St Anne’s Hospital — Attraction in Appleby-in-Westmorland

Whenever I go to Appleby I always pop in through the gates to view the almshouses. They are historic and incredibly peaceful and remind me of the almshouses in Bruges. There is a calm quiet peace to be found in the little chapel in the corner which is lovely and often open. Then walk across the courtyard and see the beautiful garden and orchard...

It was well worth the walk to the top of Appleby's steep main street to see these delightful 17th century almshouses enclosing a cobbled courtyard. The cottages are so neat and beautifully kept by their current residents and there's a profusion of lovely flowers. The quiet little chapel was open, was welcome to go inside and...

I love this place. It has a tiny chapel, lovely gardens and borders and we met a very friendly resident. Well worth...