• Mirehouse Historic House

A beautiful 17th century family mansion, 5 km north of Keswick near Bassenthwaite Lake. In the mansion an interesting collection of furniture and portraits, and an unusual display of manuscripts of Francis Bacon’s works and letters from Wordsworth, Tennyson, and others. The beautiful estate includes a bee garden and a maze, a wildflower meadow, lakeshore, and four adventure playgrounds. Stroll the various nature trails and enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the surrounding hills and of Bassenthwaite Lake.