Family-friendly things to do at Sizergh

We want everyone to feel informed and at ease once they arrive here, so we have a set of videos to help you orientate yourself before you get here. The access page has more detailed information about accessibility, and is also home to virtual arrival tours in BSL, subtitled, audio described and BSL and subtitled videos about this.

To learn what to expect when you visit the garden, watch virtual tours in BSL, subtitled, audio described and BSL and subtitled versions.

If you're planning to take a walk on the estate, you can watch virtual tours in BSL, subtitled, audio described and BSL and subtitled versions.

For the house, watch virtual tours in BSL, subtitled and audio described versions.

The café is open every day, offering a range of tasty kids’ lunchboxes containing sandwiches, fruit, a treat and juice or water. Hot lunches are also available and tray bakes, cakes and scones are baked fresh each day. Lunch is served until 2:30pm, with cakes, drinks and ice cream served until close. See the menu here.

The Kiosk on the veranda serves drinks, light bites and ice cream.

There is space on the grass outside the Visitor Centre, with benches, if you'd like to bring your own lunch or a picnic. There's a bench halfway round the wooded knoll and on the grass as you leave the knoll.

You'll find toilets and baby-changing facilities in Ashbank Visitor Centre in the main car park, and in the Old Forge next to the House.

29 March - 27 April, 10am-4pm (with a break for the Easter trail over Easter weekend)

This self-led family trail will take you out along the Holeslack accessible route, and you’ll collect clues along the way before crowning your winner.

The Spring Bird Challenge will take a short break over Easter weekend, when you can take part in Sizergh's Easter Egg Hunt. It will start again on Wednesday 23 April, running until Sunday 27 April.

This trail is free, but admission charges apply to non-members if you want to visit the house or gardens.

18 - 21 April, 10am-4pm

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Sizergh on an Easter trail.

Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between 18 - 21 April 2025, from 10am to 4pm, so come along and explore the beautiful parkland of Sizergh.

Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.

Admission charges apply to non-members if you'd like to visit the house or gardens after completing the trail.

*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.

21 June, 11am-12:3pm and 2-3:30pm

Journey into the noise of nature with sound artist Dan Fox.

Alongside sound artist Dan Fox you’ll take a journey on the Sizergh estate like no other. Be immersed in the sounds of nature from big to miniscule and weird and wonderful with Dan’s specialist microphones. You’ll hear through your own headset sounds which would usually pass us by, so prepare to be amazed and nature-dazzled!

Booking is essential.