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Plants, Poisons and Potions Trail

Beware, the past is full of surprises... Take our family trail to find out which medicines of the past were really rather dangerous!

Sat 25 May 2019

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10:00-16:00

The Sizergh Silk Road: from Goa to Antwerp

Follow the threads of Sizergh’s textile history from the Anthony and Cleopatra Flemish tapestries, to the newly rediscovered bedspread of James II.

Sat 25 May 2019

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12:00-15:30

Cecilia's Story: A Life in Letters

Explore Cecilia Strickland's life at Sizergh in the eighteenth century, through her own words.

Sat 25 May 2019

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12:00-15:30

Guided Walk: Sizergh Fell

Enjoy a 1.5 mile guided walk on Sizergh’s farmed estate.

Mon 27 May 2019

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11:00-12:30

Garden walks

Discover the variety in Sizergh’s seven-hectare garden on a guided walk.

Mon 27 May 2019

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11:30-14:00

Guided Walk: Helsington Church

Enjoy a 1.5 mile guided walk through ancient trees and historic landscape.

Mon 27 May 2019

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13:30-15:00

Early Summer on the Sizergh Estate

The delights of Sizergh change with the seasons, so join our volunteers to discover summer on the estate

Sat 01 Jun 2019

11:00-15:00

Gardener's tour

Have you always wondered what plants are best for your own garden, or not sure where to start?

Sun 02 Jun 2019

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11:00-12:00

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Flora at Sizergh

Enjoy Sizergh’s beautiful flora on this 3 mile guided walk

Fri 14 Jun 2019

11:00-14:00

Limestone Views & Meadows - Orchid Season

Join us for this June guided walk and see displays of early purple orchids and common spotted butterflies on Helsington Barrows

Wed 26 Jun 2019

11:00-15:00

A taste of the Sizergh Estate

Join us on a 5 mile walk through the ever changing scenery of the Sizergh Estate.

Sat 29 Jun 2019

11:00-15:00

Limestone Views & Meadows - Orchid Season

Join us on this early July guided walk - the best time to see displays the dark-red hellebore displays on Helsington Barrows

Wed 03 Jul 2019

11:00-15:00

Red Rose Woodturners

Watch as the wood turners demonstrate their craft and enjoy the opportunity to take home original, hand-crafted pieces.

Sun 28 Jul 2019

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10:00-16:00

Diverse Sizergh estate

Find out about the history, land-use and wild-life of this dramatic landscape on a four hour walk.

Wed 07 Aug 2019

11:00-15:00

Summer on the Sizergh Estate

The delights of Sizergh change with the seasons, so join our volunteers to discover summer on the estate on this 5 mile walk.

Thu 22 Aug 2019

11:00-15:00

National Garden Scheme Open Day

Our garden opens in support of the NGS, who help fund some of the largest nursing charities in the UK

Mon 09 Sep 2019

10:00-17:00

Heritage Open Days: Sizergh's Gunpowder Works

Join this guided walk to Sedgwick gunpowder works and learn some of their secrets

Mon 16 Sep 2019

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14:00-16:00

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 24 Sep 2019

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12:00-15:30

Greenwood Fair

Join us at Sizergh for a day of festivities, demonstrations and activities for the whole family. Children can take part in woodland crafts and learn about the outdoor areas of the castle

Sat 12 Oct 2019

10:00-16:00

Autumn Trail

Sizergh’s wildlife are all settling down for the winter now, but who lives where? Follow the trail to make sure each animal has the right home to go to.

Sat 12 Oct 2019

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10:00-16:00