
The beautiful outbuilding full of character and crying out for renovation.
Inside the main house, drawings submitted and time for some Artistic Freedom.
Visitors are encouraged to draw the view.
Local Twang
Thomas’ painting….
A fine residence in Grasmere.
An Instagram shot of Allan Bank taken as we were leaving.
Little Details everywhere.
A great location. William Wordsworth was privileged to live here.
Lewis at work
Back to the house from the woodland path
Grasmere and Loughrigg from the woodland path
A little Den in the woods.
At the top of the woods.
A fine view over Helm Crag.
Over Allan Bank to Grasmere
The amazingly characterful outbuilding.
If you get chance Allan Bank is a must visit location. National Trust members gain Free entry and it’s well worth a visit.
