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 Opening Times and Admission Details
Levens Hall and Gardens is a historic attraction located in Cumbria, featuring the world's oldest topiary gardens and an Elizabethan house. Below are the detailed opening times and admission prices for various facilities and events at Levens Hall.
General Opening Times
- House and Gardens: Open from 28 March 2025 to 4 October 2025, 7 days a week.
- House: 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM (last entry at 3:00 PM).
- Gardens: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM).
Christmas Opening Times
- Open on 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 December 2025.
- Fridays: 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM (last entry at 3:00 PM).
- Weekends: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM).
Levens Kitchen and Gift Shop
- Open 7 days a week.
- Hours vary by season:
- 28 March 2025 to 4 October 2025: Kitchen: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Gift Shop: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- 5 October 2025 to 23 December 2025: Kitchen: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Gift Shop: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
- 27 December 2025 to 31 December 2025: Kitchen: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Gift Shop: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Closed from 1 January 2026 to 15 January 2026.
Admission Prices
- House and Gardens: Adult: £16.45, Child: £5.50, Family: £41.00.
- Gardens Only: Adult: £12.45, Child: £4.50, Family: £31.00.
Special Events
- Christmas at Levens: Includes festive decorations, music, and Father Christmas visits (booking required for Father Christmas).
- Music Timetable: Performances by local choirs and bands on specific dates in December.
For group visits, private tours, and school trips, please contact Levens Hall directly to arrange bespoke packages.
We hope you enjoy your visit to Levens Hall and Gardens!
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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