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Beningbrough - National Trust

Hall, garden and art gallery in the Vale of York
Location: Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens, Beningbrough, York, YO30 1DD
Telephone:
01904 472027 Call Us
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Look out for late colour from Dahlias

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Wander under the historic pear arch

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Pick up a second-hand book from the library

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Imagine life in the Drawing Room

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The Great Hall was built to impress

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Don't miss the hall's architecture

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Autumn colour in the American Garden

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See the tree structure in winter

About Us

For garden lovers

Relax in the walled garden or stroll among glorious borders with over 8 acres to explore, a beautiful garden cared for by the National Trust.

As spring bulbs and new buds mark the start of the year, this is quickly followed by blossom by the abundance of fruit trees and stunning tulips among the borders and west formal. The garden is undergoing a renaissance by award winning garden designer Andy Sturgeon, with a Pergola, ha-ha walk and now open, a new Mediterranean Garden.

Come high summer, the borders are bursting with colour right into autumn with dahlias looking striking through to the first frosts. Harvest time is worth returning for to see how the produce has grown, we don't like to boast but are pretty sure we grow some of York's biggest pumpkins. Wintertime lets the structure shine through with mature trees including Yorkshire champions, formally trained fruit long the brick walls and pops of colour from berries...equally welcomed by visitors and wildlife.

For history lovers

Step inside and uncover the architecture of this grand hall. Created after John Bourchier’s Grand Tour and especially time spent in Italy. The detailing and craftmanship is even more evident since the installation of a new lighting scheme as part of recent work.

The ground floor historic rooms tell the story of a country house. Through the people of the estate and key collection items, find out about different periods of time and pockets of history and their influence on what you see today. Don’t miss the second-hand book room in the library, take time out and browse the shelves or head to the Victorian laundry and potting shed for views of a time gone by.

For families

The wilderness play area and den zone are popular with families. The gardens are perfect for your own adventure and if you're looking for inspiration you can tick off many of the '50 things to do before you're 11 3/4' play list. Otherwise take your ball or kites to the large south lawn and literally kick back with a picnic and enjoy time together. In the school holidays look out for family trails or led activities on selected days.

Eating and shopping

The walled garden restaurant and brew house (open on our busiest days) offer a range of hot, home-cooked meals, light lunches, snacks and refreshments. The shop in the stables has a large selection of local items from regionally suppliers and craftspeople. Many other lines are unique to the National Trust and their designs are inspired by some of the places the charity looks after.

Stretch your legs in the parkland

If you want a longer walk, the gardens are surrounded by 380 acres of parkland where the tenant farmer's cattle graze. There are three walks available from 20 minutes to two hours taking in secluded woodlands, carpeted with bluebells in late spring, and along the riverside with the chance of spotting a kingfisher darting past.

Good to know

Dogs welcome in most areas of the garden and parkland. Free entry for National Trust and RHS members, under-fives and valid Visit York Pass holders. Plan your visit.

Visiting, volunteering and spending supports the charitable work of the National Trust - thank you!

See where else to explore with the National Trust in York and North Yorkshire.

Opening Times

April Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm

May - August open daily 10am - 5pm

September Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm

October Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm

Open all year round. Check the opening times for the rest of the year.

Events at Beningbrough - National Trust

Harvest VNY
16th Oct 24 - 3rd Nov 24

Harvest

There's lots happening at Beningbrough to celebrate the new season and the bountiful harvest. Tastings with the gardene…

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26th Oct 24 - 3rd Nov 24

Harvest Heroes at Beningbrough

Harvest Heroes Saturday 26 October - Sunday 3 November Embark on an epic adventure through the walled garden! Seek ou…

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10th Sept 24 - 23rd Mar 25

The Botanical World of Mary Delany

Head to the first floor art gallery and discover the botanical artworks of eighteenth-century artist Mary Delany in a n…

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