Summer days at Beningbrough

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 throughout August in addition to all the usual adventures to be enjoyed in the hall and around the gardens.

Take a look at what activites are coming up 

Summer holiday plans, come rain or shine

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.

What to expect in the hall

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. On the first floor don't miss the current exhibition and upstairs, are have the hands-on galleries for all to experience.