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.

Autumn has arrived with burnt oranges, bright reds and shades of yellows taking over the garden. This is the perfect time to see the garden in two seasons as the trees change from green leaves to autumnal colours.

Discover the story of how Jim and Ruth Pennyman worked with local people to help unemployed miners in the 1930s. The project was known as Heartbreak Hill, and was formed to give the miners new skills and ways to feed their families. Learn about their plight in two exhibitions within the hall.

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.

Get into the festive spirit this winter with a visit to the house at Ormesby Hall. This year enjoy a new experience as we celebrate the importance of angels and Christmas time with angel themed decorations. From twinkling lights, yummy winter treats and fun for all the family.

Spend time in the beautifully decorated hall, chat to the wonderful volunteers who create the decorations, and enjoy a winter walk in the grounds. This is a quieter version of our Christmas weekends so some of the family activities will not be taking place on Mondays. If you're bringing the family and want lots to entertain your little ones, then there are extra activities on the weekends.

Visit Ormesby Hall this winter and see what the season has to offer, from Christmas decorations, to crisp walks in the garden and parkland. The tea-room has a range of hot drinks and hot festive fayre to keep you warm on a cold winters day.

Father Christmas and his elves are coming to spread some festive cheer at Ormesby Hall. Make sure to book your visit to see them, to make crafts with the elves and receive a gift after a chat with Father Christmas sharing Christmas wishes.

Looking for some festive fun with the family? Then head to Ormesby Hall to start or continue Christmas traditions together with your family. From a bookable visit to Father Christmas, storytime with Mrs Christmas and Christmas trails in the house and garden.

Explore the garden this winter to tick off some of your 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4. From getting to know a tree, bulding a den or making a mud creation.

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.

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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 Thursday 16th January 2020 at 11am.

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.