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Art at Beningbrough
Explore The Reddihough Galleries and exhibitions past, present and future, on the first floor of Beningbrough Hall.
Beningbrough's changing exhibitions are carefully curated. Working with artists, in partnership with museums and galleries, and drawn from National Trust collections. Over the coming years, the gallery will showcase high quality contemporary and historic art. A special thread running through the exhibitions will be the relationship to the gardens at Beningbrough, and the developments being led by garden designer Andy Sturgeon.
Coming next
The Botanical World of Mary Delany
10 September 2024 – 25 March 2025 on open days
Explore the artwork of eighteenth-century artist Mary Delany in a photographic display in collaboration with the British Museum. Inspired by the pioneering technique of Mary Delany, women’s craft and exploratory use of materials is featured in almost fifty artworks.
The exhibition brings together a selection of fascinating works by women artists from across the National Trust's collections, fresh from the pages of a new publication. Come face to face with brand-new sculptures by Rebecca Stevenson, celebrating art, science, and creativity, in the stunning Great Hall at Beningbrough.
I have invented a new way of imitating flowers
A quote by Mary Delany 1772
Between exhibitions
Comings and Goings
25 May - 25 August 2024
This temporary interpretation will be in place on open days leading up to the installation of the next exhibition. Originally created to take element of the inside, out – when the hall was closed - it’s now heading back inside to occupy selected first floor rooms. Uncover more about the Beningbrough estate and those who lived here through key moments of history.
The Reddihough Galleries
The late Mr Ian Reddihough, a proud Yorkshireman and avid supporter of Beningbrough Hall, has left a lasting gift in his will to support the conservation and care of this cherished place.
To commemorate Mr Reddihough’s exceptional gift, the first-floor art gallery spaces have been named in his honour. His generous contribution will ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy the beauty and history of Beningbrough.
Mr Reddihough’s gift serves as a powerful reminder of the impact that gifts in wills can have. Whether it’s a gift to plant a new sapling or a gift to build an entire garden, we hope it inspires others to consider leaving a lasting legacy – no matter the size – of their own.
Find out how gifts in wills play a vital role in supporting the preservation of our nation's heritage and the special places that you love.
Don't miss
The gallery entrance panel, inscribed with Mr Reddihough's name was the winning entrant from a competition for Design Students at nearby York St. John University and designed by Hilary Pitcher.
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