Beetham Travel Guide

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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.
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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St Michael and All Angels Church, Beetham
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Abandoned building. On the narrow lane from Holme to Beetham is this empty concrete structure with no discernible use. I imagine it might have been a telephone exchange or similar, but I'm open to alternative suggestions.
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The Tavern

The Tavern

4 out of 5
The Tavern Milnthorpe England
The price is ฿2,411 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿2,411
฿2,893 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (76 reviews)
Perfect stay for one night, clean and friendly

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Tavern
Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Kendal Road Windermere England
The price is ฿5,440 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿5,440
฿6,528 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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! (1,236 reviews)
Gorgeous rooms, would say the only downside is there’s no mini fridge to keep water chilled but that’s just being very picky The luxury and vibe and comfort is unmatched for me. Favourite place to stay

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Lake Road Ambleside England
The price is ฿6,028 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿6,028
฿7,234 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Ambleside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (884 reviews)
The room was lovely and clean. Staff throughout the whole of the hotel were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Amenities were also very good. Looking forward to our stay again hopefully very soon.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & 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! (1,436 reviews)
The lodge was spacious and comfortable. It had everything we needed. The pool area was nice - you have to book a slot to use the pool for one hour. Would recommend Claire Beauty - amazing massage. Restaurant was ok. Arcades small amd some machines out of order. Some parts of the lodge could do with ...

Reviewed on 20 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! (1,114 reviews)
We loved our room, huge

Reviewed on 18 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 Beetham

The Pepperpot was built in 1857 to commemorate Queen Victoria’a Golden Jubilee. It overlooks the village of Silverdale with views out over Morecambe Bay. Walk through Eaves Wood to reach it but be ready to get lost en route on the myriad of woodland paths.

Silverdale

Parish church of St John the Evangelist, Yealand Conyers, Lancashire, seen from the southwest
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Yealand Redmayne