The gardens and extended parkland at Sizergh Castle are wonderful to explore. There is a mirror lake, herbaceous borders, a working kitchen garden, apple orchard and limestone rock garden.
The National Trust castle, cafe and shop are also onsite.
NT members are free, non-members must pay to enter the garden and castle.

Adam

April 16, 2022

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Lovely for a tea or coffee plus cake. very expensive though. That's the National Trust for you!

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November 20, 2022

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Sizergh Castle is a medieval fortified manor house.
The National Trust own and manage the castle including an amazing collection of objects that were collected by 30 generations of the Stickland family. There is also a wonderful garden, shop, cafe and wider estate to explore.
NT members are free to enter, non-members must pay for parking and entry.

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1. Sizergh Fell Walk

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2. Sizergh Castle Café & Shop – Sizergh Castle and Gardens loop from Helsington

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3. The Mushroom on Scout Scar – River Kent Gorge loop from Sedgwick

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Location: Helsington, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Sizergh Castle and Gardens

1. Sizergh Fell Walk

2. Sizergh Castle Café & Shop – Sizergh Castle and Gardens loop from Helsington

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