2 Gate Piers to the Forecourt of the Mansion House

No. 1416 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 346 for history. History, 18.6 km from Glenridding, just outside the Lake District National Park.

A pair of Grade II* listed gate piers standing at the entrance to the forecourt of the Mansion House.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Grade II* listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.57 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Askham HallGrade I listed, 15 km from GlenriddingHistory and heritage
The George HotelGrade II* listed, 19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Blencowe HallGrade I listed, 17 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Thacka LeaStay, 19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Dog Beck18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Sun Inn18 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Crown Inn11 km from GlenriddingFood and pubs
Lowther Castle Inn17 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Alhambra19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkRainy day
Penrith & Eden Musuem19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Lake district Landscapes19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Fell Pony and Countryside Museums14 km from GlenriddingHistory and heritage