Ormesby Hall

Colourful flower bed with the hall in the background

Important notice -

To avoid disappointment please book your visit to Ormesby Hall in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends, school holidays and bank holidays. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission.

Pennyman family home, garden and parkland

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More about this place

Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

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

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Many historic houses are open in England. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. In line with Welsh Government legislation, all places in Wales will close from 24 October to 9 November. 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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What's on

What's on 

The gardens and grounds at Ormesby Hall are open. We've introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends, school holidays and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary.

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Ormesby Hall (26 Oct - 1 Nov)

Sat 31 Oct 2020
11:00-11:30
Book your timed entry to visit Ormesby Hall.
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Things to see and do

Two mothers and their children walking in the garden at Wentworth Castle

Half term adventures in Yorkshire 

Make this half-term break extra special. Crunch through carpets of fallen leaves, build a den, follow an autumn trail or hop on your bike this October in Yorkshire.

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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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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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