Sizergh Castle
Cumbria, England
Photo: Christopher Down, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Gallery: Vl'hurg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Christopher Down, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
- Nearest station
- Oxenholme Lake District, 2.5 miles (straight-line)
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
- Note
- Medieval pele-tower house; NT now brands it Sizergh
Pinpoint
Sizergh, Kendal LA8 8DZ
Telephone 015395 60951
Opening Hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| 7 September - 1 November | Mon: Closed Tue - Sun: 12:00 - 16:00 |
| 2 November - 15 November | House closed |
| 23 November - 20 December | House - Daily 12:00 - 20:00 |
Last entry to the house is 45 mins before closing. The house is also open on Bank Holidays. Individual dates outside these ranges are on the official page.
Checked against the official page on 25 August 2026.
Visitor essentials
- Access
- Access to the first floor of the house is up 26 steps with handrails; entry to the house itself is via a 240cm-wide door with a ramp and no steps.
- Facilities
- 12 designated parking bays for disabled visitors in the main car park.
- Dogs
- Dogs are welcome but not allowed into the formal gardens or the house.
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.
At a glance
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.
What visitors say
Sizergh Castle reviews · 4.6 / 5 across 5,100 Google reviews
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.
“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
Getting in - what National Trust says
Designated mobility spaces in the car park and adapted toilet facilities by the main toilet block, with flat tarmac paths running from the car park to the garden. A wheelchair is available and a mobility scooter can be hired through Lake District Mobility. The garden has grass and loose gravel paths, steep slopes, terraces and uneven surfaces, and the parkland is open countryside with gates and st
Taken from National Trust’s own website and read 28 July 2026 - check the current version. Access can change with building work, weather and staffing - if the visit depends on it, ring ahead.
Walks at Sizergh Castle
Sizergh Castle is on our walks roll because a visitor described a walk here in their own review:
“Finally, a walk around the lake gives splendid views of the house, which then takes you to the Soil Exhibition.”- R, visitor review
Also worth knowing: dogs are reported welcome.
Comparing options? See every UK castle with a walk visitors describe.
One visitor's account, not a route guide. We hold no distances, waymarks or start points. For the actual route, check the operator's own site and an Ordnance Survey map before you set out, and treat coastal and clifftop paths as weather- and tide-dependent.
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Plenty of parking but you may have to be patient to find a bay at peak times.” - AussieIslander
- Facilities
- “The gift shop has thought of everything for the trails around the castle, wellies, ponchos, umbrellas and dog leads to use for free.” - Alison Page
Common questions about Sizergh Castle
Where is Sizergh Castle?
Sizergh Castle is in Cumbria, England, at Sizergh, Kendal LA8 8DZ.
Do you need a ticket to visit Sizergh Castle?
Yes - Sizergh Castle is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Sizergh Castle?
Yes - Sizergh Castle offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the castle itself or within its grounds. See the Castles You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
Are there walks at Sizergh Castle?
Visitor reviews describe walking here - one reviewer wrote: “Finally, a walk around the lake gives splendid views of the house, which then takes you to the Soil Exhibition.”. That is one visitor's account rather than a route guide, so check the operator's own site and an Ordnance Survey map for distances, paths and start points before setting out.
What is the highlight of visiting Sizergh Castle?
The gardens - reviewers rate the walk around them as a highlight equal to the house tour itself, not just a pleasant extra.
