Beckside House
A rare example of a small, northern, gentry house with a well-preserved interior.
Barbon, via Carnforth, LA6 2LT
Facilities
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No parking
Beckside House in Cumbria is an interesting Grade II* Georgian house built in 1767 to the design of the architect/carpenter John Hird of Cartmel and inspired by the pattern books of Batty Langley. A rare example of a small northern gentry house, it has a well-preserved interior with original fittings and joinery, and contemporary garden with formal lawn, shrubbery, and beck-side walk. It has been owned by architectural historian John Martin Robinson since 1986.
The house is open by prior appointment from 1 to 28 August, the latter date being August Bank Holiday.
Parking in village street and short walk.
No charge, but contributions can be made to Ukraine Aid.
2024
Easter Monday 1 April
May Bank Holiday 6 May
August 4 – 31 daily.
By prior appointment. No charge. Contribution to Ukraine Aid optional.
Open by prior appointment only. Email johnmentmore@gmail.com for more information.
Getting here
Barbon, via Carnforth, LA6 2LT
A short walk from centre of Barbon.
Off Beckgate on north side of Barbon village , short walk down lane over stone bridge , and white gate on left . 3 miles north of Kirkby Lonsdale . In Yorkshire Dales National Park.
