Ormesby Hall

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.

Whilst the plants and flowers sleep, other parts of the garden come into their own during winter. With a nip in the area and leaves crunching underfoot, autumn and winter combine to highlight the shapes of the garden.

From short meanders to longer routes taking in the parkland. Stretch your legs and enjoy a walk across open fields or through sheltered woodland. The working estate is farmed by the tenant farmer with farm animals and crops all year round.

Bring your four legged friend with you to explore the garden and parkland, with dogs welcome in the formal garden and courtyards and over 200 acres of parkland to discover together.

There are over 200 acres on the Ormesby estate to explore and autumn is a great time to see the tenant farmer harvesting and the ancient trees changing colours.

Relax with a hot drink and choose from our range of sandwiches and scrumptious cake and scones. You can warm yourself up with a hot soup, jacket potato or try a new vegan pasty.

The shop, is packed full of wonderful gifts, treats and local items as well as a beautiful selection of plants and outdoor garden decorations, some currently in the sale. The new autumn / winter range is also now in stock.

Browse the shelves to find your next read or return to one of your favourites. There is ample seating in the bookshop for you to relax and take some time from your visit and escape in a good book. All proceeds from the second hand bookshop go towards the conservation of Ormesby Hall.

Whether you are looking for a wedding venue, function or corporate space; Ormesby Hall, National Trust’s historic house in Teesside, offers a variety of options to suit anyone seeking for a unique and flexible venue.

Are you looking for the perfect wedding venue, to match your perfect proposal?

Get more involved with Ormesby by joining the friendly team of volunteers. Develop new skills, make new friends and and share your knowledge in an area that interests you; all the time supporting the charitable work of the National Trust

We are looking for people to join the volunteer team within the house and garden, with a variety of roles to suit different interests. Come along and find out about volunteering on Friday 24th January 2020 at 10am.

A surprise discovery in the attic produced over a hundred letters written during the First World War to Mary Pennyman from war widows and mothers. Discover more about this remarkable find and the project Dear Mrs Pennyman

Jim Pennyman was the last resident of Ormesby Hall and bequeathed his family home to the National Trust. Discover who Jim was, from his First World War career to his work helping the local communities.