Horticultural collection

National Trust - Sizergh Castle

Cumbria

Description

18 acre garden with large limestone rock garden incorporating NCs and adjoining orchard bed displaying collections in groups plus kitchen garden fern border. The Stumpery garden now also houses the Fern Collections. Dogs not allowed in garden but plenty of walks on Sizergh estate.

Contact

Bertie Swainston

Address

National Trust, Sizergh Castle

Kendal

Cumbria

LA8 8AE

Telephone

01539 560951

E-mail

sizergh@nationaltrust.org.uk

Website

nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/sizergh?origin=search

Statistics

6 species
9 cultivars
38 taxa

Best time to view

Early May for emerging croziers, bronze fronds in Oct.

Opening Times

See website or phone for details.

Entry

See website or phone for details.

Directions

3½ miles S Kendal A590/A591 (SD498878). Oxenholme station 3 miles. Bus CMS 555 Keswick-Lancaster.

• Disabled access
• No dogs allowed
• WC
• Light Refreshments
• Parking
• Plant sales