Castles · North West England
Sizergh Castle
In or near Oxenholme.
Sizergh Castle — Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxenholme Lake District · 4.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sizergh Castle, the nearest railway station is Oxenholme Lake District, which is 4 km away. Entry is paid, and accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is LA8 8AE.
About
Sizergh Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Built in the Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Owned by National Trust. Managed by National Trust. Address: LA8 8AE. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.2844°, -2.7719°.
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Heritage listing
Sizergh Castle () is a stately home with garden and estate at Helsington in Cumbria, England, about 4 miles (6 km) south of Kendal. Located in historic Westmorland, the castle is a Grade I listed building. While remaining the home of the Hornyold-Strickland family, the castle with its garden and estate is in the care of the National Trust. In 2016 the Sizergh estate was included in the newly extended Lake District National Park.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Sizergh Castle is a historic manor house located near Kendal, Cumbria, surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland. Visitors can explore the house, which features a rich history and stunning architecture, as well as enjoy the expansive gardens and estate.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Sizergh Castle () is a stately home with garden and estate at Helsington in Cumbria, England, about 4 miles (6 km) south of Kendal. Located in historic Westmorland, the castle is a Grade I listed building. While remaining the home of the Hornyold-Strickland family, the castle with its garden and estate is in the care of the National Trust. In 2016 the Sizergh estate was included in the newly extended Lake District National Park.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The Deincourt family owned this land from the 1170s. On the marriage of Elizabeth Deincourt to Sir William de Stirkeland in 1239, the estate passed into the hands of what became the Strickland family, who owned it until it was gifted to the National Trust in 1950 by Lieutenant Commander Thomas Hornyold-Strickland, 7th Count della Catena, R.N., a grandson of the 1st Baron Strickland. Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII and a relative of the Stricklands, is thought to have lived here after her first husband, Sir Edward Burgh, died in 1533. Katherine's second husband, Lord Latymer, was kin to the dowager Lady Strickland, Katherine Neville. It was extended in Elizabethan times. Sir…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.2844, -2.7719
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Helsington
- Postcode
- LA8 8AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Oxenholme Lake District — 4 km
- Opening
- Daily 12pm–4pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2290997 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sizergh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sizergh Castle 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sizergh Castle?
- Sizergh Castle is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 8AE), in the parish of Helsington.
- What is Sizergh Castle?
- Sizergh Castle — Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sizergh Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Oxenholme Lake District, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 8AE.
- Who runs Sizergh Castle?
- Sizergh Castle is operated by National Trust.
- Is Sizergh Castle a listed building?
- Sizergh Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Sizergh Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Sizergh Castle is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Sizergh Castle charge admission?
- Sizergh Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Sizergh Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Oxenholme Lake District, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 8AE.