Nostell
YorkshireGeorgian house, landscaped gardens, parkland and stables courtyard.
Doncaster Road, Nostell, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QE
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Opening times for 19 February 2026
Asset Opening time House 11:00 - 16:00 Car Park 07:00 - 18:00 Garden 11:00 - 17:00 Parkland 07:00 - 17:00 Shop 10:00 - 17:00 Tea-room 09:00 - 17:00 Please note: Last entry to the gardens is 1 hour before closing time. Last entry to the house is 45 minutes before closing time.
Combined ticket - House and Gardens (until 28 Feb)
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £14.30 £13.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £7.20 £6.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £35.80 £32.50 Family (one adult and up to 3 children) £21.50 £19.50 House or Gardens (until 28 Feb)
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £9.90 £9.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £5.00 £4.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £24.80 £22.50 Family (one adult and up to 3 children) £14.90 £13.50 Combined ticket - House and Gardens (From 1 March)
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £15.40 £14.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £7.70 £7.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £38.50 £35.00 Family (one adult and up to 3 children) £23.10 £21.00 House or Gardens (From 1 March)
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £10.50 £9.50 Child (5-17) under 5s free £5.30 £4.75 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £26.20 £23.75 Family (one adult and up to 3 children) £15.70 £14.25 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Adventure playground/play area
Accessible for prams and wheelchairs.
- Bookshop
- Café
- Car park
- Dogs allowed
Assistance dogs only in the gardens and house.
- Family friendly
- Picnic area
Main picnic area located behind welcome cabin near to the car park.
- Plant shop
- Shop
- Tea-room
- Toilet
Mobility scooter rental available (bookable). Changing Places, baby change and disabled toilets in the courtyard. Buggy service. Assistance dogs only are permitted inside the gardens, house and woodland play area.
- Accessible route and/or map
- Accessible toilet
- Changing Places
- Designated parking
Bays in the designated parking are 2.87 meters wide.
- Induction loop
- Large print (guide or menu)
- Level access to food outlet
- Level access to shop
- Level access/terrain
- Lift
- Powered mobility vehicle available
- Ramped access/slopes
- Seating available
- Steps/uneven terrain
- Transfer available
- Wheelchairs available
- By road
- on A638 towards DoncasterParking: £5 for non-membersSat Nav: use WF4 1QE
- On foot
- via pedestrian entrance on the A638
- By train
- Fitzwilliam 1½ miles
- By bus
- Services from Wakefield to Doncaster. 485 Wakefield to South Emsall via Ackworth and 496 Wakefield to Upton via Fitzwilliam.
- Cycling
- NCN67, 3 miles
Doncaster Road, Nostell, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QE
Planning your visit
Family-friendly things to do at Nostell
Get ready for a family day out that's jam-packed with fun in the gardens, adventure play area and parkland at Nostell. Bring your bikes and explore the cycle trails through the parkland.
Visiting Nostell with your dog
Nostell is a two pawprint rated place. Find out how to make the most of your visit to Nostell with your dog and why you and your canine friend will enjoy taking in the Yorkshire air here.
Group visits to Nostell
There's a rich variety of things to see and do for groups of all ages at Nostell, from exploring lakes and woodlands to exploring the house and stables.
Exploring the estate at Nostell
Follow the paths and tracks at Nostell to discover ancient woodland, an abundance of wildlife and rolling views across this enchanting Yorkshire landscape.
Highlights
House
Discover Nostell’s grand interiors, remarkable collections, and Chippendale treasures in an 18th Century house rich with history, design, and craftsmanship. Last entry to the house is at 3:15pm.
Gardens
Explore vibrant gardens featuring a tranquil lake, colourful borders, a working kitchen garden, rose garden, apple orchard, and an enchanting menagerie garden with historic features.
Parkland
Discover 300 acres of parkland, free for everyone to enjoy. Ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows, and family-friendly spaces including den building areas, wild play zones, picnic spots and two dedicated 1km bike trails.
Courtyard café
The café is open daily from 9am, serving hot meals, drinks, and snacks made with seasonal produce from the kitchen garden. Children’s lunch boxes are also available. On weekends and during holidays, our Grab & Go outlet offers drinks, light bites, snacks, and ice cream - perfect for a quick treat on the go.
Shop
Browse our shop for locally made gifts, homeware, sweets, plants, and toys - including handcrafted ranges by talented local artists. You’ll find us in the courtyard, just beside the garden entrance
Woodland play area
Let imaginations run wild in the woodland play area, where younger adventurers can climb, slide, swing, and explore. Older children can take on rope bridges, wobble paths, a tower climb, and the thrilling 30-metre zip wire.
Second-hand bookshop
Browse pre-loved thrillers, cookbooks, children’s stories, and autobiographies in the charming second-hand bookshop, set within Nostell’s historic Stables. All proceeds from book donations help support vital conservation work across the estate.
Accessible Trail
1.4km circular loop through woodland, pleasure gardens, lakeside and the tranquil menagerie garden.
