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Visiting the house at Sizergh

Two National Trust staff members, wearing navy blue polo shirts with the NT oak leaf logo, carrying out conservation work on a large, old book.
Visitors in the house at Sizergh, Cumbria | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Sizergh has been home to the Strickland family for 800 years. Unearth their story through Sizergh’s rare Elizabethan artistry and diverse collection of over 2,400 objects.

Things to see in the house at Sizergh

Two blonde haired children and their grandmother walking through the house at Sizergh. They are talking animatedly and walking past a large tapestry.
Visitors in the Drawing Room at Sizergh, Cumbria | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris
Detail of the spinet made by John Player, late c.17th; in walnut case at Sizergh, Cumbria

Sizergh's collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Sizergh on the National Trust Collections website.

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A visitor with a room guide in the Drawing Room at Sizergh, Cumbria

Cecilia's ramp 

Learn more about our plans to reopen an early 19th century access ramp, named after its original user Cecilia Strickland.

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Exploring the estate at Sizergh 

Connect with nature in Sizergh’s woodland, wetland and farmland. Find out about the wildlife you can spot while exploring this 1,600-acre estate.

Views of fields and hills on the wider Sizergh Castle estate

Visiting the garden at Sizergh 

Feel inspired with a stroll through the gardens at Sizergh and find out what you’re likely to see growing here when you visit.

A family of four stand on the other side of a small lake surrounding by autumn foliage looking around them and into the water

Eating and shopping at Sizergh 

Can we tempt you to afternoon tea in the café, a new pair of gardening gloves from the shop or a pre-loved book during your visit to Sizergh?

Visitors in the cafe at Sizergh, Cumbria

Family-friendly things to do at Sizergh 

Join in with Summer of Play - whether you want to let little legs run off some steam, wander through a peaceful garden for a buggy-friendly walk, or discover a children’s trail through a house filled with treasures, there’s something for all ages here at Sizergh.

Visitors in the house at Sizergh. A young girl and her parents looking up at an intricate tapestry on the wall.

Houses and buildings 

Historic houses and buildings are full of stories, art and collections. Learn more about their past and plan your next visit.

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Houses and buildings in the Lake District 

Alongside its natural outdoor wonders the Lake District also has many inspiring houses and buildings to visit, from the impressive Allan Bank where Wordsworth once lived, to the former farmhouse of Beatrix Potter.

Visitors walking through the rock garden at Sizergh, Cumbria