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Nostell
Georgian house, landscaped gardens, parkland and stables courtyard.
Doncaster Road, Nostell, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QE
Opening times for 2 July 2025
Asset Opening time House 11:00 - 16:00 Car Park 07:00 - 18:00 Garden 11:00 - 17:00 Park 07:00 - 17:00 Shop 10:00 - 17:00 Tea-room 09:00 - 17:00 From 1 March last admission to the house is at 3:15pm and the gardens is 4pm.
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £14.30 £13.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £7.20 £6.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £35.80 £32.50 Family (one adult and up to 3 children) £21.50 £19.50 House or Gardens (From 1 March)
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £9.90 £9.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £5.00 £4.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £24.80 £22.50 Family (one adult and up to 3 children) £14.90 £13.50 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Adventure playground/play area
Accessible for prams and wheelchairs.
- Bookshop
- Café
- Car park
- Dogs allowed
Assistance dogs only in the gardens and house.
- Family friendly
- Picnic area
Main picnic area located behind welcome cabin near to the car park.
- Plant shop
- Shop
- Tea-room
- Toilet
Mobility scooter rental available (bookable). Changing Places, baby change and disabled toilets in the courtyard. Buggy service. Assistance dogs only are permitted inside the gardens, house and woodland play area.
- Accessible route and/or map
- Accessible toilet
- Changing Places
- Designated parking
Bays in the designated parking are 2.87 meters wide.
- Induction loop
- Large print (guide or menu)
- Level access to food outlet
- Level access to shop
- Level access/terrain
- Lift
- Powered mobility vehicle available
- Ramped access/slopes
- Seating available
- Steps/uneven terrain
- Transfer available
- Wheelchairs available
- By road
on A638 towards Doncaster
Parking: £5 for non-members
Sat Nav: use WF4 1QE
- On foot
via pedestrian entrance on the A638
- By train
Fitzwilliam 1½ miles
- By bus
Services from Wakefield to Doncaster. 485 Wakefield to South Emsall via Ackworth and 496 Wakefield to Upton via Fitzwilliam.
- Cycling
NCN67, 3 miles
Doncaster Road, Nostell, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QE
Planning your visit
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Family-friendly things to do at Nostell
Get ready for a family day out that's jam-packed with fun in the gardens, adventure play area and parkland at Nostell. Bring your bikes and explore the cycle trails through the parkland.
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Visiting Nostell with your dog
Nostell is a two pawprint rated place. Find out how to make the most of your visit to Nostell with your dog and why you and your canine friend will enjoy taking in the Yorkshire air here.
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Group visits to Nostell
There's a rich variety of things to see and do for groups of all ages at Nostell, from exploring lakes and woodlands to exploring the house and stables.
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Exploring the estate at Nostell
Follow the paths and tracks at Nostell to discover ancient woodland, an abundance of wildlife and rolling views across this enchanting Yorkshire landscape.
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Highlights
House
Discover Nostell’s grand interiors, remarkable collections, and Chippendale treasures in an 18th Century house rich with history, design, and craftsmanship. Last entry to the house is at 3:15pm.
Gardens
Explore vibrant gardens featuring a tranquil lake, colourful borders, a working kitchen garden, rose garden, apple orchard, and an enchanting menagerie garden with historic features.
Parkland
Discover 300 acres of parkland, free for everyone to enjoy. Ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows, and family-friendly spaces including den building areas, wild play zones, picnic spots and two dedicated 1km bike trails.
Courtyard café
The café is open daily from 9am, serving hot meals, drinks, and snacks made with seasonal produce from the kitchen garden. Children’s lunch boxes are also available. On weekends and during holidays, our Grab & Go outlet offers drinks, light bites, snacks, and ice cream - perfect for a quick treat on the go.
Shop
Browse our shop for locally made gifts, homeware, sweets, plants, and toys - including handcrafted ranges by talented local artists. You’ll find us in the courtyard, just beside the garden entrance
Woodland play area
Let imaginations run wild in the woodland play area, where younger adventurers can climb, slide, swing, and explore. Older children can take on rope bridges, wobble paths, a tower climb, and the thrilling 30-metre zip wire.
Second-hand bookshop
Browse pre-loved thrillers, cookbooks, children’s stories, and autobiographies in the charming second-hand bookshop, set within Nostell’s historic Stables. All proceeds from book donations help support vital conservation work across the estate.
Accessible Trail
1.4km circular loop through woodland, pleasure gardens, lakeside and the tranquil menagerie garden.
Spotlight events
Action-packed fun with Featherstone Rovers
Book your place to join the Featherstone Rovers Foundation for a fantastic mix of sports, creative workshops and movement-based fun. Whether your child loves rugby, arts and crafts, dance or cheerleading, there’s something for everyone - and the chance to meet players and Percy the Pit Pony too! Every Monday and Thursday throughout the summer.