Things to see and do
Family-friendly things to do at Nostell
Get ready for a family day out that's jam-packed with fun in the gardens, adventure play area and parkland at Nostell. Bring your bikes and explore the cycle trails through the parkland.
Things to see in the gardens at Nostell
Discover edible delights in the kitchen garden, unwind beside the orangery or escape to the menagerie garden before exploring the winding paths of the pleasure grounds.
Visiting the house at Nostell
Explore one of the grandest houses in the north of England, furnished by Thomas Chippendale and home to one of the few remaining doll's houses from the 18th century, and a rare John Harrison clock.
Exploring the estate at Nostell
Follow the paths and tracks at Nostell to discover ancient woodland, an abundance of wildlife and rolling views across this enchanting Yorkshire landscape.
Eating and shopping
Eating and shopping at Nostell
Visit the Courtyard Café with its range of seasonal treats, then head to the National Trust shop, where there’s a range of products inspired by the places we care for.
Outdoor activities
Cycling at Nostell
Discover the cycling trails at Nostell and explore the estate on two wheels.
Top trails
Nostell Obelisk walk
Take a wander through Nostell's picturesque parkland and its mosaic of natural habitats, from ancient woodland to colourful wildflower meadows.
Menagerie Garden walk at Nostell
Traverse the pretty lakeside paths that meander through the Nostell estate in Yorkshire. On the way, discover the Menagerie Garden which used to be home to exotic birds and monkeys.
Places to stay
Hardcastle Lodge
This cosy Victorian cottage, at the entrance to the Hardcastle Crags estate, has wooded valley views.
Widdop Gate Barn
A carefully-restored retreat with original features with views of rolling hills and the Hardcastle Crags valley.
The Victorian Laundry
A bright and airy two-bedroom apartment at the heart of Beningbrough Hall estate, 45 metres from the main house.
Draper's Flat
Sitting in the centre of bustling and historic York, with views of York Minster, Draper’s is a contemporary style first floor apartment in a medieval building.
Upcoming events
February Half Term: Signs of Spring Trail
Join us for a gentle, self-led trail this half-term and turn a walk in the garden into a fun scavenger hunt.
World Book Day weekend: Storytelling and Crafts
Join us for a relaxed celebration of World Book Day with storytelling sessions and crafts for children and families in cosy surroundings.
Pre-loved Book Fair
Discover a treasure trove of pre-loved books at our Pop-Up Book Fair, taking place in the Riding School at Nostell.
World Book Day: Storytelling and crafts
Pop into the Coach House this World Book Day for a relaxed, fun-filled celebration of stories and creativity.
Imagine a World: Story-led yoga
Join children’s author Jenny Clark for a magical World Book Day celebration inspired by her book Imagine a World.
Easter egg trail at Nostell
This spring, treat your little ones to a world of adventure at Nostell on the Easter adventures in nature trails.
Guided Dawn Chorus Walks
Join our resident bird experts on a mindful walk through the woods at Nostell to experience the incredible dawn chorus.
Bluebells and Bicycles: Trails and Guided Cycle
Celebrate the Early May Bank Holiday with a day of fresh air and adventures on two wheels through the bluebell woods.
About Nostell
Nostell's Georgian house is home to a huge collection, including six of the "125 Treasures" explored in the Trust's recent book. Discover the detail of our globally-renowned dolls' house alongside a wealth of mastercrafts including decorative interiors by Robert Adam, one of the first long case clocks made by John Harrison and world-class collection of Chippendale furniture.
Nostell's 300 acres of gardens and parkland include wildflower meadows, rippling lakes and majestic woodland, from the winding paths of the menagerie garden to the regimented beds in the working kitchen garden that supplies the courtyard cafe. Entry charges apply to the gardens - see price tab for details.
The gardens are home to the adventure play area (charges apply - see above). Retail therapy is on offer in the courtyard shop seven days a week and the secondhand book shop as many days as possible.
History
History of Nostell
Nostell is a place shaped by centuries of change. From its origins as a Roman settlement and medieval priory to the ambitious 18th-century vision of the Winn family, the estate tells a rich story of power, taste and transformation. Today, visitors can explore a Palladian house with interiors by James Paine and Robert Adam, alongside one of the finest collections of Thomas Chippendale furniture in the country.
Who was Thomas Chippendale?
Thomas Chippendale is one of the most influential furniture-makers in English history. Discover his story, from humble beginnings to becoming the 'Shakespeare of furniture'.
Art and collections
Nostell's collection
Learn about the fabulous furnishings, paintings by world-renowned artists, ornate plasterwork and rare examples of early nautical clocks among the collection at this opulent home.
Support us
Volunteering opportunities at Nostell
From conservation projects to keeping the garden spic and span through the seasons, there’s a lot to get involved in at 18th-century Nostell.
Donate to Nostell
As a charity, we're relying on your support now more than ever. Your donation will help look after the places you love for everyone to enjoy and explore.
Could provide tools and equipment for a volunteer group session.