Visitor information

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Notice: Due to the wet weather forecast, sadly T'ai Chi in the garden on Sat 18 May is postponed. Contact Squires Holistic for further details on 07935 67982.

18th-century house with interactive galleries and National Portrait Gallery paintings

Each visit to Beningbrough is a friendly, relaxed and inspiring journey. There's so much to explore. Walk through pear arches and hidden gateways to labyrinth paths, grand Italianate borders and hidden woods.

Stepping inside the Great Hall, uncover scandalous stories behind National Portrait Gallery paintings and reveal your inner Georgian with costumes and virtual portraits. Or just bring a rug and enjoy a cream tea on the cherry tree lawn, watching clouds drift by.

Beningbrough at war

Days spent cycling around the estate at Beningbrough during WWII

Days spent cycling around the estate at Beningbrough during WWII

From country lanes to violent skies

If walls had ears to listen and a tongue to speak, what tales would they repeat?

In 1941, Lady Chesterfield, former owner of Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, moved out of the Hall as it was requisitioned as a billet and mess for RAF Linton on Ouse bomber crew and later the Canadian Air Force. 70 years on from opening its doors as a billet to the Canadian Air Force, we remember some of the tales and histories of the men and women who stayed at Beningbrough during the Second World War in a new cross-site exhibition, trail and series of events throughout the year. There will be a new schools programme to complement the project. Plus we want to record your history from this time period; if you or a relative have a story to tell, maybe you lived locally and remember meeting the crewmen or served at Linton-on-Ouse, please get in touch and share your memories.

Upcoming event highlights

Come and have fun in the grounds and gardens at Beningbrough

For listings of extra things to see and do at Beningbrough visit our events page or pick up a seasonal 'What's On' leaflet from reception on your next visit.

Latest news

Find out the latest news about Beningbrough Hall through our blog. Read updates about projects or go behind the scenes with staff and volunteers.

Visit the Beningbrough blog (external link)

Children's activities

Children will love our Making Faces gallery

Children will love our interactive gallery and the outdoor Wilderness Play Area. We also run regular free art activities and are proud to have been recently shortlisted for a Kids in Museums award.