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
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 AU$132 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$132
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (336 reviews)
Room and hotel were lovely and clean. Very comfortable bed. Staff polite and helpful at all times. Great location.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Crooklands, BW Signature Collection
The Tavern

The Tavern

4 out of 5
The Tavern Milnthorpe England
The price is AU$127 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$127
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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! (77 reviews)
Lovely hotel, awesome room and superb breakfast.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The Tavern
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road Windermere England
The price is AU$289 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$289
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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! (1,242 reviews)
Staff were so friendly, attention to detail was wonderful. Hot tub in room was fantastic with a great view.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
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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! (1,438 reviews)
2nd visit, just as good as it was first time. Excellent.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 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! (1,115 reviews)
Excellent place .. 1st class. I will be going again , but for longer next time.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Thurnham Hall Resort
Kotel Windermere

Kotel Windermere

4.5 out of 5
Lake road Windermere England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Kotel Windermere
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Popular places to visit

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 top-notch restaurants.

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park

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

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

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

Kendal

Arnside, United Kingdom, 19th October 2024, Arnside Railway Viaduct

Carnforth

Fence, Sandside, near to Storth, Cumbria, Great Britain. To prevent grazing sheep leaving salt marsh, a good trap for debris in the tidal River Kent. Whitbarrow Scar and the Lakeland fells beyond.
Photo by Karl and Ali (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Sandside