Winter at Beningbrough

South side of the hall and conservatory in a frosty day — Bright and frosty days help to blow the cobwebs away

The days may be shorter but Beningbrough opens weekends in winter for bracing walks and warming refreshment with plenty still to see and do.

When to visit this winter

The hall and gallery are currently closed for ongoing conservation work.

Opening times 10am - 3.30pm
Open weekends throughout winter except Christmas Day
Open for the festive bank holidays on 26, 27 & 28 December and 1, 2 & 3 January 2022.
Open daily for the local half term holiday, 19 - 27 February 2022.

What to expect on your winter day out

Bench against a wall surrounded by purple allium flower heads

The gardens at Beningbrough

The Italian inspired hall is surrounded by eight acres of formal gardens, a walled kitchen garden boasting over 90 varieties of fruit trees and shrubs and a south border with vibrant and prolonged colour starting with snowdrops, daffodils and blossom in spring.

Winter wildlife at Beningbrough

It's a wonderful time of the year to spot birds seeking food or look out for signs of foxes or deer on a walk. Many native and visiting birds and mammals are around and busy. Here's a guide to what you might spot in winter.

Tree trunk with a scar running up the bark

Top ten trees of interest at Beningbrough

Uncover a little bit more about the pear arch, a lightning scarred oak, and the largest variegated English oak in the county. They're all open to debate though, have your favourite trees made it?

Bring all the family

Father Christmas has now sold out but there's a new winter trail to help you become an undercover discoverer during your day out.

Rolling down the bank on Beningbrough's south lawn

For younger visitors to Beningbrough

Whether it's swinging from the heights of the wilderness play area or finding new friends in the fish pond See what to expect if you're visiting with family and what's coming up in the next school holidays.

See 300,000 spring bulbs on the ha-ha walk

Carpet of snowdrops along the ha-ha walk — A carpet of spring snowdrops

Many visitors helped in 2016 with the challenge to plant 300,000 bulbs to commemorate the 300th year of the hall. As winter turns to spring, wander along the ha-ha walk and soak in the views over the south parkland. The colour will flow from the whites of the river of snowdrops into pale purples of crocus and yellow of daffodils. The challenge is to spot which patch you planted!

Dogs are welcome to visit with you on winter weekends

Bring your dog to Beningbrough

Bring your four legged friend to Beningbrough for a walk with the dog around the North Yorkshire gardens any day we're open. Here's what you need to know.

Strech your legs a little further in the parkland

The formal gardens sit in the middle of 380 acres of parkland full of ancient trees and wildlife habitats. Come prepared as it can be muddy and all facilities will be closed except on a weekend. It's free to park but please do still book a ticket and walks can be enjoyed through wooded glades and along riverside paths from 20 minutes to 2 hours. Dogs are welcome in the parkland, but please keep dogs on leads or under close control and pick up after your four-legged friend.

Two women walking on a path between bluebells

Head out for a walk at Beningbrough

Surrounded by parkland and with historical links to the neighbouring village, explore a little further on a visit to Beningbrough. Pick the right route for you, through woodland and along the riverside spotting wildlife as you wander.