Sizergh Castle and Garden
This imposing house, at the gateway to the Lake District, stands proud in a rich and beautiful garden, which includes a pond, lake, national collection of hardy ferns and a superb limestone rock garden. Still lived in by the Strickland family, Sizergh has many tales to tell and certainly feels lived in, with centuries-old portraits and fine furniture sitting alongside modern family photographs. The exceptional wood panelling culminates in the Inlaid Chamber, returned here in 1999 from the Victoria & Albert Museum. The 647-hectare (1,600-acre) estate includes limestone pasture, orchards and ancient, semi-natural woodland
Don't miss
Admire some of England's finest Elizabethan wood carving and panelling.
Relax in the National Trust's largest limestone rock garden.
See the kitchen garden, orchard and herbaceous border.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Prices
Gift Aid Admission
(Standard Admission prices in brackets) House and garden:
adult £7.90 (£7.15), child £4 (£3.60), family £19.80 (£17.90), family (1 adult and up to 3 children) £11.90 (£10.75).
Garden:
adult £5.15 (£4.65), child £2.65 (£2.40).
Reduced rate when arriving by cycle or public transport
Facilities
Shopping & eating
Savour local, seasonal food in our contemporary licensed café. Buy a picnic to enjoy while relaxing in the garden. Plants and local products from our shop. Sample the food at the pub and farm tea-room.
Parking
250 yards
Learning
Suitable for school groups. Adult study days
Families & children
Baby-changing facilities. Front-carrying baby slings and hip-carrying infant seats for loan. Children's information sheets. Children's quiz
Places to stay
One holiday cottage in a remote location, enjoying excellent views of the castle and surrounding countryside. Sleeps 8 people. Available for short breaks and week bookings. More information on self-catering accommodation at Sizergh Castle and Garden
Mobility information
Parking
In main car park. Drop-off point
Building
Level entrance. 2 wheelchairs. Level access is available only to lower hall where contents very limited. Many stairs to other floors, reproduction of Inlaid Chamber panelling in lower hall. Ramp to visitor reception building – including shop and café
WCs
Beside main WCs
Grounds
Grass and loose gravel paths, steep slopes, terraces, uneven surfaces. Map of accessible route. Some visitors may require assistance from their companion. Two single seater PMVs and manual wheelchairs available
Location:
3½ miles south of Kendal
Plan your journey
Plan your journey by car using Transport Direct's journey planner
Bus services
Stagecoach in Cumbria 555 Keswick–Kendal/Lancaster (passing close Lancaster ), 552 Kendal–Arnside (passing close Arnside ). All pass Kendal
Cycling
NCN6, 1½ miles. RCR20 passes main gate View local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network website
By road
M6 exit 36 then A590 towards Kendal, take Barrow-in-Furness turning and follow brown signs. From Lake District take A591 south then A590 towards Barrow-in-Furness. Sat Nav: enter LA8 8DZ
By train
Oxenholme 3 miles
On foot
footpaths 530002 and 530003 pass by Sizergh Castle
Ordnance survey reference
97:SD498878
Address :
Sizergh Castle and Garden
Sizergh, near Kendal,
Cumbria
LA8 8AE