Sizergh
Beautiful medieval house, with rich gardens and estate
Visiting Sizergh: What you need to know
The outdoor areas at Sizergh are open to local visitors. Here's what you need to know before you visit.
Sizergh
Overview
Beautiful medieval house, with rich gardens and estate
This imposing house stands proud at the gateway to the Lake District.
Its rich and beautiful garden includes a pond, lake, a national collection of hardy ferns and a superb limestone rock garden.
Still lived in by the Strickland family, Sizergh has many tales to tell and certainly feels lived in, with centuries-old portraits and fine furniture sitting alongside modern family photographs.
The exceptional wood panelling culminates in the Inlaid Chamber, returned here in 1999 from the Victoria and Albert Museum. The 647-hectare (1,600-acre) estate includes limestone pasture, orchards and semi-natural woodland.
Sizergh has a fantastic range of events over the year for all the family. Take a look at our events page for more details.
- Telephone
- 01539560951
- sizergh@nationaltrust.org.uk
Sizergh
How to get here
- Address
- Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DZ
- By cycle
- NCN6, 1½ miles. RCR20 passes main gate. The routes are on the road so are best suited for experienced cyclists. National Cycle Route 70 passes by our main gate. 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.
- Cycle route information
- By bus
- From Kendal, take the 555, 755, 551 or 530 to the Brettagh Holt roundabout near Sedgewick. For all bus timetables visit www.golakes.co.uk/bybus. Once at Brettagh Holt, take care crossing this busy road and use the crossing place. Continue walking in the direct 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).
- By train
- First Transpennine Express service to Kendal train station. Sizergh Castle is just a short bus ride or bike ride from Kendal Train Station (5 miles).
- By road
- From the M6, exit at junction 36, then take A590 towards Kendal, take Barrow-in-Furness turning and follow brown signs. Parking: 250 yards from the main entrance.
- Parking: Please follow signs.
- SatNav:
Sizergh
Prices
Admission
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £5.00 |
| Child | N/A | £2.50 |
| Family | N/A | £12.50 |
| 1 adult, 3 children | N/A | £7.50 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission.
Parking:
1 hour - £1
2 hours - £2
4 hours - £3
All day - £4
Sizergh
Opening times
Please note...
Some garden areas may be subject to closure.
Sunday 17 January
- House Closed
- Café 10:30 - 16:00
- Car Park 09:00 - 18:00
- Garden 10:00 - 16:00
- Park Dawn to dusk
- Shop Closed
Monday 18 January
- House Closed
- Café 10:30 - 16:00
- Car Park 09:00 - 18:00
- Garden 10:00 - 16:00
- Park Dawn to dusk
- Shop Closed
Tuesday 19 January
- House Closed
- Café 10:30 - 16:00
- Car Park 09:00 - 18:00
- Garden 10:00 - 16:00
- Park Dawn to dusk
- Shop Closed
Wednesday 20 January
- House Closed
- Café 10:30 - 16:00
- Car Park 09:00 - 18:00
- Garden 10:00 - 16:00
- Park Dawn to dusk
- Shop Closed
Thursday 21 January
- House Closed
- Café 10:30 - 16:00
- Car Park 09:00 - 18:00
- Garden 10:00 - 16:00
- Park Dawn to dusk
- Shop Closed
Friday 22 January
- House Closed
- Café 10:30 - 16:00
- Car Park 09:00 - 18:00
- Garden 10:00 - 16:00
- Park Dawn to dusk
- Shop Closed
Saturday 23 January
- House Closed
- Café 10:30 - 16:00
- Car Park 09:00 - 18:00
- Garden 10:00 - 16:00
- Park Dawn to dusk
- Shop Closed
Sizergh
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01539560951
- sizergh@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DZ