Yorkshire’s Great
Free Guide 2008
Houses, Castles & Gardens 40 illustrated attractions with map
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Great Abbeys - Page 4
Travelling to visit Yorkshire's Great Houses, Castles & Gardens attractions.
BrontĂŤ Connection - Pages 4-5
By Road
Great Gardens & Arboretums- Pages 6-9
Yorkshire has an excellent road network being easily accessible from all parts of the country.
Great Castles - Pages 10-11 Great Houses - Pages 12-20
From the south the A1 & M1 provide excellent links whilst the M62 gives speedy access from the west.
Great Museums - Page 20-21
From the North East & Scotland the A1 brings you to the heart of our attractions.
National Trust - Page 22
By Rail
English Heritage property
High speed trains from London and Scotland link into an excellent local network at places such as York., Leeds, Doncaster & Darlington.
By Air Green Flag - Attractions showing this logo have been recognised as achieving excellence in recreational green areas
VAQAS -Attractions showing this logo have shown a commitment to providing a Quality Visitor Experience. Registered Museum
Fly into Leeds Bradford International Airport from overseas or most of the UK regional airports.
Tourist Information Centres for more detailed information Yorkshire is well provided with over 40 TICs where you can obtain more detailed information leaflets on our attractions. For a full list of TICs go to www.britainexpress.com/TIC/Yorkshire.htm or the Yorkshire Tourist Board at www.yorkshire.com or email: info@ytb.org.uk
Extra Information HHA Member of the Historic Houses Association Winter Opening Attractions are either fully open or have reduced opening times during winter months. It is preferable to confirm in advance by telephoning. Plant Sales Children’s Playground Tearoom Gift Shop Group Visits Facilities for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility Facilities for visual impairments Facilities for auditory impairments
Map Ref Each attraction has a unique map reference number to allow you to easily locate it on the map on the back cover.
For extra information on Entrances Charges, Seasonal Opening Times, Events, Weddings & Functions Facilities, Disabled Provisions, or Group Visits contact the individual attraction direct or visit their websites which are all linked from our website: www.castlesandgardens.co.uk
Group Visits & Educational Visits Our attractions offer immense scope for visits from either general or special interest groups. Many have dedicated Group & Educational Visits Organisers who will be pleased to discuss your specific requirements as well as supply you with information packs. Contact them directly or visit their websites via www.castlesandgardens.co.uk
Disabled Facilities Some properties offer good access for wheelchairs inside & outside whereas at others, because of Listed Building status or topography, full access cannot be given. Many properties also provide facilities for those with hearing or visual impairment. Please check with the attraction before your visit.
Our Heritage Attractions offer a vast diversity of Interest, Fun & Activities for All of the Family Gardens feature at all of the attractions from the formal parterres & knot gardens to the old walled gardens, kitchen gardens and spectacular parkland landscapes. Picnic in the grounds or visit one of the Fine Tearooms or Restaurants which are a feature of most of the attractions – often with tables outside for al fresco refreshment. All have Gift Shops to browse and some boast Farm and Specialist Shops offering a range of high quality products. Events are staged throughout the year from Flower Festivals to Car & Steam Rallies or Period Re-enactments. Relax in the grounds to Band & Jazz Concerts, Drama & Opera productions and major spectacular Popular Concerts. Not forgetting the wealth of Period Room Settings & Artwork with pieces from earlier periods through to the more modern. Some are significant Museums in their own right as well as offering exhibitions and artefacts relating to the Social History of our region.
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Bolton Abbey Estate Office, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, BD23 6EX Tel: 01756 718009 Fax: 01756 710535 Email: tourism@boltonabbey.com www.boltonabbey.com Map Ref 26 Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe this historic estate is the Yorkshire home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and a magnet for visitors drawn to its breath taking landscape and excellent facilities. • Explore the ruins of the Priory and discover a landscape full of history and legend • Wander along the woodland and riverside paths or cross the exposed heights of heather moorland • Enjoy local produce in the excellent restaurants, tea rooms and cafes • Indulge in a little retail therapy in the gift and food shops • Or simply relax and enjoy a picnic whilst the children play. • Electric and manual wheelchairs are available from April to October giving access to the Priory Ruins, Strid Wood, the Strid and riverside. • Dogs are welcome. Opening times: Open everyday from 9am. Directions: Just off the A59 on the B6160 between Harrogate and Skipon. For satellite navigation our postcode is BD23 6EX.
Brontë Parsonage Museum Church Street, Haworth, Keighley, BD22 8DR Tel: 01535 642323 Fax: 01535 647131 Email: bronte@bronte.org.uk www.bronte.info Map Ref 28 The Brontës are the world’s most famous literary family and Haworth Parsonage was their home from 1820 to 1861. Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë were the authors of some of the best loved books in the English language. The beautifully preserved museum has been opening its doors to visitors for over 75 years. Set between the unique village of Haworth, and the wild moorland beyond, this homely Georgian house still retains the atmosphere of the Brontës' time. The rooms they once used are filled with their furniture, clothes and personal possessions and displays are changed annually, so you can always be sure of seeing something new. There is also an exhibition gallery with changing displays from the Brontë Society collections, and a newly refurbished gift shop. Opening times: Daily 10am-5.30pm, Apr – Sept & 11am-5pm, Oct – Mar; except 24-27 Dec & 2 Jan – 31 Jan 2008. Last entry 30mins before closing Directions: Haworth is 3 miles from Keighley, - 3 large car/coach parks -mainline station. From Keighley, by bus to Haworth (20 mins) Trains: contact 0845 748 4950 Buses: contact 01535 603284 4
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Red House Oxford Road, Gomersal, Nr Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP Tel: 01274 335100 Email: red.house@kirklees.gov.uk www.kirklees.gov.uk/museums Map Ref 35 Delightful former home of woollen cloth merchants the Taylor family dating from 1660, with fascinating Brontë connections,. Charlotte Brontë often visited her close friend Mary Taylor here and featured Red House in her novel Shirley. See 1830s middle-class home life vividly portrayed, from the elegant parlour to the stone flagged kitchens. A rare example of beautiful recreated 1830s gardens provide an enchanting setting for the house - take a stroll amongst the scented old roses, ornamental 'flower basket' beds and unusual varieties of period plants and shrubs. This award winning site includes restored outbuildings with exhibitions exploring Brontë links and Spen Valley local history. Free admission. Opening times: Open all year except Good Friday, Christmas & New Year (Please telephone for details): Mon – Fri 11am – 5pm; Sat – Sun 12noon – 5pm Directions: M62 junction 26. Follow Leeds A58, then turn right onto A651 to Gomersal. Follow Tourist signs. Red House is on A651 in Gomersal.
