Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
Sizergh, Kendal LA8 8DZ
Telephone 015395 60951
Possible Opening hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
A medieval pele-tower house, expanded over centuries into a full manor and now branded simply 'Sizergh' by the National Trust. The gardens are a genuine draw in their own right, and the house tour brings out authentic, well-preserved interiors rather than a reconstruction.
Worth the trip
The gardens - reviewers rate the walk around them as a highlight equal to the house tour itself, not just a pleasant extra.
Before you go
The Trust has mobility trampers available that reviewers say give disabled visitors access to almost the entire grounds, though not the inside of the castle; on bank holidays expect a queue at the main cafe, but there's usually a quicker-moving outdoor coffee van as an alternative.
Reviewers consistently praise Sizergh Castle's gardens, knowledgeable staff, and well-furnished interior, with several highlighting the National Trust's mobility trampers that make most of the grounds accessible, though the castle interior itself isn't wheelchair-friendly, being an ancient building. One visitor mentions it can get crowded on bank holidays, but parking and cafe queues were still manageable.
Medieval pele-tower house; NT now brands it Sizergh
“The wild trail was really fun and we had even more fun as it was super muddy! The gift shop has thought of everything for the trails around the castle, wellies, ponchos, umbrellas and dog leads to use for free. They…”— Alison Page, visitor review
Further reading
Gibsons - Castle Cutaway (1000pc)
Detailed cutaway illustration of a medieval castle's rooms, dungeon to battlements.
Find it on AmazonUGears - Hogwarts Castle mechanical wooden model (340pc)
Currently-sold mechanical wooden 3D model kit, 340 parts.
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