A rare opportunity to visit a historic tower with magnificent views over Morecambe Bay takes place this weekend.

Kirkhead Tower at Kents Bank near Grange-over-Sands has a stunning position looking over the Kent Estuary, Morecambe Bay and the Lake District fells.

The tower is not usually accessible, but a special free tour is taking place on Saturday, September 16, as part of a series of Heritage Open Days.

Morgan Robinson, Estate Operations Director at Holker Estate, which owns Kirkhead Tower, said: “We hope lots of people will take the opportunity to visit this historic site.

“It is a well-known local landmark and this is a great opportunity to explore and learn about its fascinating history.

“The tower affords wonderful views of one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the country.”

Members of the public will be able to see the tower close up and learn about its history with guides from Morecambe Bay Partnership, who will also share insights into the nationally significant prehistoric environment and cave networks near the tower. 

Visitors will also have a chance to enjoy the views.

The tower is thought to be a summerhouse, built in the early 19th century and is Grade II listed.

Work to repair its stonework took place in 2018 thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

He added: “Heritage Open Days are the country’s biggest festival of history, and we are very pleased to support it again this year.”

Kirkhead Tower History Tours take place on Saturday September 16 at 11am and 2pm and prebooking is required via trybooking.co.uk 

Other Heritage Open Days events in Cumbria include a historic tour of Alston town on September 17 and history talks at Allan Bank in Grasmere on September 16 and 17. 

See www.heritageopendays.org.uk for more information.