Oakwell Hall Country Park Nutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG Tel: 01924 326240 Fax: 01924 326249 Email: oakwell.hall@kirklees.gov.uk www.oakwellhallcountrypark.co.uk Map Ref 34 This Elizabethan manor house has delighted visitors for centuries. Charlotte Brontë visited on many occasions in the 19th Century and was so inspired by the house that it featured as Fieldhead, the home of the Heroine in Shirley. The Hall was built in 1583 by John Batt and is set as it would have looked in the late 17th Century, with a mixture of authentic and reproduction furnishings creating a real impression of a post Civil War gentry household. The formal 17th Century garden has recently been restored, with box hedges planted in geometric patterns, inspired by the wood and plaster designs inside the Hall.
Opening times: Open every day except Good Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. 11am – 5pm Monday to Beyond the gardens are 100 acres of Green Flag Award Friday & 12noon – 5pm Saturday and Sunday. From 1st November to 28th February Hall winning country park, featuring a visitor centre with admission is free. accessible toilets, café, Discover Oakwell Exhibition, Directions: The Hall is located off the A652, a play area, nature trail and free parking. mile north of Birstall. Follow the tourist signs off Junction 27 of the M62, heading towards Huddersfield on the A62.
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Burnby Hall Gardens 33 The Balk, Pocklington, Y042 2QF Tel: 01759 307125 Fax: 01377 288359 Email: brian@brianpetrie.plus.com www.burnbyhallgardens.com Map Ref 7 The gardens are a glorious haven of beauty and tranquillity and include the two well-stocked lakes that house a National Collection of Hardy Water lilies over 80 varieties. The lakes are also home to a vast collection of ornamental fish, which can be hand fed. Burnby Hall Gardens provide 9 acres of changing vistas, which include a woodland walk, Victorian garden, a Secret garden, extensive rockeries, shrubberies and a fine collection of ornamental and indigenous trees. The Stewart Museum has been completely refurbished. There are now state-of-the-art display cases that show off to their full advantage all the artefacts Major Stewart collected on his world tours. Yorkshire in Bloom winner. An Age Concern award winner for its disabled facilities, the site is wheelchair friendly. Wheelchairs available free of charge. Sunday Band Concerts. Museum entry included in garden admission price. Opening times: 21st March – 6th October 2008 (incl) Daily 10am – 6pm (last admittance 5pm) Directions: At Pocklington off A1079 – 14 miles east of York. (Brown signs direct from all routes into Pocklington) Free Parking
Constable Burton Hall Gardens Constable Burton, Leyburn, DL8 5LJ Tel: 01677 450428 Email: enquiries@constableburtongardens.co.uk www.constableburtongardens.co.uk Map Ref 18 A large romantic garden surrounded by 18th century parkland with a superb John Carr house ( group bookings only). Fine trees, woodland walks, garden trails, rockery, extensive shrubs and roses. Set in beautiful countryside at the entrance to Wensleydale. These fine gardens feature a choice of maples planted beneath ancient yew trees. Impressive daffodils in early spring and over 6,000 tulips planted annually. The reflection ponds and beckside plantings are a recent development. We offer groups an exclusive tour of Constable Burton, giving a unique insight into a Hall which is not open to the general public. To complete the experience enjoy a guided tour of the gardens. Opening times: 15th March - 28th September 2008 Tulip Festival 3/4/5 May 2008 9.00am-6.00pm Directions: Constable Burton Hall Gardens are 8 miles west of A1 or A684 Bedale/Leyburn 6
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The Forbidden Corner Tupgill Park Estate, Coverham, Middleham, Leyburn, DL8 4TJ Tel: 01969 640638 / 640687 Fax: 01969 640687 www.www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk Map Ref 21 The Forbidden Corner is one of England’s most recent follies. The brainchild of Mr C.R.Armstrong O.B.E was originally built as a private folly but due to public demand was subsequently opened. A unique labyrinth of Tunnels, Chambers, Follies and surprises created in a 4-acre garden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The Temple of the underworld, the eye of the needle, a huge pyramid made of translucent glass, Paths and passages that lead nowhere & extraordinary statues at every turn. There are decisions to be made and tricks to avoid. A day out with a difference, which will challenge and delight Children of all ages. We now have self catering accommodation available. For details on this please visit our website or phone us. Opening times: Everyday 20 March - 31 October 2008 and then Sundays until Christmas. Monday - Saturday 12noon - 6pm. Sundays and Bank Holidays 10am 6pm (or dusk if earlier). Admission is by pre-booked tickets only - please phone before your visit. Directions: Follow signs for Middleham, take the Coverdale road, past Coverham Church. Turn right opposite the cottages and through the big iron gates.
