The Cafe At Rydal was originally built by Sir Daniel Fleming as a schoolroom for his sons. Sir Daniel’s accounts show that he employed a tutor for a few weeks or months, then, when his sons had benefited from all their expertise, a new tutor was appointed to teach a different subject. One of his sons, George Fleming, went on to become Bishop of Carlisle.
Day Parking available – Ask at Reception for charges and parking permits. We cannot always guarantee parking availability.
Opening Hours
We serve a selection of light refreshments including:
To make sure you don’t miss out of all those tasty treats we’ve created a map to show you exactly where to find us.
Every month or two different artists display their artwork in the Cafe.
Carole lives locally in the Langdale area and is inspired by the local landscapes and by visits to Scotland and New Zealand. Recently she has begun to explore the use of oil pastels and experiment with different techniques and types of paper.
At Rydal we host a number of wonderful retreats and events throughout the year. We also cater for group bookings for friends and family, and leisure and business groups, all within the extraordinary surroundings and our beautiful estate.
A place of Christian hospitality, tranquility and renewal. Accomodation, event space and cafe set within 30 acres of stunning gardens, woodlands and waterfalls in the heart of the English Lake District.
