Beningbrough Hall is a large baroque mansion with historic rooms, art gallery and extensive grounds.
Perfect for a day out from nearby York, families can explore more than 8 acres of gardens, lawns and woodlands.
The house, built in 1716, it has served as a glamorous Georgian family home, a World War II billet and now a fascinating museum recalling all its rich history.
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Beningbrough entry & ticket info
How to get to Beningbrough
What is there to do at Beningbrough?
Explore the eight acres of gardens
Beningbrough is a Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) partner garden. It has many distinct delights, including the formal walled gardens, kitchen garden, wilderness garden and the newly redeveloped Mediterranean Garden.
Build a den or conquer the pyramid tower
The little ones can play on the 7-metre pyramid tower and slide, or explore the zone for smaller children, where they can get creative in the Wendy house or soar to new heights in the bucket swing.
There’s also a super-popular den-building zone and, for older children, a cantilever swing and clamber stack.
Enjoy the artworks in the Reddihough Galleries and exhibitions
These ever changing exhibitions are created in partnership with museums and galleries and draw from National Trust Collections.
Dig into 300 years of history
Beningbrough’s history begins with the Bourchier family who built the first house in the 16th century.
The current 18th-century hall was built by John Bourchier after a European tour, and it has since been owned by various families since.
It was used as a billet by the Royal Air Force during World War II, and acquired by the National Trust in 1958.
Beningbrough river and woodland walk
This circular walk round Beningbrough estate, through woods and along the River Ouse is perfect any time of year.
It affords sweeping views across the estate and the chance to spot a wide range of wildlife.
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