Helmsley Walled Garden Cleveland Way, Helmsley. YO62 5AH Tel: 01439 771427 Fax: 01439 771427 Email: : info@helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk Map Ref 13 Helmsley Walled Garden is a 5 acre walled garden built in 1758 and set beneath Helmsley Castle. The garden produced fruit and vegetables for Duncombe Park but fell into ruin after its Victorian hey-day. In 1994 the charity was established to restore the garden and provide horticultural therapy and a tranquil healing environment for those in need. A plantsman’s garden including 350 varieties of Clematis, 52 Yorkshire apples, outdoor vineyard and 34 indoor Victorian vines. Victorian Glasshouses, Paeonia Garden, Dipping Well, Rainbow Border etc. Unusual plant nursery, vegetarian café, ethical shop and Directions: Located behind Helmsley Castle, 500m from the Market square. Use the Cleveland Craft workshops. Way Long Stay car park off B1257 (Stokesley road) Opening times: Open daily 21st March to 31st October Disabled access via Cleveland Way walking track to Rievaulx. 10.30am - 5pm Dogs welcome on leads. Full wheelchair access
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RHS Garden Harlow Carr Crag Lane, Harrogate HG3 1QB Tel: 01423 565418 Fax: 01423 530663 Email: harlowcarr@rhs.org.uk www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr Map Ref 30 Come for an inspirational day out! See which plants our experts have chosen to suit the challenging growing conditions of this northern-based garden. Wander and enjoy the tranquil surroundings and pick up the latest gardening ideas to take home to your own garden. Come for a visit and be surprised…explore and find the giant teapot, be a pirate for the day or simply marvel at the stunning colour. Whatever the season, the developments in the garden continually reflect new ideas to bring you fresh inspiration. Don’t miss the stunning herbaceous borders which show just how easily you can combine inspirational horticulture with a contemporary twist. Relax by the stream, or wander through our meadows and woodland to enjoy flourishing wildlife that is encouraged through our careful gardening techniques. Don’t miss the RHS Shop & Plant Centre with its extensive range of books, locally sourced foods, design-led giftware, plants, seeds and wildlife gardening products. Take part in our entertaining events including outdoor theatre, art exhibitions, wildlife discovery activities, quiz trails and guided walks. Prolong the pleasure with a lovely treat from Bettys Café Tea Rooms.
Photo: Lee Beel
Opening times: Gardens open 9.30am-6pm (4pm Nov-Feb inc) every day except 25 Dec. Last admission 1 hour before closing. See website for more details. Directions: On the B6162 Otley Road near Beckwithshaw, 1 mile from Harrogate centre.
Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Woodland Garden & Falconry Centre Thorp Perrow, Bedale, DL8 2PR Tel: 01677 425323 Fax: 01677 425323 Email: enquiries@thorpperrow.com www.thorpperrow.com Map Ref 22 85 acres of woodland walks. Largest collection of trees and shrubs in the north. Holds 5 National Collections –Ash, Walnut, Lime, Laburnum and Cotinus. The arboretum also embraces a 19c Pinetum and a medieval spring wood. Thousands of naturalised daffodils in spring, followed with blossom, bluebells and wild flowers. Dramatic and vivid autumn colours. The Falcons of Thorp Perrow is a captive breeding and conservation centre with over 75 birds from all continents of the world. Plenty of hands-on experience for all of the family – especially children. NEW FOR 2008 - MAMMAL CENTRE, with Meerkats, Red Squirrels and much more! Many events throughout the year. Opening times: Arboretum open dawn to dusk all year. Falconry Centre and Tearoom open 10am to 5pm daily mid-Feb to mid-Nov. Winter period 11am to 3pm daily. Directions: 2 miles south of Bedale on the BedaleRipon road. 4 miles from A1 – Leeming Bar turn off.)
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The Walled Garden at Scampston Scampston Hall, Scampston, Malton, YO17 8NG Tel: 01944 759111 Fax: 01944 758700 Email: info@scampston.co.uk www.scampston.co.uk Map Ref 5 A contemporary garden, with striking perennial meadow planting as well as traditional spring/autumn borders, created by internationally acclaimed designer and plantsman, Piet Oudolf. Described in The Times as “a gem”, every aspect of this garden speaks of quality “It’s bold and beautiful – a must if you are heading to Yorkshire” Toparius. As seen on Five’s Hidden Treasure Houses, Scampston Hall is open 28 days a year and at other times for groups by appointment. The combination of period house set in an C18th ‘Capability’ Brown landscape, together with the C21st planting in the Walled Garden, along with an excellent restaurant, make for a wonderful day out. New for 2008: C19th Rock Garden and Woodland Walk - open throughout the season. Opening times: Walled Garden: 22 March to 2 November, 10.00-5.00 (last entry 4.30). Tuesday – Sunday plus BH Monday House: 23 May – 22 June 1.30-5.00 (last entry 3.45) Tuesday – Sunday plus BH Monday Directions: 5 miles east of Malton, to the north of the A64 just after the village of Rillington.
Wentworth Castle Gardens Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley, S75 3ET Tel: 01226 776040 Fax: 01226 776042 Email: heritagetrust@wentworthcastle.org www.wentworthcastle.org Map Ref 39 One of the most important historic gardens in the North of England, this hidden gem from the 18th century opened fully for the first time in spring 2007. After capturing the nation’s imagination on the BBC TV series ‘Restoration’, the secret gardens of the Earls of Strafford are being carefully restored in a major project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Rare formal gardens have been rediscovered, National Collections of Rhododendrons, Camellias and Magnolias enhanced, and over 100,000 bulbs planted throughout the 50 acre garden to create a carpet of colour. Many of the 26 listed buildings and monuments across the only Grade 1 listed parkland and garden are being repaired and opened for visitors. With its atmospheric views, woodland walks and majestic follies - including a dramatic viewing platform at the top of a castle folly 600 feet above sea level - there is something for everyone to enjoy in the gardens all year round. Beyond the gardens over 500 acres of historic parkland can be explored via the Monument Trail, a new 2 mile path taking you through the beautiful countryside of Stainborough and linking several restored follies and native woods.
Opening times: Open daily April – September 10am – 5pm. October – March, 10am – 4pm. Directions: Situated near Barnsley, about 2 miles from Junctions 36 and 37 of the M1. www.castlesandgardens.co.uk
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Bolton Castle Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4ET Tel: 01969 623981 Fax: 01969 623332 Email: info@boltoncastle.co.uk www.boltoncastle.co.uk Map Ref 20 A stunning mediaeval castle, owned by Lord Bolton, and preserved in outstanding condition. Completed in 1399 its scars bear testament to over six hundred years of history including being besieged during the Civil War and Mary, Queen of Scots imprisonment. There is a mediaeval garden, including herbs, roses, a vineyard and maze. The tea room provides tea and cakes, as well as sandwiches and light lunches. Wedding ceremonies and receptions can be held here, as well as parties, corporate events and themed activity days for children.
Enquiries: Contact Tom Orde-Powlett or Katie Gribble Opening times: March to October (inclusive) daily, 10 am to 5 pm. We are happy to open in winter for prebooked groups. Directions: The castle is 6 miles west of Leyburn just off the A684 and is signposted from Wensley, Carperby and Redmire.
