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 & Gardens Opening Times and Admission Details
Levens Hall & 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 the various attractions and facilities at Levens Hall for the year 2026.
Opening Times
House & Gardens:
- Season: 27 March 2026 - 3 October 2026
- Days Open: 7 days a week during the season
- Gardens: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM)
- House: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Last entry at 3:00 PM)
Levens Kitchen:
- Open 7 days a week
- 16 January 2026 - 26 March 2026: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 27 March 2026 - 3 October 2026: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- 4 October 2026 - 31 December 2026: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Gift Shop:
- Open 7 days a week
- 16 January 2026 - 26 March 2026: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- 27 March 2026 - 3 October 2026: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 4 October 2026 - 31 December 2026: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission Prices
House & Gardens:
- Adult: £17.30
- Child (5-16 years): £5.75
- Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £42.75
Gardens Only:
- Adult: £13.00
- Child (5-16 years): £4.75
- Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £29.00
Additional Information:
- Children under 5 years old are admitted free of charge.
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the entrance kiosk.
- Historic Houses members can access the House & Gardens for free during normal opening times (not valid for special events).
Season Tickets
Season tickets for the Gardens are available for the 2026 season:
- Single: £35
- Double: £60
- Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £65
Season tickets allow unlimited visits during the season and can be purchased online or at the entrance kiosk.
For further 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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