Discover more at Ormesby Hall
Find out when Ormesby Hall is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Eating and shopping at Ormesby Hall
Whether you're stopping for coffee and cake, looking for a light lunch or refuelling after exploring the house, gardens and estate, the café at Ormesby Hall is a relaxing place to take a break during your visit.
Enjoy hot and cold drinks, snacks, scones, cakes and seasonal treats, then leave a little time to browse our second-hand bookshop – you never know what you'll find.
The café at Ormesby Hall
Take a break in the Ormesby Hall café, tucked away in the historic servants' wing of the house.
There’s a small seating area within the café itself, but part of the experience is choosing somewhere a little different to sit. Settle into the cosy Snug, take your food and drink into the spacious Victorian kitchen, or find a table outside in the garden when the weather is on your side.
It makes the café a great place to stop during a family day out, catch up over coffee and cake or simply take a break before exploring more of Ormesby Hall.
Food and drink
Our café serves a selection of hot and cold drinks, savoury snacks, scones, cakes and seasonal treats, with options available to eat in or take away.
Fancy something sweet? Pair a hot drink with a scone or slice of cake. Looking for something savoury? You'll find a changing selection of hot and cold snacks to keep you going during your visit.
Look out for seasonal additions throughout the year too, particularly during some of our special events and school-holiday activities.
Four-legged visitors haven't been forgotten either, with dog ice cream available for an extra treat after exploring the estate. Dogs are welcome in the gardens, courtyards and wider estate, although only assistance dogs can enter the café.
Allergen information
Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.
If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.
Always check when you visit
Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.
More places to grab a treat
During the summer months and selected events, our Stables kiosk opens with a selection of ice creams, cold drinks and snacks - perfect for enjoying outside.
At some of our larger events, you'll also find our pop-up kiosk in front of Ormesby Hall, serving hot and cold drinks alongside seasonal snacks.
Availability varies, so look out for details when planning your visit.
Picnics at Ormesby Hall
You're very welcome to bring a picnic and find your favourite spot in the gardens.
Forgotten something or fancy adding a coffee, cold drink or slice of cake? Pop into the café and top up your picnic before heading back outside.
Allergen information
Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can't guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.
If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please speak to a member of the team, who will be happy to help.
Always check when you visit
Our recipes and ingredients can change. Even if you've enjoyed an item before, please speak to a member of the team when you visit to check the latest allergen information.
Don't miss our second-hand bookshop
Love books? Make sure you leave time for this one.
Just off the internal courtyard, next to the historic Laundry, you'll find Ormesby Hall's second-hand bookshop. Shelves packed with pre-loved books waiting for their next home.
From fiction and non-fiction to a dedicated children's section, have a rummage and see what catches your eye. You might arrive looking for one book and leave carrying three.
Good-quality book donations are always welcome. Please contact ormesbyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk to arrange a donation.
Every cuppa helps care for Ormesby Hall
Every purchase you make in the café and second-hand bookshop helps support the work of the National Trust and the ongoing care of Ormesby Hall.
So whether it's coffee and cake, an ice cream in the garden or your next favourite book, thank you for supporting this special place.
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