MY ENGLAND VACATION: POSTCARDS FROM KENT

As a culture vulture adventurer, I love visiting castles, historical sites, museums, and art galleries when traveling. I just returned from my England vacation. And during my England vacation, I visited Sizergh Castle. So in this post, I'm going to share the four reasons to visit Sizergh Castle. Now let's begin this post with a summary of Sizergh Castle...

ABOUT SIZERGH CASTLE AND THE ESTATE

Me right in front of Sizergh Castle ^_^ (Image: My Instagram @mughunghwa)

Sizergh Castle is a beautiful stately medieval house with rich gardens and estate. The castle is located at Helsington in Cumbria, about 6 km south of Kendal, Lake District, England. Like most historical sites in the UK, Sizergh Castle is also in the care of the National Trust. 

The land was first owned by the Deincourt family back in the 1170s. When Elizabeth Deincourt married Sir William de Stirkeland in 1239, the estate passed into the hands of what became the Strickland family. The Strickland family occupied the Sizergh estate for more than 800 years.  

In 1950, Lt. Cdr. Thomas Hornyold-Strickland (the 7th Count della Catena) gave the land to the National Trust. Now under the care of the National Trust, the castle and its estate have become one of the most visited historical sites in the Lake District. 

Inside the castle (Image: My Instagram @mughunghwa)

The castle is a must-visit if you come to the Seizerg estate. In the romantic luxurious mansion, visitors can observe some of the finest Elizabethan carved overmantels in the country, a collection of good English and French furniture, and family portraits. 

If you guys want to know more about Sizergh Castle and the estate, check out the National Trust's official website >> SIZERGH CASTLE @ NATIONAL TRUST

Now let's continue this post with the four reasons to visit Sizergh Castle if you travel to the Lake District. We shall begin with reason no.1...

#1 THE SURROUNDINGS ARE SO BREATHTAKING & SERENE

Me playing at Sizergh Castle's garden. I feel like a child again ^_^ (Image" My Instagram @mughunghwa)

Sizergh Castle and its land is not just a place for culture vulture adventurers. It is also a place for nature lovers. The surroundings of the castle are so green and serene. The whole estate is so breathtaking. Sizergh Castle's garden is also beautifully landscaped. The breathtaking and serene surroundings also make the estate a good place for healing. It makes you feel calm.

#2 IT'S A GOOD PLACE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIAST

Princess at the steps. Hehehe... feeling2 lah pulak :P (Image: My Instagram @mughunghwa)

If photography is one of your hobbies, Sizergh Castle is a must on your bucket list. The beautiful architecture of the castle, the stunning interior design inside the castle, and the mesmerizing landscape of the garden and the estate make this place awesome for taking pictures. Your camera phone won't rest well in your pocket when you're at Sizergh Castle ^_^

#3 IT'S A GOOD PLACE FOR INSPIRATION

Me with the beautiful Sizergh Castle (Image: My Instagram @mughunghwa)

If you're a writer, artist, or any kind of creative, Sizergh Castle is a must-place to visit. The castle and its estate bring loads of inspiration. A lot of romance and fantasy authors already mentioned that Sizergh Castle is one of the best places in the UK which gives them the inspiration to write their stories. Being at Sizergh Castle makes me feel like I'm in one of Lisa Kleypas's novels. Cewah... berangan :P

#4 IT'S A PLACE FOR FAMILY

My mom and I enjoying our Sizergh trail and autumn (Image: My Instagram @mughunghwa)

Sizergh Castle is not just a place for adults. The castle also provides events and activities for kids. There is a wild play trail where kids can explore and play at the same time. There are also kids’ quizzes available in the castle. All the adventures Sizergh Castle provides for adults and kids make this place a good place for families.

My mom in front of Sizergh Castle's entrance (Image: My Instagram @mughunghwa)

Plants that you can find in Sizergh Garden (Image: My Instagram @mughunghwa)

Sizergh Garden is not just a place for floras. But it is also a place for faunas. Check out this beautiful black kitty (Image: My Instagram @mughunghwa)

Let's become a farmer. Hehehe ^_^ (Image: My Instagram @mughunghwa)

This is a good dating place during the old days. Hehehe ^_^ (Image: My Instagram @mughunghwa)

I feel like I'm in a fantasy realm (Image: My Instagram @mughunghwa)

Check out the magnificent colors of autumn (Image: My Instagram @mughunghwa)

Vanity during the old days (Image: My Instagram @mughunghwa)

The bedroom (Image: My Instagram @mughunghwa)

Mami going down the spiral stairs (Image: My Instagram @mughunghwa)

Okay, so these are the four reasons to visit Sizergh Castle. So, has anyone visited Sizergh Castle? If yes, what are your opinions of the castle with its garden and estate? Did you enjoy your visit there? Are you planning to visit Sizergh Castle again soon? And btw, what kind of adventurer or traveler are you? Hehehe ^_^

Before I end this post, I have one announcement to make. I recently created a BlueSky account for myself. Are you guys on BlueSky too? If yes, let's follow each other and get connected ^_^ My BlueSky handle is fmooneira.bsky.social. Please follow me. I will follow you back ^_^

Okay, this is all for now. Thank you for reading. I'll see you guys in my next post. Have a good weekend and take care.

XoXo,

Fadima Mooneira ^_^

(Authorpreneur, Content Creator, Blogger & Illustrator)

PS: If you guys want to see more of my England vacation pictures, check them out on my Instagram @mughunghwa

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