Lowther Castle has been the family seat of the Earls of Lonsdale from time immemorial, and occupies the site of mansions dating back to the reign of Edward I.
The present Lowther Castle was the first job by the young architect Robert Smirke in 1806, when he was just 25. Although his domestic architecture was Gothic Revival, he is best known for his Neo-Classical public buildings, such as the British Museum (1823-1847) in London.
After the death of the fifth Earl of Lonsdale, the Castle was abandonded, the interior was dismantled, and only the walls left standing as a memorial to past glories.
There is charge for admission to the castle, gardens and play areas but access to the tea rooms and toilets is free.

Wigglewally

July 3, 2023

Nice outdoor seating in the courtyard.

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Elevation 180 m

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Location: Lowther, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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