What's on at Nunnington Hall
Places and Culture art exhibition by Val Archer
Taking inspiration from still life, interiors and architecture, Val Archer brings canvas and paper to life with colour and texture.
Sat 09 Feb 2019
+ 37 other dates
10:30-16:00
Behind the scenes tour
Join the conservation team for a tour to see what goes on behind closed doors. Explore unseen rooms and items from the collection and receive some top tips to try at home.
Tue 12 Feb 2019
+ 8 other dates
14:00-14:45
Meet the Artist - Val Archer, Places and Culture
For this special onetime occasion Val Archer will visiting Nunnington Hall to meet and chat with people, as well as demonstrating her talented drawing and painting ability.
Fri 15 Feb 2019
11:00-16:00
Nest fest
Head outdoors to follow the ‘Hetty the hibernating hedgehog’ trail, and get ready for spring by making a bird box or building a bug hotel for the smallest of critters in your garden.
Sat 23 Feb 2019
+ 8 other dates
10:30-16:00
Ryedale and York residents festival
As part of the York Residents Festival, we welcome all Ryedale and York residents to visit on this special occasion free of charge! Explore the hall at your own pace or join one of our free guided tours running throughout the day. Visitors must...
Fri 22 Mar 2019
+ 1 other date
10:30-17:00
Mother weekend
Enjoy a delicious Mother’s day brunch before a special ‘ladies of the hall’ tour to hear more about the women and Mothers who made Nunnington Hall their home.
Sat 30 Mar 2019
+ 1 other date
09:30-12:00
Voices of the landscape art exhibition
Yorkshire - shaped over millennia by ice, delivers rolling landscapes of lush dales, windswept hills, and vast expanses of heather-covered moors.
Sat 30 Mar 2019
+ 37 other dates
10:30-17:00
Captain Compost and the Cadbury Egg Hunt
Join Captain Compost and Lieutenant Leafmould on their crusade to save the Nunnington soil.
Sat 13 Apr 2019
+ 15 other dates
10:30-17:00
Captain Compost and the compost club
Can you help Captain Compost in his final battle to defeat Colonel Chemicals? Solve the puzzles; complete the garden obstacle course and jump in deep feet or hands first with the Compost Club!
Fri 19 Apr 2019
+ 3 other dates
10:30-17:00
Love LOCAL, love YORKSHIRE
Get to know your neighbourhood and celebrate everything wonderful about a community. Come and meet people in your local area and find out how to get involved with social clubs, events and organisations of all kinds.
Mon 06 May 2019
11:00-16:00
British Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition
Returning for another year, the BWPA awards reveals both the work of amateur and professional photographers and celebrates British wildlife in all its beauty and diversity.
Sat 18 May 2019
+ 49 other dates
10:30-17:00
Nature fest
Discover more about the natural world. Meet local wildlife rescue organisations and keepers, and get hands on with animal encounters, bug hunting, nest building and much more.
Sat 25 May 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
Nature @ Nunnington
Get involved with our jam-packed nature inspired week of activities including the ‘nurture and flourish’ garden trail, critter crafts and hear some nature natter. Visit the website for schedule of activities.
Mon 27 May 2019
+ 6 other dates
12:00-15:00
BBQ, beer and sports
Celebrate Father’s day with a pint beer, a bite from the BBQ and a fun dads V kids sport day.
Sun 16 Jun 2019
12:00-16:00
Mid-summers eve party
Join us for a great family garden party! Bring along a picnic or treat yourselves to lunch in the tea garden, and let the kids enjoy garden games and crafts, while you kick back and enjoy live music from the Bilsdale Silver Band, Rock Choir and...
Sun 23 Jun 2019
12:00-20:00
Birds and beasts by David Cook sculpture exhibition
Presented within the Nunnington garden this special ceramic and bronze sculpture exhibition is inspired by animals, shapes and patterns of the natural world. Each piece aims to capture the quirky characteristics of the subject - such as ammonites...
Tue 25 Jun 2019
+ 82 other dates
10:30-17:00
Bare bones – Blue Tokay family exhibition
From the tiny Papua New Guinea frog which measures only 7.7mm in length to the blue whale which grows to over 30 metres. ‘Bare Bones’, explores the form and function of the skeleton in animal physiology. Get up close to the intricate skeletons of...
Sat 13 Jul 2019
+ 64 other dates
10:30-17:00
Fascinating natural world
Join us for a summer of wild exploration! Track the dino discovery trail, dig deep in the archaeology sand pit, and get involved with weekly activities; including Mammal Monday, Wild Wednesday and Fossil Friday
Thu 01 Aug 2019
+ 30 other dates
10:30-17:00
Dog Day!
Join us for a grand day out with your favourite four legged pal. We’ll be joined by local charity Jerry Green Dog Rescue Centre for plenty of competitive pooch competitions and fun dog inspired activities.
Sun 01 Sep 2019
11:00-16:00
Heritage Open Day
In partnership with the Open Heritage Scheme, enjoy a visit to this special place free of charge to find out about its history. Drop in Behind the Scenes tours will also be available at an additional cost of £3.
Fri 06 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
10:30-17:00