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Beautiful medieval house with rich gardens and estate
Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DZ
Asset | Opening time |
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House | 12:00 - 16:00 |
Café | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Car Park | 09:00 - 19:00 |
Garden | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Park | Dawn - Dusk |
Shop | 10:00 - 17:00 |
In the cafe, lunch is served until 2:30pm. Last entry to the House is at 3:15pm. The House will close from 17 - 26 June inclusive, and the entire site will close on Saturday 22 June, for a Strickland family wedding. The shop will close for refurbishment from 17 - 25 June inclusive. During this time, admission prices will be reduced.
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £9.90 | £9.00 |
Child | £5.00 | £4.50 |
Family | £24.80 | £22.50 |
1 adult, 2 children | £14.90 | £13.50 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £14.30 | £13.00 |
Child | £7.20 | £6.50 |
Family | £35.80 | £32.50 |
1 adult, 2 children | £21.50 | £19.50 |
Our second-hand bookshop is located in the Great Barn.
Dogs are welcome on the wider estate. Assistance dogs only in the gardens.
Open every day, serving hot meals, drinks and snacks using seasonal produce grown in the garden. Lunch served until 2:30pm, with cakes, drinks and ice cream served until close.
Designated mobility spaces in the car park. Adapted toilet facilities by main toilet block. Flat tarmac paths from car park to garden. Wheelchair available. Mobility scooter available to hire from the Lake District Mobility website. Garden: grass and loose gravel paths, steep slopes, terraces, uneven surfaces. Parkland is open countryside with gates and stiles. Some visitors may require assistance from a companion.
A wheelchair ramp to access the house is available on request.
Stepped access to first floor of the house. Garden has grass and loose gravel paths, steep slopes, terraces, uneven surfaces. Parkland is open countryside with associated terrain.
A wheelchair is available to hire free of charge.
Level access to ground floor of the house.
From the M6, exit at junction 36, take the A590 towards Kendal, then come off at the Barrow-in-Furness turning. Follow the brown signs, one of which comes quickly after the Brettargh Holt roundabout so please be aware you should be in the right hand lane. Parking: 250 yards from the main entrance.
Parking: Please follow signs.
Sat Nav: LA8 8DZ
Network of paths include Levens (1.3 m/27 mins), Brigsteer (1.3 m/27 mins), Kendal (3.25m/1 hr 45mins). The Lake District Boundary Walk passes near the pedestrian entrance.
The closest train station is Oxenholme which is 11 minutes (4.4 miles) in a taxi to Sizergh, or a 23 minute (4.2 mile) cycle ride along predominantly traffic-free country lanes via the villages of Natland and Sedgwick. There are connections at Oxenholme from Glasgow, Carlisle, Crewe, Birmingham and London. Or take the train to Kendal for regular local buses to Sizergh. Find out more about exploring car-free
From Kendal, take the hourly X6 bus or the 555, 755, 551 and 530 bus services to the Heaves / Brettagh stop (ask the bus driver for Sizergh). Plan your car-free visit with Good Journey and enjoy a free regular size hot drink when you show your bus ticket: Find out more about exploring car-free
Once at the Heaves/Brettagh take care crossing this busy road and use the crossing place. Continue walking in the direction of the bus, and then turn right down Nannypie Lane following the brown sign to Sizergh Castle. Take care on this country lane. Walk past the Strickland Arms pub and continue along the driveway to Sizergh Castle (20 mins walk).NCN6, 1½ miles. The routes are on the road so are best suited for experienced cyclists. National Cycle Route 70 passes by our main gate, as does the Lakes and Dales loop. Route 70 (also known as the “Walney to Wear”) starts in Barrow-in-Furness and passes through Ulverston, Cartmel and Grange-over-Sands before reaching Sizergh Castle. From Kendal, take cycle Route 6 to meet National Cycle Route 70. Find out more about exploring car-free
Travel the green way and help us preserve this amazing place. Visit Sizergh by bus and receive a free regular hot drink when you show your bus ticket. Plan your car-free visit with Good Journey
We want to make sure that Sizergh is accessible for all visitors. The historic house, gardens and estate we care for present challenges in creating access for all, but we are taking steps to ensure that as many people as possible are able to experience Sizergh’s history and beauty. Here you’ll find information about access across the different areas of Sizergh and how to make the most of your visit.
Whether you want to let little legs run off some steam, wander through a peaceful garden for a buggy-friendly walk, or discover a children’s trail through a house filled with treasures, there’s something for all ages here at Sizergh.
Sizergh is a two pawprint rated place. Find out which areas of the estate you can explore with your dog.
