what's on at Sizergh
Meet the gardener
Have you always wondered what plants you could grow at home? Not sure where to start? Then this tour could be for you!
Sun 02 Feb 2020
+ 10 other dates
11:00-12:00
+ other times
Barn talks
A short talk delivered by our House Steward about the history and architecture of this wonderful Grade II* listed bank barn.
Tue 04 Feb 2020
+ 3 other dates
11:00-11:40
One Place, One Family, 800 Years
In a new film showing in the house in 2020, join Henry Hornyold-Strickland as he delves into the Strickland family archives and explains how he feels about his role as archivist of Sizergh.
Sat 21 Mar 2020
+ 114 other dates
12:00-15:30
Guided Walk: Sizergh Fell
Enjoy a 1.5 mile guided walk on Sizergh’s farmed estate.
Mon 23 Mar 2020
+ 31 other dates
11:00-12:30
Guided Walk: Helsington Church
Enjoy a 1.5 mile guided walk through ancient trees and historic landscape.
Mon 23 Mar 2020
+ 31 other dates
13:30-15:00
Opening of the Strickland family chapel
Still used by the Strickland family after 750 years, the chapel will be open for a limited time in 2020.
Wed 25 Mar 2020
+ 63 other dates
12:00-15:30
Spring Adventure!
Stop and take notice of the wonders of spring with our family nature challenges. You’ll need your senses to explore the garden and countryside. What will you find waking up and starting to grow this season?
Sat 28 Mar 2020
+ 22 other dates
10:00-16:00
Feed the chickens
Join the garden team as they give the chickens their dinner and settle them down for the evening.
Mon 30 Mar 2020
+ 12 other dates
15:30-16:00
Cabury's Easter Egg Hunt
Look closely and listen carefully to find out how nature grows and thrives around Sizergh this spring. Ready for the challenge? You’ll take home a chocolatey treat if you succeed.
Fri 10 Apr 2020
+ 3 other dates
10:00-16:00
Bird survey
Join one of our Rangers as we survey Low Park Wood for breeding birds.
Fri 22 May 2020
06:00-08:00
Wood fired pizza
New for 2020, we’ll be running a wood fired pizza afternoon during school holidays, so why not stop by for lunch?
Wed 27 May 2020
+ 7 other dates
12:00-15:00
Calcareous grassland surveys
Join the Rangers as we do a survey on the calcareous grassland above Park End Wetland. We are hoping to return this field to a hay meadow.
Thu 04 Jun 2020
09:30-15:00
Balsam pulling
Himalayan balsam is a non-native invasive species that out competes our native ground flora. Come and join our Rangers and regular estate volunteers on this work party.
Tue 07 Jul 2020
10:00-14:00
Red Rose Woodturners
Watch as the wood turners demonstrate their craft and enjoy the opportunity to take home original, hand-crafted pieces.
Sun 26 Jul 2020
+ 4 other dates
10:00-16:00
Conservation in action
Come and see some of the specialist conservation work carried out by our Conservation staff and Volunteers. Discover the techniques used and the care we lavish on the historic collection at Sizergh.
Thu 03 Sep 2020
+ 6 other dates
12:00-15:30
National Garden Scheme Open Day
On Monday 7 September, Sizergh will be donating all garden entry fees to the NGS. National Trust members will still be admitted for free, with an opportunity to donate to the good causes the NGS support.
Mon 07 Sep 2020
10:00-17:00
Sizergh uncovered
A chance to glimpse underneath the covers and inside the drawers of some our furniture, and see the collection in a new light.
Tue 22 Sep 2020
+ 5 other dates
12:00-15:30
Coppice cutting
Join our Ranger team and regular estate volunteers who will be cutting a coppice block.
Tue 13 Oct 2020
+ 1 other date
10:00-14:30
Local Christmas shopping evening
Treat yourself or pick out the perfect gift for someone special from our inspiring ranges – don’t forget to bring your proof of address, there’s a 10% discount in the shop for all customers with an LA postcode.
Thu 03 Dec 2020
+ 1 other date
16:00-18:00
Meet Father Christmas
It’s the busiest time of year for Father Christmas, but he’ll be taking some time off to enjoy a traditional festive season at Sizergh.
Sat 05 Dec 2020
+ 5 other dates
10:00-16:00
Make a gingerbread decoration
Drop in and get creative with this festive pastime, where you'll get to decorate a Christmas biscuit to take home and hang on your tree.
Sat 12 Dec 2020
+ 7 other dates
10:00-16:00