Ormesby Hall

Colourful flower bed with the hall in the background

Important notice -

We’re re-opening the gardens and wider estate at Ormesby from Fri 18 Sept. You will need to book your visit in advance. Check What’s On for the latest information and to book.

Pennyman family home, garden and parkland

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Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

You'll find lots of places open now - over 40 houses, 135 gardens and parks, and hundreds of coastal and countryside sites. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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Ormesby Hall

What's on

What's on 

The gardens and grounds at Ormesby will reopen from 18 September and you’ll need to book your tickets by 3pm the day before your visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Ormesby Hall (21 Sept - 27 Sept)

Sun 27 Sep 2020
11:00-11:30
Book your timed entry to visit Ormesby Hall

Timed entry to Ormesby Hall (28 Sept - 4 Oct)

Mon 28 Sep 2020
11:00-11:30
Book your timed entry to visit Ormesby Hall.
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Ormesby Hall

History

North view of the Drawing Room with a large mirror behind the seating

Inside Ormesby Hall 

What lies within Ormesby Hall? Discover more about the rooms you will see on your next visit.

Ruth and Jim Pennyman sitting in the drawing room

The Pennyman family home 

Who lived at Ormesby Hall? Discover the stories of the Pennyman family, owners for over 400 years, from scandalous wicked Sir James, to James Stovin who helped create local North Ormesby and Jim and Ruth, the last Pennymans.

Ormesby Hall photograph of Jim Pennyman in his uniform

The last Mr Pennyman  

Find out more about Jim Pennyman, the man who bequeathed Ormesby Hall to the National Trust.

A copy of an extract of a war widows letter written to Mary Pennyman

Dear Mrs Pennyman 

Dear Mrs Pennyman is a project about First World War letters written to Mary Pennyman.

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Ormesby Hall

Art and collections

Ormesby Hall miniature railway models

The minature world of Model Railways 

Model railways in an historic house? The miniature world of model building and model trains can be discovered in the servants wing with three permanent layouts running daily to delight visitors.

Our collections

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

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