Milnthorpe Travel Guide

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Bridge in Dallam Park, Milnthorpe, Cumbria passing over the river Bela on a sunny evening
Bridge in Dallam Park, Milnthorpe, Cumbria passing over the river Bela on a sunny evening
Bridge in Dallam Park, Milnthorpe, Cumbria passing over the river Bela on a sunny evening
Heron Corn Mill Beetham Milnthorpe Lancs Water-powered corn mill, with attached grain dryer and water supply mechanism and launder. Late C18 or earlier, remodelled and enlarged C19, restored as a museum in 1975. Rubble stone, slobbered, with a slate roof laid to diminishing courses. PLAN: L-shaped complex with main mill range aligned parallel to the River Bela, and ancillary range at right angles to the north-west. EXTERIOR: River frontage to south-east with dressed stone plinth and semi circular arch-headed double doorway to lower level. 3 multi-pane upper floor windows with flat-arched heads. Wide south-east gable with timber launder leading from sluice gates with rack and pinion mechanisms. Narrow extension to north-west incorporates corn drying kiln with roof louvre. Single bay north-east elevation with a C20 window frame to each floor and a board door. INTERIOR: The restoration of the mill interior was completed in 1975, and contains a Lowder stone frame on the stone floor and complete associated machinery, driven by a 14ft overshot water wheel. Line shafting in the attic powers the sack hoist which raises grain to the highest part of the building, to be delivered by gravity onto the 4 pairs of millstones below. The roof structure is supported on trusses with curved knee braces to the principles. HISTORY: The mill site is thought to have had medieval origins, rights to erect and run a corn mill having been granted to the Canons of Coningshead in 1220. The present mill operated until 1955. A water-powered corn mill on a mill site established in 1220 and operated until 1955, with a complete and working interior, including a rare survival of a Lowder frame.
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The Crooklands, BW Signature Collection

The Crooklands, BW Signature Collection

3 out of 5
Crooklands Milnthorpe Milnthorpe England
The price is NZ$195 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$195
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milnthorpe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (342 reviews)
Excellent bar dog friendly

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

The Crooklands, BW Signature Collection
The Tavern

The Tavern

4 out of 5
The Tavern Milnthorpe England
The price is NZ$205 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
NZ$205
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Milnthorpe. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and housekeeping. Popular attractions Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park and Fairy Steps ...
9/10 Wonderful! (78 reviews)
Great little last minute find 25 mins from Windermere lovely clean and modern room and great food highly recommended

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

The Tavern
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road Windermere England
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$449 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
NZ$449
16 Apr - 17 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 15 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,254 reviews)
Excellent stay, highly recommend.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
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Traditional Lakeland Hideaway Cottage for two, close to the Lakes and Dales

Traditional Lakeland Hideaway Cottage for two, close to the Lakes and Dales

KENDAL CUMBRIA
Stay at this cottage in Milnthorpe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Westmorland County Showground and Lakeland Maze Farm ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews)
Clean, quiet, good location

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Traditional Lakeland Hideaway Cottage for two, close to the Lakes and Dales
Pine Lake Resort

Pine Lake Resort

4 out of 5
Dock Acres Carnforth England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Carnforth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,462 reviews)
Great views from the lodge and clean rooms with lots of amenities. Windermere Lake was a 25 minute drive which was really convenient and Lancaster was a 15 minute drive. Although it was a short stay, we really loved our time here!

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Pine Lake Resort
Thurnham Hall Resort

Thurnham Hall Resort

4 out of 5
A588 Lancaster England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Lancaster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,120 reviews)
Fantastic.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Thurnham Hall Resort
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Popular places to visit

Westmorland County Showground

Learn about the events happening in Westmorland County Showground during your trip to Crooklands. Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Westmorland County Showground

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park

Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park during your trip to Beetham? Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park

Fairy Steps

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fairy Steps during your travels in Beetham. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Fairy Steps

Cities near Milnthorpe

Ornate Railway Station at Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria

Grange-over-Sands

Preston patrick church

Crooklands

Aerial view of Kendal in Lake District, a region and national park in Cumbria in northwest England

Kendal

Looking over the Kent estuary towards a rainy Lake District from a sunny Arnside Knott.

Arnside