Raby Castle Staindrop, Darlington, DL2 3AH Tel: 01833 660202 Fax: 01833 660169 Email: admin@rabycastle.com www.rabycastle.com Map Ref 16 This dramatic 14th century castle, built by the mighty Nevills, has been home to Lord Barnard’s family since 1626. Highlights include an impressive gateway, a vast hall, a mediaeval kitchen, used until 1954 and a splendid Victorian octagonal drawing room that has re-emerged as one of the most striking interiors from the 19th century. Throughout the castle the rooms display fine furniture, impressive artworks and elaborate architecture. Visitors can also enjoy the deer park, walled gardens and carriage collection. Part of the stables have been converted to a tearoom, where former stalls have been incorporated to create an atmospheric setting. Events take place throughout the summer. Opening times: Easter: Saturday 22 to Monday 24 March; May, June and September: Sunday to Wednesday (Guided tours Monday to Wednesday); July and August: Daily EXCEPT Saturdays. Also open Bank Holiday Saturdays. Park & Gardens: 11:00am to 5:30pm; Castle: 12.30 to 5pm Directions: Raby Castle is located one mile north of Staindrop and eight miles north east of Barnard Castle on the A688 Bishop Auckland/Barnard Castle road. It can easily be reached from the A1(M) and A66. 10
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Ripley Castle Ripley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 3AY Tel: 01423 770152 Fax: 01423 771745 Email: enquiries@ripleycastle.co.uk www.ripleycastle.co.uk Map Ref 25 The Ingilby family has occupied the Castle for nearly 700 years. The Ingilbys were prominent Catholics: Francis was martyred in York in 1586 and several others were implicated in the Gunpowder Plot. ‘Trooper Jane’, a redoubtable royalist, held Oliver Cromwell at pistol point in the Castle Library. The guided tours are hugely entertaining, incorporating the Georgian and Tudor wings. You get to see some 16th century books, Royal Greenwich civil war armour and the secret priest’s hiding hole, only discovered by accident in 1964. The special children’s tours are hugely popular. Delightful walled gardens: impressive hot houses, herbaceous borders and kitchen gardens with herbs, and rare vegetables and fruit trees. 150,000 spring bulbs create a riot of colour and the National Hyacinth Collection blooms in April / May. A play trail has been created for the children and there is a lovely walk around the lake in the deer park. The cobbled market village has several shops, a tearoom, an art gallery, a farmyard museum, an ancient church and a charming Inn (The Boar’s Head) with bar and beer garden.
Opening times: Castle & Gardens 10.30am – 3.pm. Easter to end Oct - Daily; Nov & Mar - Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun; Dec, Jan, Feb - Weekends only Gardens Only: Open daily throughout the year (except Christmas Day) 9.00am - 5.00pm (4.30pm winter months) Directions: Ripley Castle is 3 miles north of Harrogate on the A61, 45 mins from York and Leeds. The castle is on the 36 bus route from Harrogate, Ripon and Leeds: buses every 20 mins. Regular train service York to Harrogate.
Skipton Castle Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1AW Tel: 01756 792442 Email: info@skiptoncastle.co.uk www.skiptoncastle.co.uk Map Ref 27 Guardian of the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales for over 900 years, Skipton Castle, once home to the famous Clifford Lords, is one of the best preserved and most complete medieval castles in England. Fully roofed, it is a fascinating and delightful place to explore in any season – from atmospheric Dungeon to the great Watch Tower, from the Chapel to the beautiful Conduit Court – a free self-guiding Tour Sheet is available in 9 languages. You may relax on the peaceful Chapel Terrace with its fine views over the town and woods, and enjoy traditional fare in the Clifford Tea-rooms. The Castle stands at the head of the bustling High Street of this lively unspoilt town with its popular market. Events 2008: For up-to-date information see our website on www.skiptoncastle.co.uk Opening times: Open every day from 10am (Sundays from 12 noon). Last admissions 6pm (Oct – Feb 4pm). Closed 25 December. Directions: Castle entrance gateway at the head of the High Street. Large car and coach park nearby off the High Street. www.castlesandgardens.co.uk
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Barley Hall 2 Coffee Yard, Off Stonegate, York YO1 8AR Tel: 01904 610275 Email: barleyhall@yorkat.co.uk www.barleyhall.org.uk Map Ref 8 Barley Hall is a stunning medieval townhouse, once home to the Priors of Nostell and the Mayor of York. Until the 1980's the house was hidden under the relatively modern façade of a derelict office block. Only when the building was going to be destroyed was the amazing medieval building discovered and its history uncovered. The building has now been lovingly restored to its original splendour with stunning high ceilings, beautiful exposed timber frames, and possibly the only horn window in England. It has been decorated to replicate what it would have looked like as the Snawsell home around 1483 and boasts a magnificent Great Hall. Visitors to Barley Hall can make themselves at home and sit on the chairs and handle the objects and experience what it would have been like to live in Medieval England. Opening times: Winter 2007/8: Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. Summer 2008: Closed Mondays (17 March- 2 November). Winter 2008/9: Closed Sunday, Monday Tuesday (2 November – 18 April 2009). Reduced opening over Christmas. Please call for opening times. Directions: Near York Minster on Coffee Yard, which runs between Grape Lane and Stonegate.
