Levens Hall
Picturesque manor house in gardens famous for their topiary.
Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD
Facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Parkland / open spaces
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Picnic area
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Shop
Levens Hall is an Elizabethan mansion built around a 13th-century pele tower, the much loved home of the Bagot family.
With fine panelling, plasterwork, Cordova leather wall coverings, paintings by Rubens, Lely and Cuyp the earliest English patchwork, an important collection of Jacobean furniture and Wellingtoniana combine with other beautiful objects to form a fascinating collection.
The world-famous Topiary Gardens were laid out by Guillaume Beaumont, Gardener to King James II and Colonel James Grahme, from 1694, and his design has remained largely unchanged to this day. Over 100 individual pieces of topiary, some over nine metres high, massive beech hedges and colourful seasonal bedding provide magnificent visual impact.
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Levens Hall and Gardens is a historic attraction located near Kendal in Cumbria, featuring the world's oldest topiary gardens and an Elizabethan house. Below are the detailed opening times and admission information for the various facilities and events at Levens Hall.
General Opening Times
The House and Gardens are open from 27th March 2026 to 3rd October 2026, 7 days a week. The Gardens are open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM), and the House is open from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM (last entry at 3:00 PM).
Admission Prices
- House and Gardens: Adult £17.30, Child £5.75, Family £42.75
- Gardens Only: Adult £13.00, Child £4.75, Family £29.00
Tickets can be purchased online or at the entrance kiosk. Online tickets are not date-specific but must be used during the 2026 season.
Levens Kitchen and Gift Shop
Both facilities are open 7 days a week:
- 16th January 2026 to 26th March 2026: Kitchen: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Gift Shop: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- 27th March 2026 to 3rd October 2026: Kitchen: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Gift Shop: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 4th October 2026 to 31st December 2026: Kitchen: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Gift Shop: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Special Events
Christmas at Levens Hall: Open Fridays and weekends in December 2025. Admission prices vary, and Historic Houses membership does not apply to special events.
Father Christmas Visits: Available on Saturdays and Sundays in December 2025. Booking is essential.
Group Visits
Groups are welcome but must book in advance. Private guided tours of the House and Gardens are available for an additional fee.
Additional Information
Season tickets for the Gardens are available for the 2026 season, and Historic Houses members can access the House and Gardens for free during regular opening times.
For more details, contact Levens Hall at +44 (0)1539 560321 or email [email protected].
Historic Houses members visit for free.
House and Gardens
Adult – £16.45
Child – £5.50
Family – £41
Gardens only
Adult – £12.45
Child – £4.50
Family – £31
Season Tickets for the Gardens
Single – £30
Double £55
Private guided tours of House and Gardens are available by prior arrangement only. Groups welcome. Please phone/email to check availability and prices.
Getting here
Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD
The main visitor entrance is at ///sunshine.unspoiled.dairy. What does this mean?
Situated 5 miles south of Kendal on A6. 5 minutes from Junction 36 of the M6. Follow brown tourist signs.
Levens Hall is situated on the Cumbria Coastal Way footpath and National Cycle Route 6 passes nearby. We can be reached using local bus routes 555 and 755. Oxenholme station, Kendal is 10 mins away by taxi.
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