Discover more at Beningbrough
Find out when Beningbrough is open, how to get here, things to see and do and more.
Family-friendly things to do at Beningbrough
Beningbrough is the perfect place for a family adventure. Explore the wilderness play area to build a den and climb some trees or meander through the garden on a steady stroll. Whatever you do when you visit, here's what to expect from your family day out.
Planning your family visit
- The main car park is around 50 yards from the main entrance
- There are baby-changing facilities and toilets by the shop and entrance/exit area and in the laundry courtyard
- Please leave your pram or pushchair behind when you first enter the hall, there are indoor alternatives, hip seats or baby slings available to use in the hall
- There's even terrain in the garden but the parkland paths can be uneven and muddy in wet weather so pushchairs might struggle
- Balance bikes and foot-propelled scooters for under fives are welcome in the garden but we ask that you use larger bikes and e-scooters in the parkland only.
Watch as you wander
There's a ha-ha with a sudden drop running the length of the southern edge of the garden. The garden has several open water features and ponds and part of the parkland runs alongside a river.
May half-term
Feathered friends trail
25 May - 2 June
Follow the trail around the gardens and see if you can find the hidden birds. Collect your trail sheet from the welcome team and start your garden exploration. Discover more about our feathered friends along the way.
Get creative in the gardens
28 & 30 May, 11am - 3pm.
Come along and get creative this half-term, make your own feathered friend to take home with you. Drop in any time and take your turn to make your own bird inspired creation.
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Things to do in the rain
Once you've finished splashing in puddles and testing the build quality of your den, it might be time for something indoors or with a little more shelter.
The odd shower is something to plan for on a day out in Yorkshire.
Discover the wilderness play area
Unleash your wild ones on the 7-metre pyramid tower and slide, or explore the zone for smaller children, where they can climb and get creative in the Wendy house or soar to new heights in a bucket swing.
There's the ever-popular den zone and, for older children, the cantilever swing and clamber stack will test their adventurous spirit.
We always laugh and eat ice cream when we're there. Those are the best days...Oh and fish are always happy to see me!
A quote by Wesley Age 4
50 things to do before you’re 11¾
What better way to spend your day than trying new activities from the list of '50 things to do before you’re 11¾'? Beningbrough is a great place to become an explorer and you can do around half the '50 things' activities here throughout the year.
Here's just a few ideas to get you started:
- No. 1 Get to know a tree: With so many to choose from, which will you get up close and personal to? Look out for leaf shapes, textures on the bark and tiny creatures that might live on the tree.
- No. 12 Have fun with sticks: Let your imagination run wild. Build a den, make a trail or create your own game...they make perfect wands.
- No. 44 Watch a bird: To be a successful bird watcher, you'll need to be as quiet as a mouse while you keep a look out for our feathered friends. What will you spot?
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