Brodsworth Hall & Gardens, Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN5 7XJ Tel: 01302 722598 www.english-heritage.org.uk/brodsworth Map Ref 37 Explore the changing fortunes of a wealthy Victorian family. From the crimson silk, chandeliers and the “grand gardens in miniature” to the humble lives of servants in kitchens and attic rooms there is much to discover. The gardens are open year-round with an ever-changing colour palette, from snowdrops to winter evergreens, tulips, laburnum, roses and autumnal leaves. New for 2008 • Opening for the first time to the public are the ‘still room’, the scullery and two bedrooms • A newly planted Alpine bed will enhance the Victorian spirit of the gardens • New Children’s woodland playground Opening times: House: 21 Mar – 30 Sep: Tue – Sun + Bank Hols 1pm – 5pm. 1 – 31 Oct: Sat –Sun 12pm – 4pm. Gardens & Tearoom: 21 Mar – 31 Oct: Daily 10am – 5.30pm. Gardens, Tearoom, Shop & Servant’s wing: 1 Nov – 31 Mar: Sat – Sun 10am – 4pm. Closed 24 – 26 Dec & 1 Jan. Last admission 1/2 hour before closing Directions: In Brodsworth 5 miles NW of Doncaster offA635 Barnsley Road from junction 37 of A1M 12
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Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens Burton Agnes, Driffield, YO25 4NB Tel: 01262 490324 Fax: 01262 490513 Email: burton.agnes@farmline.com www.burton-agnes.com Map Ref 3 Burton Agnes Hall is a magnificent example of Elizabethan architecture built in 1598 by Sir Henry Griffith and still lived in by his descendants. The Hall is filled with treasures collected and commissioned by the family over the centuries – original Elizabethan carving and plasterwork and a marvellous collection of impressionist paintings. The Hall is surrounded by lawns and yew topiary bushes while the award winning walled garden has a potager, maze, jungle garden and coloured gardens with giant board games. The fun filled courtyard contains imaginative gifts, plants and dried flowers from the walled garden, and a children’s play area. The Farmers' Food Store is packed with seasonal Yorkshire produce including game from the Estate and fruit and vegetables from the garden. Enjoy freshly prepared meals in our Impressionists’ Café and indulgent treats in the ice cream parlour. Opening times: Gardens, Shops and Café only 9th Feb 20th March, 1st - 13th Nov. 11am - 4pm. Hall open: 21st March - 31st Oct. Xmas opening: 14th Nov - 21st Dec. 11am - 5pm. Please check website or telephone for special events Directions: On A614 between Driffield and Bridlington.
Burton Constable Hall Burton Constable, Skirlaugh, Hull, HU11 4LN Tel: 01964 562400 Fax: : 01964 563229 Email: via website www.burtonconstable.com Map Ref 2 One of the most fascinating country houses to survive with its historic collections, Burton Constable Hall offers unrivalled access to more than 30 rooms of faded splendour filled with fine furniture, paintings and sculpture, a library of 5,000 books and a remarkable 18th century 'cabinet of curiosities'. Occupied by the Constable family for over 400 years, the house still maintains the atmosphere of a family home. Take refreshments in our Stables Tea Room or bring your own picnic and relax on the lawns and play draughts or croquet by the Orangery. Or for the more energetic, why not explore our magnificent parkland, pastures and wildfowl lakes and look for the numerous birds, animals and ‘minibeasts’ that inhabit the park. Opening times: Easter Saturday to 26 October Saturday to Thursday inclusive. Hall: 1.00pm to 5.00pm (last admission 4.00pm) Grounds, Shop & Tea Room: 12.30pm to 5.00pm Directions: From Beverley: A1035 Bridlington road then follow A165 towards Hull. From Hull: A165 towards Bridlington and follow Historic House signs www.castlesandgardens.co.uk
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Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT Tel: 01226 790270 Fax: 01226 792117 Email: cannonhall@barnsley.gov.uk www.barnsley.gov.uk Map Ref 38 Set in over seventy acres of parkland and gardens, Cannon Hall Museum provides a great day out for all the family. The 18th century hall is now a museum containing stunning collections of furniture, old master paintings, glassware and ceramics, displayed in the Hall’s Georgian interiors. The Walled Kitchen Garden and recently restored Cottage Garden are home to over thirty varieties of pears, as well as our famous Muscat Vine. The museum hosts a lively programme of events for all ages throughout the year, as well as having facilities for conferences and civil wedding ceremonies. The Victorian Kitchen Tearooms are open at weekends and school holidays, and the Pavilion in the Park is open all year round for refreshments and gifts. Opening times: 1 April – 31 October: Wed-Fri 10.30am5pm; Sat & Sun 12pm-5pm (last admission 4.15pm). Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except School Holidays & Bank Holidays. Nov, Dec, March: Sundays only 12pm4pm (last admission 3.15pm). Jan & Feb: closed except for pre-booked parties and Feb half term. Free admission. Directions: Located off the A635, 10 minutes from junction 38 M1.
Castle Howard Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA Tel: 01653 648333 Fax: 01653 648529 Email: house@castlehoward.co.uk www.www.castlehoward.co.uk Map Ref 11 Yorkshire Tourist Board White Rose Winner ‘ Tourism Experience of the Year’. Magnificent 18th Century house located within 1,000 acres of breathtaking gardens, dotted with temples, lakes, statues and fountains. Inside guides share stories of the House, family and collections, while outside a programme of outdoor tours, suitable for all the family, reveal stories of the gardens, landscape and architecture. Visitors can enjoy a changing exhibition and events programme, boat trips, adventure playground and choice of six shops, including plant centre, chocolate shop and award winning farm shop, and four cafés. Opening times: 1st March to 2nd November, and between 29th November to 21st December 2008 for Christmas. Daily from 11.00, with last admissions at 4.00pm. Gardens, Adventure Playground, Stable Courtyard Shops, Plant Centre and Café open all year from 10.00am. Gardens close at 6.00pm (dusk in winter). There is no charge to visit the Stable Courtyard shops and cafés. Directions: In the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 15 miles north east of York, just off the A64. 14
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Duncombe Park Helmsley, York YO62 5EB Tel: 01439 772625 Fax: 01439 771114 Email: liz@duncombepark.com www.duncombepark.com Map Ref 13 Duncombe Park, the family home of the Lord and Lady Feversham, was built in 1713 on a virgin plateau overlooking Helmsley Castle and the valley of the River Rye. The principal rooms of the mansion still remain a fine example of the type of grand interior popular at the end of the 19th century. The House is surrounded by 35 acres of 18th Century landscaped, green gardens including vast terraces, temples and woodlands, described as the ‘supreme masterpiece of the art of the landscape gardener. In addition to the Garden there are 400 acres of Arcadian Parkland, including a National Nature Reserve. The Parkland offers visitors of all ages the opportunity to admire the veteran trees and various species of wildlife while enjoying the way marked walks, trails and orienteering. Opening times: Sunday 23rd March to Sunday 26th October Sunday – Thursday (Closed 11th, 12th & 16th June) Parkland Centre: (No charge to visit). Fountain Restaurant, Admissions Point and Shop 11.00am 5.30pm Garden: 11.00am – 5.30pm Last Admission 4.30pm House - by Guided Tour only. Tours 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm Directions: Just off the Market Place, accessed from the A170.
