Levens Hall
Cumbria, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Bagot family
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
Levens Hall, Kendal LA8 0PD
Telephone 015395 60321
Levens Hall is an Elizabethan house famous for its topiary garden, home of the Bagot family. The topiary is what nearly all reviewers lead with, described as remarkable and unlike anything they had seen, with the wider garden praised for variety and upkeep. Opinions on the house are warmer but more measured - visitors call it lovely while noting it is limited in scale next to larger properties, with the gilt leather panelling in the dining room singled out as a highlight.
Worth the trip
The topiary garden - reviewers describe it as the reason to come, with several walking round it twice.
Before you go
Reviewers report a large car park with plenty of space, and describe the house as a shorter visit than the gardens, so weight your time towards the garden.
The topiary gardens are overwhelmingly the highlight for reviewers, described as exceptional, unusual and more varied than expected, with one visitor walking round twice and another comparing the effect to Alice in Wonderland. The house is generally called interesting rather than spectacular, with several noting it is limited in scale compared with other properties, though the gilt leather wall panelling is singled out as something different. Opinions are mixed on value, with one reviewer finding the house a little expensive for what it is and a coffee small for nearly £4, while the flapjack, restaurant food and the bakery making sourdough in front of visitors are praised. Families mention that children are well catered for, including a sheet for finding the carved wooden mice around the house, and the car park is described as large.
Elizabethan house famous for its topiary garden, home of the Bagot family.
“Had a lovely time looking round the gardens - they were exceptional! And the variety was very impressive - they had a lot more than I expected. Car park was big and had plenty of space when I arrived. The shop and…”- Alistair Mason, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Car park was big and had plenty of space when I arrived.” - Alistair Mason
- How long to allow
- “A great way to spend a few hours.” - Matthew Allton
Common questions about Levens Hall
Where is Levens Hall?
Levens Hall is in Cumbria, England, at Levens Hall, Kendal LA8 0PD.
Do you need a ticket to visit Levens Hall?
Yes - Levens Hall is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Bagot family. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Levens Hall?
The topiary garden - reviewers describe it as the reason to come, with several walking round it twice.
Is Levens Hall a ruin or still intact?
Levens Hall is largely intact - Elizabethan house famous for its topiary garden, home of the Bagot family.
