Name: Sizergh
Rating: 5.0

Sizergh

Fellside Cottages, Sizergh, Kendal LA8 8DZ, UK

1-99 Years

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Sizergh this imposing house stands proudly at the gateway to the Lake District and has been home to the Strickland family for more than 800 years. There’s plenty to explore on the 1,600-acre estate, including wetland, woodland and orchards – look out for fritillary butterflies, deer and rare hawfinches. If you’d rather relax in gardens, wander through the orchards, rock garden or stumpery or stroll along the herbaceous border and fruit wall – there's something new to see in every season.

Price starts from £15.40 for Adults(18 years and over), £7.70 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £23.10 for Family(1 adult and 2 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

Garden: Rich gardens including a mirror lake, colourful herbaceous border, working kitchen garden, apple orchard and limestone rock garden.
House: Medieval manor filled with items collected by 26 generations of the Strickland family, including the internationally recognised Inlaid Chamber. Last entry in the house is at 3:15pm.
Estate: 1,600-acre estate containing wetlands, limestone pasture, ancient woodland, farmland and orchards and home to a variety of wildlife and flowers.
Second-hand bookshop: Pre-loved thrillers, autobiographies, cookbooks, DVDs, CDs and children's books for sale in the historic Great Barn second-hand bookshop.
Accessible Trail: 1.5km circular loop through ancient woodland, traditional Westmorland orchards and a historic farm.
Shop: Shop selling locally made products, home accessories, sweets, plants, toys and gifts. Benches and space to bring a picnic outside the Visitor Centre and near the Knoll.
Winter at Sizergh: There’s winter wonder for the whole family at the gateway to the Lake District this year. From 21 November - 24 December, make memories with loved ones at Sizergh.
Visiting the garden at Sizergh: Complex and varied, the garden at Sizergh tells the story of this family garden which has developed over 800 years. Explore the Rock Garden, Stumpery and Orchard: home to four national collections of hardy ferns, plus the Dutch Garden, Kitchen Garden and herbaceous border.
Exploring the estate at Sizergh: Pull on your walking shoes and explore the wider countryside around Sizergh with its ancient woodland, farmland and abundance of wildlife, as well as a wild play trail for families to enjoy.
Visiting the house at Sizergh: 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.
Borrow a mobility scooter to explore the garden and estate: If you find walking difficult but want to get out into Sizergh’s garden, or the Holeslack trail, unassisted, there are mobility scooters (or Tramper) available to hire from our Visitor Reception building.

Facilities

Parking: Please follow signs.
Food & Drinks: Cafe 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.
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.
Dogs allowed: Dogs are welcome on the wider estate. Assistance dogs only in the gardens.

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Price Details

House and garden (March to October):

Adult (18+): £15.40 with Gift Aid & £14.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17), under 5s free: £7.70 with Gift Aid & £7.00 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £38.50 with Gift Aid & £35.00 without Gift Aid.
One adult, two children: £23.10 with Gift Aid & £21.00 without Gift Aid.

Garden only:

Adult (18+): £11.00 with Gift Aid & £10.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17), under 5s free: £5.50 with Gift Aid & £5.00 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £27.50 with Gift Aid & £25.00 without Gift Aid.
One adult, two children: £16.50 with Gift Aid & £15.00 without Gift Aid.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/sizergh#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Address: Fellside Cottages, Sizergh, Kendal LA8 8DZ, UK

Post Code: LA8 8DZ

Council: Westmorland and Furn

County: Cumbria

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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.