Rich gardens including a mirror lake, colourful herbaceous border, working kitchen garden, apple orchard and limestone rock garden.
Medieval manor filled with items collected by 26 generations of the Strickland family, including the internationally recognised Inlaid Chamber. Last entry in the house is at 3:15pm.
1,600-acre estate containing wetlands, limestone pasture, ancient woodland, farmland and orchards and home to a variety of wildlife and flowers.
Contemporary café open every day serving hot meals, drinks and snacks using seasonal produce grown in the garden. Lunch is served until 2:30pm, and afterwards hot drinks, cakes and ice cream are served until close.
Shop selling locally made products, home accessories, sweets, plants, toys and gifts.
Pre-loved thrillers, autobiographies, cookbooks, DVDs, CDs and children's books for sale in the historic Great Barn second-hand bookshop.
1.5km circular loop through ancient woodland, traditional Westmorland orchards and a historic farm.
Take a moment of peace in the colourful gardens, and trace 800 years of Strickland family history in the House. Or go further afield with a themed guided walk. When you've finished exploring, head to the cafe to enjoy the bounty of the Kitchen Garden, and browse for treats in the shop.
Step back in time with Summer of Play at Sizergh
Take a guided tour of the house and gardens supported by British Sign Language interpretation, in association with Cumbria Deaf Association. Booking essential.
Have you ever wondered what a beekeeper really does? Our experienced and knowledgeable volunteer beekeeper, who is part of the Sedbergh Beekeeping Society, will be holding talks in the Orchard this summer.
Feel inspired with a stroll through the gardens at Sizergh and find out what you’re likely to see growing here when you visit.
Connect with nature in Sizergh’s woodland, wetland and farmland. Find out about the wildlife you can spot while exploring this 1,600-acre estate.
Explore the Damson Route, a scenic circular meander from Sizergh to Witherslack along quiet country roads and a national cycle path. You’ll be spoilt for choice with coffee and cake stops en-route. Pick up your bike at Sizergh and pre-book through the Ease-e Ride website.
Hire a tramper mobility scooter at Sizergh to assist your visit to the gardens in Kendal, Cumbria.
Can we tempt you to afternoon tea in the café, a new pair of gardening gloves from the shop or a pre-loved book during your visit to Sizergh?
Medieval manor filled with items collected by 26 generations of the Strickland family. Last entry in the house is at 3:15pm.
Take this accessible circular route for a flavour of the Sizergh estate, from ancient woodlands and traditional Westmorland orchards to historic farm buildings and parklands.
This circular walk to Park End Moss showcases the diversity of the Sizergh estate, taking in ancient woodlands, historic parkland and a wetland popular with numerous bird species.
Follow this route from Sizergh Castle for views of the Lakeland Fells, the Pennines and Morecambe Bay, as well as birds, butterflies, wildflowers and some unusual animals.
Can we tempt you to afternoon tea in the café, a new pair of gardening gloves from the shop or a pre-loved book during your visit to Sizergh?
A rustic, light-filled farm cottage on the Sizergh estate
A simple lakeside retreat for an uplugged holiday, with a jetty to launch your canoe or kayak in Windermere.
A simple lakeside retreat for an uplugged holiday, with a jetty to launch your canoe or kayak in Windermere.
Contemporary and rustic combine in this Grade II listed farmhouse on the Sizergh estate.
Join a gardener to spend an hour learning about Sizergh’s plants.
Come along and see how the House team are combatting insect pest problems.
Take a guided tour supported by British Sign Language interpretation, in association with Cumbria Deaf Association.
Explore the traces of Sizergh’s prehistoric past, and its picturesque present, with a guided walk to Sizergh Fell. Booking is essential.
Discover spectacular ancient trees and a historic mural with a guided walk to Helsington Church. Booking is essential.
This imposing house stands proudly at the gateway to the Lake District and has been home to the Strickland family for more than 800 years.
There’s plenty to explore on the 1,600-acre estate, including wetland, woodland and orchards – look out for fritillary butterflies, deer and rare hawfinches. If you’d rather relax in gardens, wander through the orchards, rock garden or stumpery or stroll along the herbaceous border and fruit wall – there's something new to see in every season.
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Sizergh on the National Trust Collections website.
Sizergh is always on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to join the 130-strong team. Find out more about the kind of roles on offer and what makes volunteering here so special
Built to allow workers to access the Sedgwick Gunpowder Works, this bridge is 150 years old in 2024, and the recycled suspension rods are estimated to be 200 years old. This winter has been particularly wet, with six named storms, and the bridge was damaged by Storm Isha in January.
Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership. Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever.