Winter at Sizergh
Visitors wander through a nature-themed outdoor light and sound trail around the Knoll featuring glowing woodland installations, lanterns, and willow stags. Inside the House, guests step into a 1760 Georgian engagement celebration filled with candlelight, music, theatrical displays, and hidden secrets. The Great Barn offers self-led festive craft activities, and seasonal food and warm drinks are available at the café.
What to Expect
Nature-themed light trail, Georgian party house, and barn crafts near Kendal.
Event Details
Duration
Walking the trail takes about 45 minutes. A full visit, including the house, Great Barn, shop and café, should take about 2 hours; visitors can tailor their visit.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
National Trust
Food & Drink
The café serves seasonal food and drinks, including Christmas dinners, turkey baps and festive sweet treats; visitors can also bring their own food and drink for the covered seating outside the Visitor Centre.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and friends seeking a festive winter outing
Vibe
Magical and immersive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
£
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: 2026 tickets: adult National Trust member £6.50; child age 5+ National Trust member £6.50; under 5s free; adult non-member £13.00; child age 5+ non-member £9.75. Non-member family tickets: 1 adult and 2 children £29.25; 1 adult and 3 children £35.75; 2 adults and 2 children £42.25; 2 adults and 3 children £48.75. Non-member prices include the £6.50 event fee plus Sizergh admission. Essential companions or carers of disabled people get free admission. National Trust members do not pay for parking; other visitors pay for parking. – Get tickets
- Hours: Every day, 12-8pm; last entry into the house is at 7pm. The gardens close at 4pm.
- Parking: Parking is free for National Trust members. During the event, parking costs £4 for 2 hours or £5 for an all-day ticket. The car park is ticketless and uses ANPR; pay at the machines or use the JustPark app. There are 12 designated disabled parking bays.
- Accessibility: The woodland knoll trail is accessible for wheelchairs, pushchairs, and Trampers, and free manual wheelchair hire is available.
- Pets: Dogs are welcome on leads in the Visitor Centre, on the wider estate, throughout the wooded Knoll and in the barn. Only assistance dogs may access the gardens and house.
Tips & Advice
- Book online early for a timed slot, especially for early-evening or weekend visits, which are likely to sell out.
- Create a Digitickets account when booking so you can swap your slot yourself if needed, subject to availability.
- Choose an evening slot if you want the lights at their brightest; daytime lights are less bright, though winter darkness starts early.
- Set up JustPark before arriving or use the payment machines; the car park uses ANPR, and National Trust members park free.
- Wear warm layers for the outdoor trail, and bring a picnic if you wish; covered seating is available outside the Visitor Centre.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: a nature-themed light and sound trail around the Knoll, the most immersive yet, designed by local artists.
- New in the house: a 1760 Georgian engagement party for Cecilia Towneley and Charles Strickland, with clues and gossip to piece together room by room.
- Essential companions or carers of disabled visitors get free admission, for members and non-members.
- National Trust members park free during the event.
- On daytime visits with little ones, pick up a children's trail card to follow around the Knoll.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should we allow?
The trail takes about 45 minutes. A full visit with the house, Great Barn, shop and café takes about two hours, but you can just do the parts that suit you.
Will we see the lights on a daytime slot?
The lights aren't as bright in daylight, but it gets dark here mid-afternoon, so they stand out most of the time. Daytime visitors can also explore the garden, do the crafts and pick up a children's trail card for the Knoll.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, on leads, in the Visitor Centre, on the wider estate, around the wooded Knoll and in the barn. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the gardens and house.
Is the trail accessible?
The Knoll trail suits wheelchairs, Trampers and pushchairs. It's well lit, with benches along the way. In the house, wheelchair users can visit the Chapel, Chapel Corridor and Library, a ground-floor ramp is available on request, and the first floor is reached via the Chapel.
Can we bring our own food?
Yes. There's covered space for a picnic outside the Visitor Centre. The café also serves Christmas dinners, turkey baps and festive sweet treats.
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