Sizergh

Lake District

Beautiful medieval house with rich gardens and estate

Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DZ

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View of Sizergh's grey stone manor house, outbuildings, garden and surrounding estate from above. It's a sunny spring day, and the grass is green.

Opening times for 17 July 2026
Asset	Opening time
House	12:00 - 16:00
Café	10:00 - 17:00
Car Park	09:00 - 19:00
Garden	10:00 - 17:00
Park	Dawn - Dusk
Shop	10:00 - 17:00

To help families enjoy days out for less this summer, the Government has introduced a temporary reduction in VAT, running from 25 June to 1 September 2026. This means the admission price you pay at the till may be less than advertised. Please speak to a member of the Welcome Team when you arrive if you have any queries.

Free entry for National Trust members.

Our car park is pay and display and charges apply for non-members. Please note, the machine only takes coins - please visit us at reception to pay for parking via card. Charges are as follows until 1st November:

1 hour: £3.50
2 hours: £6.50
4 hours: £8.00
All day: £9.50

National Trust members park free but must scan their membership card at the machine for a ticket.

Group Bookings (over 15 people) will receive a 5% discount.

House and garden 2026/27
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£16.50	£15.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£8.30	£7.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£41.30	£37.50
1 adult, 2 children	£24.80	£22.50

Garden only 2026/27 (March - November)
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£12.10	£11.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£6.10	£5.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£30.30	£27.50
1 adult, 2 children	£18.20	£16.50

Garden only 2026/27 (November - March)
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£7.20	£6.50
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£3.60	£3.25
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£17.90	£16.25
1 adult, 2 children	£10.80	£9.75

