Greystoke: Village History, Castle and Courses

Greystoke brings together historic landmarks, activities on the grounds of Greystoke Castle and scheduled courses. If you are looking for hotels for a trip to Greystoke, understanding the differences between the village’s history, castle tours and course formats can help you plan your stay around your interests.

Church and Village Cross

The Church of St Andrew is a parish church and was once a college for priests. Its former role as a college and its status as a parish church are two distinct aspects of its history.

The Village Cross is a Grade II listed building. It probably dates from the 17th century and is older than 1623; the base dates from the 19th century. The dates refer to different parts: the probable date of the cross’s construction and the later date of its base can thus be distinguished.

Greystoke’s 17th-century cottages also provide a link to this period. The village green is another feature of the place. Together with the church and cross, these different elements each add a distinct accent to the village’s history and character.

Castle, Trail and Outdoor Swimming Pool

The Tarzan Trail runs across the grounds of Greystoke Castle to Castle Lake. Greystoke Castle also offers a guided tour. This gives you two different options to consider when planning your trip: a trail with a named destination and a guided tour. If you plan to take the tour, check the latest dates in advance, as arrangements may change.

Greystoke also has an outdoor swimming pool. Check the latest opening and visitor information before planning a visit.

Courses in Greystoke

Greystoke Gill Pottery runs pottery courses on Thursday mornings and afternoons. Each course lasts six weeks and is limited to a maximum of four participants. The day of the week, course duration and maximum group size give you specific points to consider if you would like to include this activity in your travel plans.

Quirky Workshops offers day courses every year at Greystoke Craft Garden between March and December. Topics range from art and crafts to historic craft techniques, and also include baking. Unlike the six-week pottery course, these are described as day courses offered during a recurring seasonal period.

The course formats therefore differ in terms of the day of the week, duration and seasonal window. If you want to plan your trip around a particular course, check the specific dates in advance. Arrangements for the pottery courses may change; for the workshops, the relevant period is March to December.

Greystoke in its regional setting

Greystoke lies on the edge of the Lake District National Park. This places the village in its regional context; within Greystoke, the village’s history, activities on the castle grounds and courses offer different interests to choose from during your stay. For planning your schedule, it is worth distinguishing the trail to Castle Lake from activities with set course or tour dates.

Discover more destinations: Stapleton, Ainstable, Haverigg, Mungrisdale, Grasmere, Waterhead, Coniston, Cotehill

For the regional travel overview: Cumbria.