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 is a historic attraction located in Cumbria, England, featuring the world's oldest topiary gardens and an Elizabethan house. Below are the detailed opening times and admission information for the various facilities at Levens Hall:
Opening Times
- The House: Open from 27th March 2026 to 3rd October 2026, 7 days a week, from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM (last entry at 3:00 PM). The House will be closed on 6th June 2026 for one day.
- The Gardens: Open from 27th March 2026 to 3rd October 2026, 7 days a week, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM).
- Levens Kitchen: Open year-round, 7 days a week. Drinks and cakes are available from 9:30 AM, and food is served from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The opening hours are 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
- The Gift Shop: Open year-round, 7 days a week. From 27th March 2026 to 3rd October 2026, it is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. From 4th October 2026 to 31st December 2026, and from 16th January 2026 to 26th March 2026, it is open from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The Gift Shop will be closed on 23rd March 2026 for stocktaking.
Admission Prices
- House & 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. Historic Houses members can access the House and Gardens for free during normal opening times, excluding special events.
Group Visits
Groups are welcome but must book in advance. Guided tours of the House are available at 10:00 AM for groups of 10 to 40 people. The Gardens can be toured freely or with a private guided tour for an additional cost of £145.
Additional Information
Season tickets for the Gardens are available for the 2026 season, with prices starting at £35 for a single ticket. Complimentary admission is offered to tour leaders and coach drivers for group visits.
For further details, contact Levens Hall at +44 (0)1539 560321 or [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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