Things to see and do
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Family-friendly things to do at Nostell
Get ready for a family day out that's jam-packed with fun in the gardens, adventure play area and parkland at Nostell. Bring your bikes and explore the cycle trails through the parkland.
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Things to see in the gardens at Nostell
Discover edible delights in the kitchen garden, unwind beside the orangery or escape to the menagerie garden before exploring the winding paths of the pleasure grounds.
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Visiting the house at Nostell
Explore one of the grandest houses in the north of England, furnished by Thomas Chippendale and home to one of the few remaining doll's houses from the 18th century, and a rare John Harrison clock.
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Exploring the estate at Nostell
Follow the paths and tracks at Nostell to discover ancient woodland, an abundance of wildlife and rolling views across this enchanting Yorkshire landscape.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Nostell
Visit the Courtyard Café with its range of seasonal treats, then head to the National Trust shop, where there’s a range of products inspired by the places we care for.
Outdoor activities
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Cycling at Nostell
Discover the cycling trails at Nostell and explore the estate on two wheels.
Top trails
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Nostell Obelisk walk
Take a wander through Nostell's picturesque parkland and its mosaic of natural habitats, from ancient woodland to colourful wildflower meadows.
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Menagerie Garden walk at Nostell
Traverse the pretty lakeside paths that meander through the Nostell estate in Yorkshire. On the way, discover the Menagerie Garden which used to be home to exotic birds and monkeys.
Places to stay
Hardcastle Lodge
This cosy Victorian cottage, at the entrance to the Hardcastle Crags estate, has wooded valley views.
Widdop Gate Barn
A carefully-restored retreat with original features with views of rolling hills and the Hardcastle Crags valley.
The Victorian Laundry
A bright and airy two-bedroom apartment at the heart of Beningbrough Hall estate, 45 metres from the main house.
Draper's Flat
Sitting in the centre of bustling and historic York, with views of York Minster, Draper’s is a contemporary style first floor apartment in a medieval building.
Upcoming events
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Nostell Parkrun
A free weekly 5km run through the parkland, which is open to everyone, free, safe and easy to take part in.
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Outdoor theatre: The Duke's Theatre Company present Macbeth
A reimagining of Shakespeare's classic tragedy
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Garden Talks: Grow Your Own Veg
Join Nostell's Senior Gardener for a series of monthly talks in the Kitchen Garden, running throughout the core gardening season.
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Garden Talks: A Bed Full of Roses
Take a gentle stroll through Nostell’s beautiful Kitchen Garden and uncover the hidden history of the Nostell roses.
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Summer of Play: Free to Play in the Parkland
Discover of summer of free games and activities in the parkland at Nostell.
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Summer of Play: Games galore in the house and gardens
Discover pockets of play in the house and games galore in the gardens this summer at Nostell.
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Summer of Play: Fun with Featherstone Rovers
Get active this summer with the Featherstone Rovers Foundation at Nostell
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Biketastic summer: Free cycling skills with WDCF
Free fun-filled cycling events for kids this summer holiday with Wakefield District Cycle Forum!
About Nostell
Nostell's Georgian house is home to a huge collection, including six of the "125 Treasures" explored in the Trust's recent book. Discover the detail of our globally-renowned dolls' house alongside a wealth of mastercrafts including decorative interiors by Robert Adam, one of the first long case clocks made by John Harrison and world-class collection of Chippendale furniture.
Nostell's 300 acres of gardens and parkland include wildflower meadows, rippling lakes and majestic woodland, from the winding paths of the menagerie garden to the regimented beds in the working kitchen garden that supplies the courtyard cafe. Entry charges apply to the gardens - see price tab for details.
The gardens are home to the adventure play area (charges apply - see above). Retail therapy is on offer in the courtyard shop seven days a week and the secondhand book shop as many days as possible.
History
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The history of Nostell
Step back in time and discover the history of Nostell Priory in West Yorkshire, built by the Winn family to advance their social status.
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Who was Thomas Chippendale?
Thomas Chippendale is one of the most influential furniture-makers in English history. Discover his story, from humble beginnings to becoming the 'Shakespeare of furniture'.
Art and collections
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Nostell's collection
Learn about the fabulous furnishings, paintings by world-renowned artists, ornate plasterwork and rare examples of early nautical clocks among the collection at this opulent home.
Support us
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Volunteering opportunities at Nostell
From conservation projects to keeping the garden spic and span through the seasons, there’s a lot to get involved in at 18th-century Nostell.
Donate to Nostell
As a charity, we're relying on your support now more than ever. Your donation will help look after the places you love for everyone to enjoy and explore.
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