Fairfax House Castlegate, York, Y01 9RN Tel:01904 655543 Fax: 01904 652262 Email: info@fairfaxhouse.co.uk www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk Map Ref 8 Fairfax House in York, one of the finest surviving mideighteenth century townhouses in England, is home to an outstanding assembly of Georgian furniture and clocks formed by the late Noel Terry. The House, now owned by York Civic Trust, was created in 1762 as a dowry for Anne Fairfax, the only surviving child of Viscount Fairfax and the family turned to York’s most distinguished Architect, John Carr, to design the interior. The Great Staircase is a positive tour de force with its exquisite Venetian Window, wrought iron and decorative plasterwork. Other rooms are of a similar high standard and the quality is complemented throughout by the contents, not least by Noel Terry’s furniture, a collection with very few equals. The result is a triumphant blend of connoisseurship and conservation, and something to be savoured by any heritage enthusiast. Opening times: Open from 9 February to 31 December 2008 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 11am – 4.30pm. Sunday 1.30pm – 4.30pm Friday only for guided tours at 11am and 2pm and at other times by prior appointment. Groups are welcome, please ring on 01904 655543 to arrange a time. Directions: In York City Centre, close to Clifford’s Tower and the Jorvik Viking Centre. www.castlesandgardens.co.uk
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Harewood House Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LG Tel: 0113 2181010 Fax: 0113 2181002 Email: info@harewood.org www.harewood.org Map Ref 31 Harewood House is famous for its splendid collection of Chippendale furniture, especially commissioned for the House, stunning architecture and magnificent, award winning gardens, grounds and Bird Garden. New for 2008 will be the refurbished East Bedroom with its remarkable ‘lost’ Chinese wallpaper, found after being stored in an outbuilding for over 150 years. This room on the State Floor will be complemented by Chippendale’s ‘Chinoiserie’ furniture and a newly refurbished Chippendale bed. Visit the Yorkshire Planetarium or relive the stories of the servants Below Stairs who worked here, experience the tranquillity of the Himalayan Garden or marvel at the exquisite parterre and the sub tropical planting of the Archery Border. With a diverse and interesting calendar of events, ranging from a classic car rally to outdoor theatre and concerts, Harewood is certainly a grand day out. Opening times: House, Bird Garden, Grounds and The Yorkshire Planetarium open daily 15 Mar - 2 Nov 2008. Also open out of season at weekends. Please telephone for details or visit the web site. Directions: 7 miles equidistant between Leeds and Harrogate on the A61
Kiplin Hall & Gardens Near Scorton, Richmond, DL10 6AT Tel: 01748 818178 Fax: 01748 810194 Email: info@kiplinhall.co.uk www.kiplinhall.co.uk Map Ref 19 Kiplin Hall is an architecturally interesting Grade I Jacobean house built in 1620 by George Calvert, Secretary of State to James I, 1st Lord Baltimore and founder of Maryland, USA. The Hall is furnished as a Victorian home with personal possessions, paintings and furniture collected over four centuries by the families who owned the Hall – the Calverts, Crowes, Carpenters and Talbots. The collection includes works from the 19th century Arts and Crafts Movement, items acquired during the Grand Tour, interesting objects - including Nelson’s library chair from H.M.S. Victory - family portraits and many notable paintings. Special Exhibition ‘Images of Kiplin’. Gardens, parkland, lake, fishing and varied programme of special events. Opening times: 2 – 5pm Good Friday and Easter Saturday, then 2 – 5pm Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until 30 September. Guided tours for groups by arrangement. KS1 & 2 Education Programme. Directions: 5 Miles East of the A1 on the B6271 Scorton – Northallerton road.
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Lotherton Hall Towton Road, Nr Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB Tel: 0113 2645535 Fax: 0113 2326485 Email: lotherton.hall@leeds.gov.uk www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall Map Ref 32 Lotherton Hall is an Edwardian gentleman’s country residence which retains the character of the family home and hosts superb changing exhibitions. The formal gardens retain many of the features created by Gwendolen Gascoigne at the start of the last century, with superb herbaceous borders, William and Mary garden, wildflower lawn and woodland walks. The Bird Garden has over 200 species on display and one of Europe’s largest walk through, free flight aviaries which will bring you closer to these beautiful creatures. The adventure playground provides hours of fun for our younger visitors. Opening times: Summer: April - Oct Grounds: Daily until 8pm. House: Tue – Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 1-5pm. Closed Mondays except Bank Hol. Bird Garden: (From Good Friday) Daily 10am-5pm, Café: Daily 9.30-5pm Winter: Nov - March. Grounds: Daily until 6pm. House: Tue – Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12.00-4pm Closed Mondays and all January and February Bird Garden: Daily 10am-3.30pm. Café: 9.30-4pm. Daily. House, Bird Garden and Cafe closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day. Directions: At Aberford on B1217, 13 miles north of Leeds City Centre, 2 miles from M1 junc 47.
