Sizergh
Beautiful medieval house with rich gardens and estate
Visiting Sizergh: What you need to know
Sizergh's gardens and estate 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 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.
- 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 | £8.00 |
| Child | N/A | £4.00 |
| Family | N/A | £20.00 |
| 1 adult, 3 children | N/A | £12.00 |
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...
Free entry for National Trust members. However, please note that pre-booking is required for everyone. Those without a booking will be turned away.
Our car park is pay and display and charges apply for non-members. Members must still scan their membership card at the machine to get a free ticket. Charges are as follows:
1 hour: £2
2 hours: £4
4 hours: £6
All day: £8
Sizergh
Opening times
Please note...
Some garden areas may be subject to closure.
Wednesday 21 April
- House Closed
- Café 10:00 - 17:00
- Car Park 10:00 - 18:00
- Garden 10:00 - 17:00
- Park Dawn to dusk
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 22 April
- House Closed
- Café 10:00 - 17:00
- Car Park 10:00 - 18:00
- Garden 10:00 - 17:00
- Park Dawn to dusk
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 23 April
- House Closed
- Café 10:00 - 17:00
- Car Park 10:00 - 18:00
- Garden 10:00 - 17:00
- Park Dawn to dusk
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 24 April
- House Closed
- Café 10:00 - 17:00
- Car Park 10:00 - 18:00
- Garden 10:00 - 17:00
- Park Dawn to dusk
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 25 April
- House Closed
- Café 10:00 - 17:00
- Car Park 10:00 - 18:00
- Garden 10:00 - 17:00
- Park Dawn to dusk
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
Monday 26 April
- House Closed
- Café 10:00 - 17:00
- Car Park 10:00 - 18:00
- Garden 10:00 - 17:00
- Park Dawn to dusk
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 27 April
- House Closed
- Café 10:00 - 17:00
- Car Park 10:00 - 18:00
- Garden 10:00 - 17:00
- Park Dawn to dusk
- Shop 10:00 - 17:00
Sizergh
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01539560951
- sizergh@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DZ