What's On at Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens
Yorkshire! Achievement, Grit and Controversy
From Jodie Whittaker the new Doctor Who, to the notorious Gunpowder Plot conspirator Guy Fawkes, discover the faces that have helped create the reputation of Yorkshire. Who would you include to demonstrate the county’s reputation?
Sun 22 Sep 2019
+ 36 other dates
11:30-16:00
Conservation in action - the Victorian laundry
Meet the team as they carry out their conservation wash.
Wed 25 Sep 2019
11:30-15:00
Apple celebration week
Discover the many varieties of apple Beningbrough has to offer with the annual apple week. Choose your favourite with apple tasting, experience the art of apple pressing, pick apples straight from the tree and have a go at the games.
Sun 06 Oct 2019
+ 6 other dates
10:30-17:00
Garden masterclass with Andy Sturgeon
Join award winning garden designer Andy Sturgeon on a garden design masterclass here at Beningbrough where he's working with the team to transform the gardens.
Mon 14 Oct 2019
10:00-16:30
Conservation in action - paintings and frames
See fine art conservator Francis Downing working on the portrait of Edwyn Francis Scudamore-Stanhope, the 10th Earl of Chesterfield and last private owner of Beningbrough Hall.
Tue 15 Oct 2019
+ 2 other dates
11:30-16:00
Take a bit of Beningbrough home
Help the garden team prepare for the newest garden creation: the Mediterranean Garden. Lift some of the plants to help clear the borders and if you like what you see, take a few home for your green space for a donation to the National Trust.
Wed 16 Oct 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
Winter wildlife in print
The leaves may have fallen, and the flowers long gone, but the gardens are still bustling with life with Gerard Hobson’s artwork plus an indoor exhibition in the Hayloft.
Sat 26 Oct 2019
+ 48 other dates
10:30-17:00
October half term - the magic of trees
Experience the magic of trees this half term. Follow the tree and bird trail, learn bushcraft skills, join a (nearly) naked tree walk, get creative in a leafy artrageous workshop and join a story promenade.
Sat 26 Oct 2019
+ 7 other dates
10:30-17:00
Christmas card linoprint workshop
Join local Yorkshire artist Gerard Hobson, for a creative Christmas printmaking workshop.
Sat 09 Nov 2019
10:00-16:00
Storytime with Father Christmas - rewashed!
Join Father Christmas for a new and unforgettable experience in the Victorian laundry and hear all about his adventures and travels…and his holiday washing, once he’s found his suitcase!
Sat 30 Nov 2019
+ 7 other dates
11:00-15:30
Linoprint making workshop
Join artist Gerard Hobson for an introductory lino print workshop.
Sat 18 Jan 2020
+ 1 other date
10:00-16:00
Family printmaking workshop
Spend time together this school holidays with a unique morning of art and creativity.
Sat 22 Feb 2020
10:00-12:00