Newby Hall & Gardens Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE Tel: 0845 4504068 Fax: 01423 324452 Email: info@newbyhall.com www.newbyhall.com Map Ref 24 Newby Hall is one of England’s renowned Adam houses, an exceptional example of 18th century interior decoration. The superb contents of the house, collected on the Grand Tour, include a rare set of Gobelins Tapestries, a gallery of classical statuary and some of Chippendale’s finest furniture. Visitors can also enjoy 25 acres of stunning Gardens full of rare and beautiful plants. The famous double herbaceous borders are flanked by numerous compartmented gardens such as the Water Garden and species Rose Garden - truly “A Garden for All Seasons”. Add to this the exciting Children’s Adventure Garden, for children of all ages, a Miniature Railway, Woodland Discovery Walk and Contemporary Sculpture Park and you have a perfect day out for all the family! New for 2008: Dancing water play in the adventure garden Opening times: 21 March to 28 September, Tuesday – Sunday plus Bank Holidays and Mondays in July & August. Gardens : 11am – 5.30pm, House : 12noon – 5.00pm Directions: 2 miles from the A1M junction 48 www.castlesandgardens.co.uk
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Normanby Hall Country Park Normanby, Scunthorpe, DN15 9HU Tel: 01724 720588 Fax: 01724 721248 Email: normanby.hall@northlincs.gov.uk www.northlincs.gov.uk/normanby Map Ref 6 300 acres of gardens, parkland and woodland are a treat for every gardener. Step back in time in the magnificent Victorian walled garden with its traditionally grown heritage varieties of vegetables and wall-trained fruit. There are stunning herbaceous borders in the Secret and Sunken Gardens, whilst the Christmas Garden provides seasonal winter interest. There are superb mature trees in the woodland and wonderful displays of naturalised bulbs in spring. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the lovely Regency Hall with its elegant period interiors and costume galleries and the fascinating Farming Museum giving a glimpse into North Lincolnshire’s rural past. Yorkshire in Bloom Gold Medal winners in 2006. Silver Award winner in the East Midlands Tourism Enjoy England Excellence Awards 2007 Opening times: Park open all year – 9.00 am until dusk Walled Garden open all year – 10.30 am until 4.30 pm (3.30 pm in winter) Hall open 21 March – 28 September 2008 – 1.00 - 5.00 pm daily Directions: 4 miles north of Scunthorpe on the B1430
Sewerby Hall & Gardens Church Lane, Sewerby, Bridlington, YO15 1EA Tel: 01262 673769 Fax: 01262 673090 Email: sewerby.hall@eastriding.gov.uk www.sewerby-hall.co.uk Map Ref 1 Situated in a dramatic cliff-top position, forming the gateway to the Flamborough Heritage Coast, Sewerby Hall & Gardens, set in 50 acres of early 19th Century parkland, enjoys spectacular views over Bridlington Bay. The Hall contains the magnificent Orangery, the History of East Yorkshire permanent display, art and craft galleries and a souvenir & gift shop. The award winning gardens are amongst the best in the region and include pleasure gardens, walled gardens, pitch & putt golf course, putting green, small children’s zoo (Penguins fed at 3.00pm), craft units and fully refurbished tea rooms. Major events for 2008 include Medieval Jousting, American Civil War Weekend, Roman Re-enactment weekend, Cancer Research “Race for Life” as well as many other band concerts, piano recitals and craft fairs and for the children there is a Parkland Educational Nature Trail (4-11yrs). Opening times: Estate open all year round dawn til dusk. Car park open/closed according to seasonal daylight hours. Hall/tea rooms/golf course open daily Easter to end of Oct. Directions: Sewerby Hall & Gardens is located 2 miles North of Bridlington in Sewerby Village. Follow signs for Flamborough/Sewerby or the brown tourist signs from the outskirts of Bridlington. 18
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Sledmere House & Gardens Sledmere, Driffield, East Yorks YO25 3XG Tel: 01377 236637 Fax: 01377 236500 Email: info@sledmerehouse.com www.sledmerehouse.com Map Ref 4 There is something about the charm of Sledmere which has captivated visitors for over 200 years. Carefully designed by Sir Christopher Sykes 2nd Baronet and nurtured by successive generations this very special place brings new devotees every year. Jealously guarded, but hard not to share, the atmosphere is informal, the landscape breathtaking and the welcome warm and friendly. Gardeners, antique and architecture lovers, walkers, bird watchers, military enthusiasts, photographers, painters and music buffs all seem instantly at home. A great place for a real Country House Cream Tea, a game of hide and seek, a snooze under a beech tree, a little indulgent shopping, a brisk walk in the deer park … you decide. We are sure you will not be disappointed whatever you choose. Opening times: Easter: 21,22,23 & 24 Mar. Season: Sunday 27 Apr to 28 Sept, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Frids & Suns, BH Sats & Mons. Organ played Wed and Sun 1.30pm-3.30pm. Grounds, Shop & Terrace Café: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. House: 11.00 am (last admission 3.30pm). Directions: Off the A166 between York & Bridlington, on the scenic route.
Sutton Park Sutton on the Forest, York YO61 1DP Tel: 01347 810249 Fax: 01347 811251 Email: suttonpark@statelyhome.co.uk www.statelyhome.co.uk Map Ref 10 Sutton Park is a charming lived-in house, built of mellow brick in 1730 by Thomas Atkinson. The House contains beautiful eighteenth century furniture, paintings mostly from Buckingham House, now Buckingham Palace, and an important collection of porcelain. Magnificent plaster-work by Cortese. Yorkshire in Bloom Silver Award Winner 2007 the gardens attract visitors from home and abroad and have been featured in many prestigious publications. Herbaceous and rose borders are full of rare and interesting plants, laid out with great care over the past forty years. In the grounds, a walled pond garden, Edwardian fernery, Georgian Icehouse, Woodland Walk and Children’s Adventure Playground. Tearooms.
Opening times: Easter – September House: Every Wed and Sun, Good Friday and all Bank Holiday Mondays 1.30 – 5.00 p.m. Gardens: Daily 11a.m. – 5.00p.m. Tearooms: Wed to Sun 11a.m. – 5p.m. Private Visits any day or evening year round by appointment. Directions: 8 miles north of York on B1363 York to Helmsley Road from York By-Pass.
