Only the walls are left standing of the former castle, but the grounds include a 50-acre garden, woodland and riverside trails. There are also opportunities for fell walking and a chance to take part in wildlife safari tours on specialist all-terrain vehicles.

These tours, led by experienced and knowledgeable guides, provide a great chance to encounter a wide range of wildlife and well-placed hides and high seats allow viewing opportunities not normally available to the public.

The Lowther Estate also provides opportunities for most type of field sports and plays host to the world-famous Horse Driving Trials and Country Fair in August every year.