Title: Visit Beetham: 2026 Travel Guide for Beetham, Milnthorpe | Expedia.com [Hotels in Beetham](https://expedia.com/Beetham-Hotels.d3000451921.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Beetham](https://expedia.com/Beetham-Vacation-Rentals.d3000451921.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Beetham](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Beetham.d3000451921.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Beetham](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Beetham.d3000451921.Car-Rental-Guide)[Beetham Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Beetham.d3000451921.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Beetham ## Travel Guide ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000451921/9b8a2d2b-7db0-49d2-9b13-5b127802d1fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000451921/9b8a2d2b-7db0-49d2-9b13-5b127802d1fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![They are sheep, not lamb šŸ‘ what a wonderful day to explore the farm in the UK šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ #LifeAtExpedia #AprilThemeGreen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000451921/1337793f-c2d9-4b4c-9c49-26bf9328ce58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St Michael and All Angels Church, Beetham](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000451921/0848b399-be85-46c3-a7a4-702b468295db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000451921/0848b399-be85-46c3-a7a4-702b468295db.jpg) by [Alexander P Kapp](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3216) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000451921/675d1ff1-3e74-4f34-88fa-d943ea81d4a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000451921/675d1ff1-3e74-4f34-88fa-d943ea81d4a6.jpg) by [David Gruar](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/700) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Beetham Things to do - Beetham Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Beetham ![The Tavern](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88350000/88348000/88347949/366a41fd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Tavern The Tavern Milnthorpe England $65 nightly $79 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Total with taxes and 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! (75 reviews) This was our second stay at The Tavern and we will most definitely return. The rooms are beautifully decorated and have all the amenities available. This time we stayed in the room with the amazing bath. Sadly we didnā€™t have chance to use it as only stayed for one night. The breakfast is wonderful ... Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F15%2F2026&endDate=2%2F16%2F2026&selected=88347949&PinnedHotelID=88347949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000451921) ![Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901100/901040/e570e42a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakes Hotel and Spa Kendal Road Windermere England $176 nightly $212 total Mar 11 - Mar 12 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 15 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,222 reviews) Rooms, staff, food and spa Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F11%2F2026&endDate=3%2F12%2F2026&selected=901040&PinnedHotelID=901040&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000451921) ![Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/500/492/f49c4c65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG Caton Road Lancaster England $60 nightly $73 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Lancaster. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, great breakfast Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=492&PinnedHotelID=492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000451921) [See all 5,288 properties in Beetham](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F11%2F2026&endDate=2%2F12%2F2026®ionId=3000451921) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Pine LakeĀ Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1928700/1928661/462e7d36_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pine Lake Resort Dock Acres Carnforth England Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Carnforth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,431 reviews) The lodge was spotless and very well appointed cannot be faulted. Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) ![Thurnham Hall Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1930000/1929911/1d247265_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Thurnham Hall Resort A588 Lancaster England Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Lancaster. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,099 reviews) The 1 bedroom apartment was huge with two bathrooms, a great view and very large comfortable bed and spotless Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Lancaster-Hotels-Thurnham-Hall-Resort.h1929911.Hotel-Information) ![Kotel Windermere](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38330000/38322500/38322434/661f0b78_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kotel Windermere Lake road Windermere England Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews) Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Windermere-Hotels-Kotel.h38322434.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Beetham](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000451921&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Beetham hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000451921&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[Feb 10 - Feb 11](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000451921&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000451921&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[Feb 11 - Feb 12](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000451921&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000451921&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000451921&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000451921&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000451921&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park during your vacation in Beetham? Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Lakeland-Wildlife-Oasis-Park-Milnthorpe.d553248621532494109.Vacation-Attraction) #### Westmorland County Showground Learn about the events happening at Westmorland County Showground during your trip to Crooklands. Savor the area's bars and restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Westmorland-County-Showground-Milnthorpe.d818566349462867968.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Fairy-Steps-Milnthorpe.d553248621532494108.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Beetham ![Ornate Railway Station at Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4367/aa83d0c4-8185-4b9e-8c2d-2896552ac9fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Grange-over-Sands ![Preston patrick church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4973/55db5e60-fff0-4e97-abaf-531fecf2d374.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Crooklands ![Aerial view of Kendal in Lake District, a region and national park in Cumbria in northwest England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180820/d6f2c599-ae7a-417c-aa06-8574257c3bc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kendal ![Church of St James, Burton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603238/4c323f8f-9490-41fd-ad63-5ecdb7534d78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Alexander P Kapp](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3216) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Burton-in-Kendal - Cities near Beetham - Places of interest [Grange-over-Sands](https://expedia.com/Grange-Over-Sands.dx4367)[Crooklands](https://expedia.com/Crooklands.dx4973)[Kendal](https://expedia.com/Kendal.dx180820)[Burton-in-Kendal](https://expedia.com/Burton-In-Kendal.dx603238)[Carnforth](https://expedia.com/Carnforth.dx6060373)[Milnthorpe](https://expedia.com/Milnthorpe.dx6144958)[Silverdale](https://expedia.com/Silverdale.dx6341851)[Sandside](https://expedia.com/Sandside.dx6341879)[Lupton](https://expedia.com/Lupton.dx3000391689)[Yealand Redmayne](https://expedia.com/Yealand-Redmayne.dx3000402244)[Holme](https://expedia.com/Holme.dx553248622849350322) - [Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park ](https://expedia.com/Lakeland-Wildlife-Oasis-Park-Milnthorpe.d553248621532494109.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fairy Steps ](https://expedia.com/Fairy-Steps-Milnthorpe.d553248621532494108.Vacation-Attraction) - [Yorkshire Dales National Park ](https://expedia.com/Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-England.d6046377.Vacation-Attraction) - 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[Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre ](https://expedia.com/Manjushri-Kadampa-Meditation-Centre-Ulverston.d553248621532493303.Vacation-Attraction) - [Old Man of Coniston ](https://expedia.com/Old-Man-Of-Coniston-Coniston.d6087987.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pen-y-Ghent ](https://expedia.com/Pen-Y-Ghent-Skipton.d6088173.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lancaster Castle ](https://expedia.com/Lancaster-Castle-Lancaster.d6087917.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hill Top Farm ](https://expedia.com/Hill-Top-Farm-Ambleside.d6088001.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail ](https://expedia.com/The-Ingleton-Waterfalls-Trail-Carnforth.d553248621532494112.Vacation-Attraction) - [Levens Hall and Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Levens-Hall-And-Gardens-Kendal.d6229594.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rydal Mount ](https://expedia.com/Rydal-Mount-Ambleside.d6087985.Vacation-Attraction) - [Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats ](https://expedia.com/Windermere-Jetty-Museum-Of-Boats-Windermere.d553248621532493334.Vacation-Attraction) - 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