Gardens · North West England
Levens Hall
In or near Heversham.
Levens Hall — Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Oxenholme Lake District · 6.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Levens Hall, the nearest railway station is Oxenholme Lake District, which is 6.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LA8 0PD. Please check for information regarding entry fees and accessibility before your visit.
About
Levens Hall is a public garden in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.2590°, -2.7764°.
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Official information
Levens Hall is a historic Elizabethan house located near the Lake District, known for its stunning gardens that feature the world's oldest topiary. Visitors can explore the beautiful grounds and learn about the estate's rich history.
From the Wikipedia article
Levens Hall is a manor house in the Kent valley, near the village of Levens and 5 miles (9 km) south of Kendal in Cumbria, Northern England.
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Background
History
The first house on the site was a pele tower built by the Redman family in around 1350. Much of the present building dates from the Elizabethan era, when the Bellingham family extended the house. The Bellinghams, who were responsible for the fine panelling and plasterwork in the main rooms, sold the house and estate in 1689 to Colonel James Grahme, or Graham, Keeper of the Privy Purse to King James II. Grahme made a number of additions to the house in the late 17th century. His son Henry Graham was a knight of the shire for Westmorland. Further additions were made in the early 19th century. Levens is now owned by the Bagot family and is open to the public. The small collection of steam road…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2590, -2.7764
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Levens
- Postcode
- LA8 0PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 (0)1539 560321
- Nearest railway station
- Oxenholme Lake District — 6.2 km
- Opening
- Open 7 days a week during the season; House 11am–3.30pm, Gardens 10am–5pm
- Official site
- www.levenshall.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q592302 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Levens Hall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Levens Hall - geograph.org.uk - 923020.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Levens Hall?
- Levens Hall is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 0PD), in the parish of Levens.
- What is Levens Hall?
- Levens Hall — Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Levens Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Oxenholme Lake District, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 0PD.
- Is Levens Hall a listed building?
- Levens Hall is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- How do I get to Levens Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Oxenholme Lake District, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 0PD.