Name: The Priest Hole Restaurant
Address: Church Street, Ambleside, LA22 0BU, United Kingdom
Telephone: 01539 433332
Price range: $

PRIEST HOLE - THE SECRET OF KELSICK OLD HALL Built around 1575, Kelsick Old Hall in Ambleside hides a dangerous history from the time of Henry VIII. When Henry VIII banned the Catholic faith under pain of death, Loyal Catholic risked their lives to practice their faith. Wealthy Families built secret "Priest Hole" in their homes including one hidden in what is now the Kitchen of Kelsick Old Hall-to protect Priest from sudden raids. Over the centuries, the building transformed from Gibson's the Grocers into a B&B with tea rooms, operating until 1985. During modern restorations, a stunning old oak wall was discovered beneath plasterboard, preserving a remarkable piece of this hidden history...

Families and Children Welcome

The Priest Hole Restaurant

PRIEST HOLE - THE SECRET OF KELSICK OLD HALL

Built around 1575, Kelsick Old Hall in Ambleside hides...

The Priest Hole Restaurant

British

PRIEST HOLE - THE SECRET OF KELSICK OLD HALL
Built around 1575, Kelsick Old Hall in Ambleside hides a dangerous history from the time of Henry VIII. When Henry VIII banned the Catholic faith under pain of death, Loyal C...
Read More

The Priest Hole Restaurant

British

PRIEST HOLE - THE SECRET OF KELSICK OLD HALLBuilt around 1575, Kelsick Old Hall in Ambleside hides a dangerous history from the time of Henry VIII. When Henry VIII banned the Catholic faith under pain of death, Loyal C... Read More

PRIEST HOLE - THE SECRET OF KELSICK OLD HALL
Built around 1575, Kelsick Old Hall in Ambleside hides a dangerous history from the time of Henry VIII. When Henry VIII banned the Catholic faith under pain of death, Loyal C...
Read More