Summer days at Beningbrough

Family picnic and play by the hall — Pack a picnic and relax in the gardens at Beningbrough

The scene is set, summer is here. Pack up your picnic and grab your rugs. You may have to dodge the odd great British shower, but Beningbrough’s beautiful and extensive grounds can be enjoyed inside and out.

A family day out

After a busy time charging around the wilderness play area den building and climbing trees, or a steady stroll around the gardens and parkland, shake out your rugs, lay out your picnics and relax on the south lawn.

You can grab some children’s lunch boxes, drinks and sandwiches from the restaurant or ice creams from the shop.

We also have a fun filled summer holiday programme this August. Scheduled activities include 'Become a garden apprentice' on Mondays, 'Bug busting' on Tuesdays and 'Artrageous!' on Wednesdays and Fridays. This is in addition to all the other adventures to be enjoyed in the house and around the gardens.

Summer holiday plans, come rain or shine

Download our handy planner to stick on your fridge or you can pick one up from the visitor reception on your next visit. Summer 2019 at Beningbrough (PDF / 2.6650390625MB) download

Take a look at what else we have coming up.

Rainy days out at Beningbrough

Don't let the typically varied British weather ruin your plans. With the hall, laundry, interactive galleries and hands-on activities - Beningbrough is pretty weather proof this summer.

Wonderful walled garden

If you're looking to explore the flora and fauna the pear arch is a welcoming sight into the tranquillity of the walled garden. It is now full of bergamot, catmint, alliums and lady's mantle to smell and to savour. The bees and butterflies will also be busy.

As you wander around the edge there are many of the herbs, fruits and vegetables that provide ingredients for our restaurant.

Beautiful borders bursting with colour

Bursting out from the borders are the striking Allium Cristophii, the impressive and towering Echiums dominate the Italian border along with the rich crimson Chilean lantern tree. Head to the south border for Rosa ‘City of York’, the beautiful white roses have been associated with the county of Yorkshire since the fourteenth century. These creamy white semi-double flowers are wonderfully fragrant, with a hint of lemon. Take a pause on the bench in front of them to soak in the scent. The Pergola is looking magnificant one year on and a real show stopper in the Andy Sturgeon design plans.

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Explore the Beningbrough gardens

Gardener Mark knows the formal gardens inside out. He's worked in the walled garden for over 20 years and knows all about out the produce we grow and seasonal wildlife. Join him for a short video looking at the summer highlights in some of the borders and what you might expect when visiting at different times of the year.

What to expect in the hall

Children walking downstairs at Beningbrough hall Yorkshire — Explore the magnificent baroque mansion from top to bottom

Rain or shine there is so much to enjoy in the house. On the ground floor explore parts of the historic collection and talk to the team about some of the stories of the people who have called Beningbrough home. Upstairs, we have the fun, interactive galleries for all to experience.

On the first floor don't miss the current exhibition...

Yorkshire born Barbara Hepworth is just one of the artists with work on show in the new exhibition

Art at Beningbrough

Come face to face with a host of Yorkshire’s rebels, game changers and influencers at Beningbrough’s new art exhibition for 2019. Until 3 November, the Saloon Galleries will be home to 25 portraits and sculptures showcasing some famous and infamous faces of Yorkshire.