Step inside two of Britain’s most remarkable Arts & Crafts houses on this special tour celebrating craftsmanship and design.
Step inside two of Britain’s most remarkable Arts & Crafts houses on this special afternoon tour celebrating craftsmanship, design and the Arts & Crafts Movement.
Enjoy rare, expert-led access to Broad Leys, a private lakeside residence designed by the celebrated architect C.F.A. Voysey, and Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, designed by M.H. Baillie Scott. Together, these architectural gems reveal the philosophy and artistry that defined the Arts & Crafts Movement during the late 19th century.
Your knowledgeable guide will bring to life the stories behind each house—the makers, materials, and ideas that shaped their creation—while you take in exquisite details, fine craftsmanship, and sweeping views over Windermere.
The tour concludes at Blackwell, where you’ll enjoy a traditional cream tea in the Tea room or out on the terrace overlooking the lake.
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Visitor information
Address
Blackwell, Newby Bridge Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT
01539 637940
Opening times
1 April – 31 October: Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm
November – 31 March: Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm
Blackwell will be open on Sunday 16 November for the Winter Craft Fair
Blackwell will be closed on
Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Closed for collections care from Monday 5 and will reopen on Monday 19 January 2026
Please note that the Tea room stops serving main meals at 3pm. Last orders for tea/coffee and tray bakes is 15 minutes before closing.
