Sizergh Castle
Sizergh Castle near Kendal is a medieval tower house that has been home to the Strickland family for over seven hundred years, growing over the centuries into a rambling and characterful country house. The great hall and impressive Elizabethan carved chimney pieces speak of long continuity, while the gardens — including one of the National Trust's finest limestone rock gardens — bring extraordinary seasonal colour. With the Lake District fells as a backdrop, the whole setting feels timeless.
- Medieval peel tower with 700 years of family history
- Renowned limestone rock garden
- Lake District fell views
Best for history enthusiasts and garden lovers on the southern edge of the Lake District.
Things to see at Sizergh Castle
Tick these off when you visit — open the place in Manorhop to save your progress.
- The Medieval Pele Tower
- The Inlaid Chamber Panelling
- Limestone Rock Garden
- The Lake and Grounds
- National Fern Collection