Walk Leader
Ade Gidney FRPS
Capacity
8
Sizergh Castle is a stately home and garden, The estate has been owned by the Strickland family since the 1200s until it was given to the National Trust in 1950.
The Estate and Gardens cover some 1600 acres and is home to part of the National collection
of Ferns which can be seen in the Rock garden, which is recorded as the largest limestone rock garden owned by the National Trust, the stumpery and the orchard.
The Gardens include a mirror lake providing reflections of the house on calm days. It has colourful herbaceous borders, a working kitchen garden and apple orchard. It includes some fine examples of Yew topiary.
The estate contains wetlands, limestone pasture and ancient woodland all which contain a rich variety of wildlife and flowers
Walk Location
54.284268333323, -2.7716445922852
Walk Directions
We will meet at the main visitor car park at 10am.
The Car park is pay and display £9 for the day (Free to National Trust members - remember your membership card).
Entry to the Garden is £10 (Free to National trust members)
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.Sat Nav: LA8 8DZ
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Accessibility
Full accessibility guide is available on the Sizergh Castle page of the National Trust website. Sizergh | Lake District | National Trust
Here is the summary:
Designated mobility spaces in the car park. Adapted toilet facilities by main toilet block. Flat tarmac paths from car park to garden. Wheelchair available. Mobility scooter available to hire from the Lake District Mobility website. Garden: grass and loose gravel paths, steep slopes, terraces, uneven surfaces. Parkland is open countryside with gates and stiles. Some visitors may require assistance from a companion.
Feedback Meeting Type
Decide At Walk
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