Sizergh Castle NT

02/06/2026

🚨 Emergency Closure Notice – Friday 5 June 🚨

We’re sorry for any inconvenience, but the entire Sizergh site will be closed on Friday 5 June due to essential work being carried out by Electricity North West on overhead power lines. During this time, the site will be without power.

✅ We’ll reopen as normal on Saturday 6 June.
Thank you for your understanding while these important works take place. 💚

Other National Trust sites nearby remain open. For ideas on where to go, take a look here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district -map

[Image description: Aerial view of green parkland with trees, at the centre is mansion house with formal gardens and pond - text on it reads 'We're closed Friday 5 June'.]

29/05/2026

Have you spotted these on Sizergh Fell? 🌸

From April through to June, delicate purple orchids bring a splash of colour to the estate.

They thrive in the thin, lime-rich soils of Helsington Barrows and Sizergh Fell - a real seasonal highlight if you’re out walking.

If you do spot them, share your photos with us 📸

[Image descriptions: two photos of early purple orchids - long green stem and delicate small purple flowers in a conical shape - growing in grassy ground on Sizergh Fell.]

24/05/2026

Walking inspiration for ‍>> Sizergh Fell walk

Escape into nature on the Sizergh Fell walk - a peaceful route through woodland, limestone grassland and open fell, with plenty of chances to spot wildlife and wildflowers along the way 🦋

Plan your walk using this downloadable route👇
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/sizergh/sizergh-wildlife-walk

Follow this route from Sizergh for views of the Lakeland Fells, the Pennines and Morecambe Bay, as well as animals, birds, butterflies and wildflowers.

22/05/2026

May half term fun at Sizergh
From 23–31 May, enjoy Pokémon adventures, trails, woodland fun, tasty treats and more for the whole family. 🌳✨

What’s on:
⚡ Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail
🌳Woodland wild play trail & SOIL exhibition
🌸Gardens to explore
💡Scallop trail inside the house
🍦 Café & picnic spaces
🛍 Pocket-money shop treats

Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/familydaysoutsizergh

[Image description: Two children balancing on logs in a woodland.]

20/05/2026

Did you know? There’s a whole hidden world beneath your feet waiting to be explored at Sizergh…🌱

Follow the Holeslack trail and dive into the Wonder World: Earth children’s trail, where young explorers can discover the marvellous, muddy world of soil and the creatures that call it home.

While you’re there, visit Daughters of the Soil in Holeslack Barn, a striking photography exhibition by Joanne Coates celebrating women in agriculture and head to the Great Barn to see artwork inspired by soil from artists including Mariana Heilmann, Wim van Egmond and Elizabeth Clough.

No wellies? No problem! Families can borrow boots from Visitor Welcome and get stuck in.

Find out more about SOIL https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/sizergh/soil-exhibition-at-sizergh

[Image descriptions: Image 1 Three children sitting inside a large wooden burrow play structure with illustrated animals above, part of the Wonder World: Earth trail at Sizergh. Image 2 A family with two young children walking along a sunny, tree-lined path on the Holeslack trail at Sizergh. Image 3 Adult and child looking at photographs and information panels in the Daughters of the Soil exhibition inside Holeslack Barn at Sizergh. Image 4 Two people exploring the SOIL exhibition inside an old barn, with large sculptural installations and displays about soil and farming.]

29/04/2026

You may have seen a massive transformation in our Drawing Room over the past weeks, and the final piece will be unveiled tomorrow… the Bureau Mazarin!

Hidden inside the wooden crate, staff will be lifting out the restored piece tomorrow during opening times.

28/04/2026

Unleash your energy 23 May 2026.

Are you looking for a family day out this May half-term? ​

From 23 May, set out on an adventure on our Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail. ​
Whether you’re new to the world of Pokémon, you’ve already got fans in your family, or you’d like to introduce the next generation, join us to step away from screens and get active outdoors. ​

Find out more https://bit.ly/48nlKPy

Pokémon TCG

28/04/2026

It's National Gardening Week, and we are thinking of all the ways to make room for wildlife, whatever the size of your outdoor space 🌸🐝

By planting native flowers with blooms throughout the year, you can provide pollinators with a lasting source of food, while leaving a shallow tray of water out will keep birds and insects hydrated.

If you have a container garden, plant herbs such as marjoram or lavender. They have beautiful leaves and flowers, smell wonderful, are easy to grow, and benefit bees and butterflies.

Try not to be too tidy. A bundle of twigs placed at the back of garden borders or a pile of leaves beneath a hedge can provide shelter for invertebrates and small mammals.

Share your nature-friendly gardening tips in the comments!

Looking for further inspiration? Step into a garden near you: https://bit.ly/48vu3bW



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Find a garden to explore in Cumbria, from castle grounds to cottage gardens and vegetable plots that inspired Beatrix Potter, and tranquil woodland spaces.

22/04/2026

Put your best foot forward with our programme of guided walks 🥾

🔎 'Prehistoric Sizergh' - Mondays at 11am
🌱 'Ancient Trees and Magnificent Murals' - Mondays at 1:30pm
🐛 'Sensing Soil' with Elizabeth Clough - 16 May, 2-4pm
📸 'Summer Daze' walk and Cyanotype workshop with Joanne Coates - 20 June, 2-4pm

Find out more and book your place: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/sizergh/events

Image description: A small group of people walking along a sunny countryside path on a National Trust guided walk. The group is seen from behind, moving between hedgerows and trees, with open fields and distant hills in the background. One person in the foreground wears a wide‑brimmed hat and a jacket with the National Trust oak‑leaf logo.

15/04/2026

Did you know you can drop in and see the House team carrying out vital conservation work?

This month, the Queen's Room and the Linenfold are getting their special attention.

More info: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/sizergh/events/5483367c-8ef8-4e84-a29d-ee90d81acfa6

Image description: A member of the House team at Sizergh carefully dusts decorative items on a historic wooden mantelpiece, surrounded by ornate ceramics and an antique clock inside an elaborately carved room. She is wearing gloves.