Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Not all National Trust properties are open yet, and those that are require pre-booking via their website, no later than 15:00 on the day prior to visit.

If you, or any of your party have a new persistant cough, or develop a fever of 38C, we would instead advise you to use the NHS's dedicated website for professional advice.

Footprint

This straw bale building was constructed in 2006 and now provides a base for people to reconnect with nature and explore the great outdoors in the peaceful St Catherine’s Wood. It’s the first building in Cumbria to be constructed with straw bale walls, and the first of its kind built anywhere by the National Trust. It's a truly inspirational space. Just walking distance from Windermere, the meadows, woodland and grazed parkland around St Catherine’s Estate are all teeming with wildlife and wild flowers making it the perfect place to get away from it all.

  • Currently: Clear sky, -3° C
  • Wednesday: Sunny, 2° C
  • Thursday: Sunny, 1° C