Heritage Open Days (FREE ENTRY)
Visit Ormesby Hall for free as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Discover this hidden gem of Middlesbrough for free entry on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September and Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September.
Step inside the historic house to uncover the stories of the Pennyman family and the Northern School of Art students exhibition, stop by the model railway layouts and relax the flowers in the garden. You can also experience the new multi-user trail through the estate.
On these days only you can also visit the cafe and secondhand bookshop for free entry.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
Please note access to the first floor and model railway layouts is by stairs only. There are steep steps into the Victorian Laundry.
- Other
The first floor of the house and model railway layouts is accessed by stairs only. Steep steps into the Laundry.
Upcoming events
Secrets of the Collection: Art
This year Ormesby Hall celebrates the Pennyman family’s artistic legacy through an arts collections focused exhibition
Northern School of Art student exhibition
This year Ormesby Hall celebrates the Pennyman family’s artistic legacy through an exciting collaboration with The Northern School of Art A-level students.
Love Local (FREE ENTRY)
Celebrate the best of what Teesside has to offer. Local artists, charities and businesses will be at Ormesby Hall on this free entry weekend.
Ormesby 10k run
Join More Than A Run and the National Trust, who have partnered to bring you the Ormesby 10k held monthly on a Sunday.