Glorious gardens surround this baroque mansion with National Portrait Gallery paintings
As the gardens wake up from their wintry slumber and dust sheets are shaken off the in the hall, here's a glimpse at what to expect on a visit to Beningbrough in spring.
Built in the 18th century, this Italian-style baroque house has been shaped by its numerous occupants. It has an intriguing story to tell, beginning with the wealthy teenager who built the mansion to its occupation by the RAF in the Second World War to the re-invention as a country-house gallery, in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery. Today, the architectural grandeur of the rooms is a perfect setting for many 18th-century portraits featuring people who have influenced British history and its culture.
In the garden, the story continues with numerous sections showing Italian, Victorian and even horse-racing influences: traditional herbaceous borders contrast with sweeping lawns, formal gardens and beds, wildlife areas, and the restored working walled garden.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
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| Adult | £13.00 | £11.80 |
| Child | £6.50 | £5.90 |
| Family | £32.50 | £29.50 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £9.80 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £4.90 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
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| Adult | £7.50 | £6.80 |
| Child | £3.75 | £3.40 |
| Family | £18.75 | £17.00 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £5.70 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £2.85 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
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| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Main season runs from 4 March - 5 November 2017
Also open 1 January 2018
