Sizergh Castle

Sizergh Castle is a limestone fortress with multiple towers and a central defensive structure that dates to the 14th century. It sits within formal gardens and woodland areas that frame its stone exterior.

Construction started in the 14th century and the Strickland family acquired the property through marriage in the 13th century, maintaining it until 1950. Their centuries-long ownership shaped how the building developed and changed over time.

The interior rooms display oak paneling and the Inlaid Chamber features intricate floral patterns, reflecting how the family that lived here for centuries chose to decorate their home. These rooms show the tastes and values of the people who occupied the castle over time.

Tours of the interior and garden walks are available, along with a café and parking facilities on site. The gardens change with the seasons, so different features are best seen at different times of year.

The estate holds the National Trust's largest limestone rock garden, created in the 1920s and featuring wetland areas. This unusual combination of rocky terrain and wet habitats makes for a distinctive landscape visitors don't often encounter elsewhere.

Location: Helsington

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Operator: National Trust

Address: Sizergh, near Kendal LA8 8AE

Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/sizergh

GPS coordinates: 54.28444,-2.77194

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:48