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Adventure playground/play area
The wild play trail is a natural play area and is most suitable for ages three and up.
Bookshop
Our second-hand bookshop is located in the Great Barn.
Café
Open every day, serving hot meals, drinks and snacks using seasonal produce grown in the garden. Lunch served until 2:30pm, with cakes, drinks and ice cream served until close.
Car park
Tarmac surfaced, with slate-chipped parking bays.
Car park - more information
Cycle parking
Cycle parking is located outside visitor reception. Ask at Visitor Welcome if you want to borrow a lock. Cycle parking includes an outdoor plug for charging of E-cycles. Additional cycle parking is also available at the café.
Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome on the wider estate. Assistance dogs only in the gardens.
Picnic area
Grassed central area in the carpark, which has picnic benches. There are also benches just past the Wooded Knoll.
Shop
Shop can be found in the Visitor Centre and offers a great selection of books, fashion, garden, homeware and stationery alongside of souvenirs, confectionery, plants and toys.
Toilet
Café toilets situated at the entrance to the Visitor Centre. A main toilet block is located in the Old Forge building, to the right of the house.
Toilet - more information
Designated mobility spaces in the car park. Adapted toilet facilities by main toilet block. Flat tarmac paths from car park to garden. Wheelchair available. Mobility scooter available to hire from the Lake District Mobility website. Garden: grass and loose gravel paths, steep slopes, terraces, uneven surfaces. Parkland is open countryside with gates and stiles. Some visitors may require assistance from a companion.
Click here to access the full Accessibility Guide for Sizergh - AccessAble.co.uk
Accessible route and/or map
The Holeslack accessible trail is a 1.5km route, running up to Holeslack and through Holeslack wood.
Accessible route and/or map - more information
Accessible toilet
Located in the Visitor Centre, the accessible toilet is 1.5m x 2.2m, has left hand transfer and is lit by fluorescent bulbs. It also contains baby changing facilities.
Accessible toilet - more information
Designated parking
There are 12 designated parking bays for disabled visitors in the main car park. These are on a firm, tarmac surface close to the Visitor Centre.
Designated parking - more information
Drop-off point
It is possible to drop visitors off outside the Visitor Centre if all designated parking bays are full.
Induction loop
An Induction Loop is available at the Reception desk.
Induction loop - more information
Level access to food outlet
Ramp available for access. Visitor Centre is all on one level.
Level access to food outlet - more information
Level access to shop
Ramp available for access to the shop. Visitor Centre is all on one level.
Level access to shop - more information
Level access/terrain
Level access to the ground floor of the house. During Winter at Sizergh, wheelchair users wishing to access the first floor of the House can enter and exit via the Chapel. Please note: wheelchair users can visit the Chapel, Chapel Corridor and Library only due to largely level access between these showrooms.
Level access/terrain - more information
Narrow corridors
There are two narrow corridors located in the house, one measuring 100cm and the other 85cm in width.
Powered mobility vehicle available
Two powered mobility vehicles, or Trampers, and three manual wheelchairs are available for hire at Visitor Reception. Pre-book online.
Powered mobility vehicle available - more information
Ramped access/slopes
A wheelchair ramp to access the ground floor of the house is available on request.
Seating available
Seating available inside and outside of the Visitor Centre. There are chairs and sofas on the visitor route in the house available as rest points. There are benches located at various points throughout the park and gardens.
Steps/uneven terrain
There are 26 steps up to the first floor of the house from the Lower Hall, each around 15cm high. There are handrails on either side of the staircase. There are four steps on the first floor of the house between showrooms. Garden has grass and loose gravel paths, steep slopes, terraces, uneven surfaces. Parkland is open countryside with associated terrain.
Steps/uneven terrain - more information
Virtual tour
Virtual tours available on Sizergh's website - house, garden, estate and arrival.
Virtual tour - more information
Wheelchairs available
Manual wheelchairs are available to hire free of charge from Visitor Reception and in the Lower Hall (for use on the first floor of the house).
Map
Directions via Google Maps
Car-free
Travel the green way and help us preserve this amazing place. Visit Sizergh by bus and receive a free regular hot drink when you show your bus ticket. Plan your car-free visit with Good Journey
Car-free - more information
On foot
There are many footpaths to the Sizergh estate, including a trail that starts in Kendal and follows the River Kent. The network of paths also includes Levens (1.3 m/27 mins), Brigsteer (1.3 m/27 mins), Kendal (3.25m/1 hr 45mins). The Lake District Boundary Walk passes near the pedestrian entrance.
On foot - more information
Cycling
National Cycle Route 70 passes by our main gate, and connects to Oxenholme station along low traffic country lanes. From Kendal, take cycle Route 6 to meet National Cycle Route 70. More information about National Cycle Route 70
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. Electric bike hire is also available through partners Ease-E-Ride - collect an e-bike from Arnside train station or from Sizergh. Find out more about exploring car-free
Cycling - more information
By bus
Regular buses operated by Stagecoach pass the estate which connect to Kendal, Lancaster, Barrow and the Lake District. From Kendal, take the hourly X6 bus or the 555, 755, 551 and 530 bus services to the Heaves / Brettagh stop (ask the bus driver for Sizergh). Plan your car-free visit with Good Journey and enjoy a free regular size hot drink when you show your bus ticket: Find out more about exploring car-free
All bus timetables available here
Once at the Heaves/Brettagh take care crossing this busy road and use the crossing place. Continue walking in the direction 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 (20 mins walk). Visit the Stagecoach website or download the Stagecoach app for real time travel information.
By bus - more information
By train
The closest train station is Oxenholme which is 11 minutes (4.4 miles) in a taxi to Sizergh, or a 23 minute (4.2 mile) cycle ride along predominantly traffic-free country lanes via the villages of Natland and Sedgwick. There are connections at Oxenholme from Glasgow, Carlisle, Crewe, Birmingham and London. Kendal station is 5.1 miles from Sizergh. You can easily get a taxi from Oxenholme or Kendal stations to Sizergh using local companies Lakeside (01539 239 239) or Blue Star Taxis (01539 723670). Find out more about exploring car-free
By road
From the M6, exit at junction 36, take the A590 towards Kendal, then come off at the Barrow-in-Furness turning. Follow the brown signs, one of which comes quickly after the Brettargh Holt roundabout so please be aware you should be in the right hand lane. Parking: 250 yards from the main entrance. Parking is free for members and you can join us by visiting reception, or pay for parking using the machine.
Parking: Please follow signs.
Sat Nav: LA8 8DZ
Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DZ
01539560951
sizergh@nationaltrust.org.uk

Planning your visit

Access at Sizergh | Lake District

We want to make sure that Sizergh is accessible for all visitors. The historic house, gardens and estate we care for present challenges in creating access for all, but we are taking steps to ensure that as many people as possible are able to experience Sizergh’s history and beauty. Here you’ll find information about access across the different areas of Sizergh and how to make the most of your visit.