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Temple Newsam Selby Road, Leeds LS15 0AD Tel: 0113 2645535 Fax: 0113 2326485 Email: temple.newsam@leeds.gov.uk www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsam Map Ref 33 At Temple Newsam House you can enjoy spectacular collections of paintings, furniture and other works of art within the beautifully restored interiors. The secrets of the building, collections and the people who lived and worked here are revealed through our interpretation services. The historic estate, landscaped by ’Capability’ Brown in the 18th century, has over 1500 acres of parkland, woodland and farmland. A renowned rhododendron walk leads to the old walled garden with herbaceous borders and National Plant Collections. The Georgian and Victorian buildings of Home Farm are brought to life with displays and over 400 rare breed farm animals. Two 18 hole golf courses available. Look out for the exciting events in 2008. Opening times: House and Farm closed Mondays (except Bank Hols) House, Home Farm and Café closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day. Summer - House: 10.30am-5pm, Home Farm: 10am-5pm, Café Mon-Fri 10.00am-4.30pm and Sat -Sun 10.30-5.30 pm Grounds: Open daily until dusk Winter - House: 10.30am-4pm, Home Farm: 10am-4pm, Café 10.30am-4.15pm Grounds: Open daily until dusk Directions: 4 miles from Leeds City Centre off A63, 2 miles M1 Jc 46
The Bowes Museum Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP Tel: 01833 690606 Fax: 01833 637163 Email: : info@thebowesmuseum.org.uk www.www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk Map Ref 17 The first sight of The Bowes Museum, a French style chateau in the heart of the English countryside, never ceases to amaze. Purpose-built in the 19th Century by businessman John Bowes and his French wife Joséphine, this premier attraction was designed specifically to house their treasures. Today, the designated collection includes some of the best examples of European fine and decorative art in the UK. The quality of the permanent collections is complemented by an acclaimed exhibition programme. The Museum boasts the acclaimed Café Bowes, gift shop, beautiful parkland and gardens, offering an excellent day out for all ages. Opening times: Open daily from 10.00am Closes at 4.00pm, 1 November – 29 February and 5.00pm, 1 March – 31 October Closed only 25 & 26 December & 1 January Directions: The Bowes Museum is situated on Newgate in the picturesque market town of Barnard Castle just off the A66. 17 miles from Darlington rail station. 20
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Clifton Park Museum Clifton Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S65 2AA Tel: 01709 336633 Fax: 01709 336628 Email: cliftonparkmuseum@rotherham.gov.uk www.rotherham.gov.uk Map Ref 40 Clifton House is home to the Museum. It was built in 1783-84 for Joshua Walker, whose family ran the Rotherham ironworks. His firm was famed for casting cannons and bridges. The house has been called an 'architectural gem' and retains many original features, including a working range in the kitchen. Clifton Park was originally part of the estate, and is now Rotherham's premier urban park. The Museum's extensive and interactive displays include many fascinating artefacts, dating from prehistoric times to the present day. Highlights include a fine collection of local Swinton Pottery and Rockingham Porcelain. Facilities include a shop, cafe and the 'Lions Den' children’s gallery, and a lively events programme is offered in both the Museum and the Park.
Opening times: Mon to Thurs – 10am-5pm; Friday – Closed; Saturday – 10am-5pm; Sunday – 1.30-4.30pm. Last admission 30 mins before closing time. FREE ENTRY. Directions: Off Clifton Lane (A6201), approximately 1/2 mile from Rotherham town centre. The museum has a pay and display car park.
OUR GARDENS...
Our gardens offer a wonderful experience for visitors at all levels of interest from the expert and the dedicated amateur through to those who appreciate the beauty of English gardens and landscapes. As well as the dedicated gardens listed under the ‘Great Gardens’ section our attractions have an extensive and diverse range of period gardens, woodlands and parklands maintained by dedicated horticulturists to high standards National Collections; Parterres; Knot Gardens; Kitchen Gardens; Water Gardens; Arboreta; Vast Herbaceous Borders; Rose Gardens; Swathes of Rhododendrons; Hosts of Daffodils, Tulips & Bluebells; Capability Brown Landscapes and Flora to astound the Visitor in every Season of the Year.
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Enjoy a great day out with the National Trust in Yorkshire Visit some of the county’s most magnificent houses, glorious gardens and historic ruins including:
Beningbrough Hall & Gardens, Nr York Beningbrough Hall
Uncover the past in our Making Faces, Eighteenth Century Style galleries at York’s ‘country house and garden.
East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley
East Riddlesden Hall
Home to a family of entrepreneurs; see the exquisite embroideries, plasterwork, pewter and oak, which breathe life into their stories.
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Nr Ripon 900 years of history on one estate. Enjoy the ruins of Fountains Abbey and the gardens of Studley Royal Nostell Priory
Nostell Priory & Parkland, Nr Wakefield Visit and be amazed at this opulent treasure trove with over 100 pieces of Chippendale furniture. With extensive parkland and gardens.
Nunnington Hall
Nunnington Hall, Nr Helmsley This country house is home to an unusual collection of miniature rooms and also has a fantastic changing programme of art and photographic exhibitions.
Ormesby Hall, Nr Middlesbrough Ormesby Hall
Step back in time to this intimate family home, lived in by the Pennyman family for over 300 years.
Rievaulx Terrace & Temples Nr Helmsley Rievaulx Terrace & Temples
Stroll and picnic on the elegant grass, with stunning views across the Hambleton hills and down to Rievaulx Abbey (EH).
Treasurer's House, York
Treasurer’s House
Built over a Roman road, this house is not all that it seems! Discover four centuries of style and hear what plumber Harry Martindale once saw in our famous ghost cellar.
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Barnard Castle
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Richmond
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Sewerby Hall & Gardens (p18) Burton Constable Hall (p13) Burton Agnes Hall (p13) Sledmere House (p19) Walled Garden at Scampston (p9) Normanby Hall Country Park (p18) Burnby Hall Gardens (p6) Barley Hall (p12) Fairfax House (p15) Treasurer’s House (p22) Benningbrough Hall & Gardens (p22) Sutton Park (p19) Castle Howard (p14) Nunnington Hall (p22) Duncombe Park (p15)
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Helmsley Walled Garden (p7) Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (p21) Ormesby Hall (p22) Raby Castle (p10) The Bowes Museum (p20) Constable Burton Hall Gardens (p6) Kiplin Hall & Gardens (p16) Bolton Castle (p10) The Forbidden Corner (p7) Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Woodland Garden & Falconry Centre (p8) Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal (p22) Newby Hall & Gardens (p17) Ripley Castle (p11) Bolton Abbey (p4)
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Skipton Castle (p11) Bronte Parsonage Museum (p4) East Riddlesden Hall (p22) RHS Garden Harlow Carr (p8) Harewood House (p16) Lotherton Hall Estate & Gardens (p17) Temple Newsam (p20) Oakwell Hall Country Park (p5) Red House Museum (p5) Nostell Priory & Parkland (p22) Brodsworth Hall (EH) (p12) Cannon Hall Museum & Gardens (p14) Wentworth Castle Gardens (p9) Clifton Park Museum (p21)
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