Best places: Historical landmarks in Applethwaite, United Kingdom

Sweeping valley views are offered from these remains of a Roman fort built in the 2nd century.

English Heritage stone circle thought to be 5000 years old, offering panoramic vistas.

14th-century bulwark containing Elizabethan carvings and furniture, plus a conifer and rock garden.

Outdoor attraction with a range of activities, from mini-golf & zip-lines to kayaking & archery.

Imposing castle ruins, its gardens, cafe and shop, home to the Earls of Lonsdale in medieval times.

Imposing Elizabethan house with ornate, oak-panelled rooms, plus topiary and orchard in its gardens.

Producer of bobbins for local industries, with original machinery and a Victorian steam engine.

Timed-ticket entry to Beatrix Potter's quaint, rural farmhouse filled with the writer's furnishings.

Old priory that played host to both King Edward I and Robert Bruce during in its tumultuous history.

Viewing station with scenic lake vistas, a courtyard & cafe on a 4-mi. ambling trail.

13th-century riverside castle with passages and spiral staircases to explore, plus valley views.

👍 A charming cottage with a lovely garden and very nice to stand at the actual desk Beatrix Potter used to write and illustrate her wonderful books, guides were helpful and knew the history of the house. We visited as National Trust members but given the fact it doesn’t take long to see the whole cot...

👍👍 Beautiful country home with stunning gardens. Lovely tea room with cream tea and snacks too. Would recommend going if you're in the area

Imposing 12th-century castle and prison containing a regimental museum and displays of Roman relics.

👍👍 A very quirky place, though I recommend you find on a map a place to park as I got it very wrong and ended up walking in the baking heat over field after field after field. Still, that was my own fault, so not reflected in the rating I give the place itself. The views from the Hospice are brilliant,...

👍👍 Beautiful, raw nature. A complete stone circle. It is on unexplored paths and demands 20 mins walk from parking point. It's in a sheep farming village. So no official parking and roads are narrow. But people are friendly and guide you. I just loved the whole experience.

👍👍 I love Shap Abbey so much that I keep going back. I even took my daughter and her Boyfriend there so he could propose to her.... She said yes!

👍👍 Interesting bit of history and the car park is very close to the East Turret (only a hundred metres or so away). Worth a 10 minute visit. Nice views too.

👍👍 Absolutely beautiful accommodation, loved every minute! Stayed in the Clock Tower apartment, and it had everything we needed. High quality furnishings. Stunning grounds with a respect for the environment and nature. Would definitely recommend.

Genteel hotel in an 11th-century castle with free breakfast & tours, plus dining & afternoon tea.