Visitors outside the 18th-century mansion at Nostell Priory — So many rooms to step inside and explore | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Houses and buildings in Yorkshire

Yorkshire has architectural masterpieces at every turn. From homely 17th-century manors to the dramatic ruins of an historic abbey, there is something for everyone to discover in the houses and buildings that we care for.

Discover all the best houses and buildings in Yorkshire for a great day out.

Four people exploring around a large wooden staircase

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Beningbrough Hall

Explore what to expect visiting the historic rooms on the ground floor, from feats of engineering, striking architecture and symbolic pieces of the collection marking moments in time. Find out more about the recent work on the hall and what is coming next in the Reddihough Galleries.

A close-up of some of the rooms in the 18th-century dolls' house at Nostell Priory, with intricate details such as bedroom furniture, curtains and fireplaces.

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The house at Nostell

Explore one of the great treasure houses in the North of England, home to countless treasures, stories and secrets. It’s also home to one of the few remaining doll's houses from the 18th century.

A visitor and child visiting one of the oak panelled rooms in the house at East Riddlesden Hall

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East Riddlesden Hall and Great Barn

Explore this homely 17th-century manor house and discover original oak panelling, decorative ceilings and period furnishings, then learn of the estate's agricultural past in the Great Barn.

A view of the pale blue Drawing Room showing fireplace, large mirror & chandelier at Ormesby Hall, Yorkshire

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Ormesby Hall

Explore the rooms of this grand house, and discover the décor, paintings and furniture that tell the stories of the many Pennyman’s who have lived there.

Several people looking at and discussing a piece of furniture in a historic room

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Treasurer's House

Explore this hidden gem in the heart of York. A unique building filled to the brim with antiques and art and made to one man's exacting standards. Join a tour April - October or meander with the house decorated for Christmas.

The Oak Bedroom at Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire

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Nunnington Hall

Visit this picturesque Yorkshire manor house, nestled on the quiet banks of the River Rye. The house is a fascinating combination of renovation and re-purpose, creating an atmospheric and comfortable home.

Two visitors walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with the abbey ruins in the background

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Fountains Abbey

Step back into a dramatic past and imagine what life would have been like for the monks lived here, and learn how Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal became one.

Gibson Mill in autumn at Hardcastle Crags, West Yorkshire

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Gibson Mill at Hardcastle Crags

Learn about the history and evolution of the landscape at Hardcastle Crags and Gibson Mill, including its industrial heritage and the mill’s time as an entertainment emporium.

Wentworth Woodhouse, East Front, Yorkshire

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Visit Wentworth Woodhouse

Find out what the historic Wentworth Woodhouse in South Yorkshire has to offer and how you can visit this fascinating house as a National Trust member.