Winter at Sizergh

• Tickets will go live on 1 July.
• The best way to book your tickets is online, using our event booking link, which will guarantee entry and your preferred time slot. Please ensure you create a Digitickets account when you book, as this will allow you to swap your slot (subject to availability) should you need to – we cannot do this for you. If you’re unable to book online, call our Central Box Office on 0344 249 1895.

• We continue to be impacted by rising costs and, accordingly, we needed to raise the price of tickets to carry on running Winter at Sizergh.
• We understand that there is pressure on people’s finances and are very grateful to visitors who can continue to support us – that said, we believe that the new prices still represent fantastic value for money, with new elements to the light trail and a new offer in the house.

• Once bought, tickets are non-refundable.
• Creating a Digitickets account when you book will allow you to swap your slot (subject to availability) should you need to – we cannot do this for you.

• Unfortunately, you can't use your National Trust free Reach pass for Winter at Sizergh - as per the free pass T&Cs, they cannot be used for paid events.
• Visitors can still use the Reach pass at Sizergh for free standard admission between the hours of 10am – 12pm each day, before Winter at Sizergh begins at midday.

• Yes - you can show us your booking confirmation on your phone or bring printed confirmation.

• Winter at Sizergh will run every day, 12-8pm, from 21 November – 24 December.

• The site will close at 8pm each night.
• Last entry into the house is at 7pm.

• Winter at Sizergh is suitable for all ages - there's something for everyone.

• Tickets are £5 pp. Admission prices apply to non-members, and will be included in the ticket price upon booking. Under 5s go free.

• Tickets are allocated by staggered trail start times. Timed entry slots available every 30 minutes from 12-6:30pm. The last slot, 6:30-8pm, will be an hour and a half long.

• Digital or printed tickets will be accepted.

• Please ensure you create a Digitickets account when you book, as this will allow you to swap your slot (subject to availability) should you need to. Please note that tickets for this event are non-refundable and, without a Digitickets account, cannot be amended once purchased.

Tickets are £5 pp. Under 5s go free.

• Members must bring their membership cards to be scanned on arrival.
• Tickets are allocated by staggered trail start times. Timed entry slots available every 30 minutes from 12-6:30pm. The last slot, 6:30-8pm, will be an hour and a half long.
• Please don’t arrive more than 15 minutes before your slot.
• Digital or printed tickets will be accepted.
• Please ensure you create a Digitickets account when you book, as this will allow you to swap your slot (subject to availability) should you need to. Please note that tickets for this event are non-refundable and, without a Digitickets account, cannot be amended once purchased.

• Carers accompanying NT members will not need to buy a ticket.

• Members will not pay for parking or admission.
• Winter at Sizergh is held outside of Sizergh’s normal opening hours, and charging for a ticket reflects the high quality nature of the experience, as well as helping it to run smoothly.

• From 10am — 12pm every day, you can visit Sizergh as usual — visit the garden, café, shop and estate before Winter at Sizergh begins at midday.

• Walking the trail will take about 45 minutes.
• We anticipate that a full visit, including the house, Great Barn, shop and café, should take about 2 hours.
• There's always the option to tailor your visits, and just do the parts that suit you.

• We’re expecting large numbers of visitors, so there might be some queuing time when you arrive. We anticipate that the last slot (6:30-8pm) will be particularly busy.

• We will reserve a small number of tickets for walk-ups, but booking tickets is the best way to guarantee your place.
• We recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.
• Each timed entry has limited capacity, and the early evening and weekend slots
  are likely to sell out.

• The woodland knoll will be accessible for wheelchairs, Trampers and pushchairs.
• Wheelchairs are available from reception and in the house upon arrival.
• Trampers will be able to booked through Outdoor Mobility — there is a small charge (a donation to Outdoor Mobility) to use the Tramper and Trampers can be booked online ahead of your visit or on the day via the Welcome Team (advanced booking is encouraged to guarantee availability).
• Trampers can also access the gardens as well as the path through Holeslack Wood.
• We have a range of items to use or borrow to help make your visit more comfortable — from fidget spinners to wellies. These are free to use and do not require booking.
• There are 12 designated disabled parking bays in the carpark - find out more about access at Sizergh.

• The trail is well-lit throughout.

• Baby changing facilities and accessible toilets are available in the Visitor Centre.

• Our standard policy applies to dogs during Winter at Sizergh - they are more than welcome on leads in the Visitor Centre, on the wider estate and throughout the wooded Knoll and barn.
• Access to the gardens and house is restricted to assistance dogs only.

• During the day, the lights will not be as bright. However, the winter months mean it gets dark here from 2:30pm onwards, meaning the lights will still stand out most of the time.

• There are several other elements to the offer, including the house. During the day, the garden will be open to explore. Self-led festive crafts are also running throughout, and you can take your finished paper crafts home as a special Sizergh memento.

• We wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to visit us and experience our winter offer - some visitors may prefer earlier time slots, and this allows them that opportunity.

• Sizergh has a full offer this winter, so whether you visit during the day or the evening, we think you'll still have a wonderful time.

• Pay and display charges will apply to everyone visiting the site as usual, with free parking for NT members.
• There will be two tariffs for parking during the event - visitors can pay £4 for 2 hours, or £5 for an all day ticket.
• Another option, if you're local or staying in the area, is the free shuttle bus - more information about this is coming soon.

• The gardens will close to ensure the safety of our visitors. The gardens are not lit, which would make some of the paths dangerous during the evening.

• Yes, the café will be open until 8pm, with last orders at 7:30pm.

• The shop and café are open 10am-8pm, with last orders at 6:30pm, and no ticket is necessary for shop and café access only.

• There's space to sit and enjoy a picnic under cover, outside the Visitor Centre, if you'd like to bring your own food and drink.

• The cafe will close at 8pm, with last orders at 7:30pm.