Guided Walking at Sedbergh

Dating from 1535, the small manor house of Thorns Hall retains its historic charm with wood-panelled public rooms, fireplaces and a cobbled courtyard outside.

The centre of Sedbergh is just a few minutes’ walk from Thorns Hall. The town has a range of facilities including a small supermarket, post office, newsagent, pubs and banks. A wider range of facilities are available in the larger town of Kendal, about 10 miles away.

During your visit to Thorns Hall you may enjoy visiting the following places of interest:

Sedbergh

Now famed as England’s ‘book town’, Sedbergh has many second-hand book shops and a good range of pubs and cafés. There is an annual folk festival during June.

Farfield Mill

The nearby arts and heritage centre is housed in a restored Victorian woollen mill. It features heritage displays, working looms, exhibitions, craft demonstrations, art and craft for sale by resident and visiting artists, workshops and events.

Hawes

Visit the small town of Hawes and its famous creamery that produces Wensleydale Cheese.

Kendal

The market town of Kendal, about 10 miles from Thorns Hall, has a good range of specialist shops and the excellent Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry.

Lake District

A 40 minute drive will take you to Lake Windermere, gateway to exploring the beautiful scenery of the Lake District National Park.

Levens Hall

Visit this stately home, famous for its magnificent formal garden and its topiary displays.

Settle to Carlisle Railway

Ride England’s most scenic railway through the Yorkshire Dales from Garsdale station.