The Strickland family have been residents to the Sizergh Castle for over 750 years. Until this day it still remains the home of the family. The castle is set-up in a very large yet beautiful landscape with gardens surrounding. During Tudor times the castle was extended in size.
The castle could be a place for those to seek that are on a romantic honey moon because the scenery is so beautiful and the grounds remind many of a romantic fairytale.
The mansion holds some of the world’s finest Elizabethan over mantels that have been carved into different structures. There are some very nice and elegant English and French furnishings. The family portraits can be found throughout different rooms of the castle.
The gardens surround the castle are very large and are what draws the interest of many people that visit. The gardens are just as fascinating as the castle itself.
Sizergh Castle and Gardens
There are paths that go in circles and take you down little trails so that you can fully explore the beauty of the gardens. Many people find it to be a very peaceful atmosphere and they also find it calming.
The National Trust’s largest limestone rock is a part of the garden and has some of the hardiest ferns growing that are a part of the National Collection.
When taking children along, you should ask about the Children’s Garden Treasure hunt. All throughout the year there are events that come up with various activities and one of them is the leaflet garden hunt for children.
The castle is situated between popular Lake District National Park and Yorkshire Dales National Park, near the Kendal town. So if you are coming to visit Sizergh Castle, you may want to go for some hiking tour around those two National parks, which are among the largest national parks in the country.
