Friends House Garden

No. 1482 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 319 for views, No. 381 for history. Nature, 12.0 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the Lake District National Park.

A garden at Friends House, a Grade II* listed building.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
April, May, June, July, August, Septemberoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

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

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Raines HallStay, 16 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping
Sizergh Caravan & CampingStay, 14 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping
Windermere Camping and Caravanning ClubStay, 6.8 km from Windermere and BownessCamping
Spital CaravansStay, 12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Rifleman's Arms12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs
George & Dragon12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Punch Bowl15 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Factory Tap12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Abbot Hall Art GalleryGrade I listed, 12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Kendal Museum12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Brewery Arts Centre12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkHistory and heritage