Nostell

Friends on a winter walk at Nostell, near Wakefield

Important notice -

You don't need to book ahead to visit Nostell. The courtyard café and shop are open daily from 10am to 4pm, and the gardens are open from 11am to 4pm (charges apply). The house is closed through November.

Georgian treasure house, landscaped gardens, parkland and stables courtyard.

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Nostell   West Yorkshire

Good to know: planning your visit to Nostell

You no longer need to book in advance to visit Nostell. This article contains top tips for a day out with us, from access and facilities to the latest safety information.

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Things to see and do

Christmas tree decorated at Nostell

Festive traditions at Nostell 

This December come and make festive memories to treasure at Nostell. See the house decorated for the season and join in the party atmosphere. Outside the parkland and gardens are the perfect backdrop to a winter walk.

Graphic illustration of Percy the Park Keeper with his woodland friends

Percy the Park Keeper at Nostell 

We’re inviting you to embark on a Percy the Park Keeper winter trail around Nostell. Spot all kinds of nature and help Percy’s friends – who will you come across on the way? Running from Running from 2-24 December, each trail is £2 per child, no need to book in advance.

Sir Thomas More and His Family by Rowland Lockey

A timeline of Nostell 

Travel back to the 12th century and the Augustinian priory that once stood here and through the centuries with the Winn family, who made, lived and moulded the Palladian treasure we know today.

Red acer in the Menagerie Garden at Nostell near Wakefield.

The Gardens of Nostell 

Discover edible delights in the Kitchen Garden, relax in the Rose Garden and escape to a magical world in the Menagerie Garden before meandering along the winding paths of the Pleasure Grounds in the footsteps of the Georgians.

A man walks over the bridge at Nostell

Meadows, Lakes and Woodlands at Nostell 

Follow the paths and tracks to discover ancient woodland, an abundance of wildlife and rolling views across this enchanting Yorkshire landscape.

Dog walking on a lead
Nostell   West Yorkshire

Visiting Nostell with your dog

Nostell welcomes all well-behaved dogs and their humans. To make sure that everyone has an enjoyable visit, we have put together frequently asked questions and answers.

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Eating and shopping

Woman holding takeaway hot drink

Courtyard Café at Nostell 

Hot and cold drinks, snacks and light meals are on the Courtyard Café menu daily, alongside service with a smile and recipes inspired by our working kitchen garden.

The shop at Nostell

Shopping at Nostell 

Once alive with the clatter of horse-shoes and firing of engines, the Stables Courtyard is home to a shop inspired by Nostell's history, all things artisan and a second hand book shop for all the family. Every purchase helps us to care for Nostell for future generations.

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Groups

A volunteer talking to visitors at Nostell, West Yorkshire

Visit with your group 

We're welcoming back group bookings to Nostell.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Nostell on the National Trust Collections website

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