Conservation in Action
You're invited to come along to find out more about how the collections team at Ormesby Hall look after the house and collections.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Come along and speak to our specially trained staff and volunteers about the meticulous work they carry out all year round to protect the collections in our care.
You can discover how they look after our textiles and ceramics, as well as detailed information on how we protect the house and the furniture from bugs. The specially trained book conservation volunteers will also be demonstrating how they carefully clean the books, giving a rare opportunity to see some of the book collection up close.
The house is open from 10.30am – 3.45pm on the day, with Conservation in action taking place between 10.30am – 1.30pm. No booking is required for this event. Free entry as part of Heritage Open Days.
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Upcoming events
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.
Secrets of the Collection: Art
This year Ormesby Hall celebrates the Pennyman family’s artistic legacy through an arts collections focused exhibition
Heritage Open Days (FREE ENTRY)
Discover Ormesby Hall for free as part of Heritage Open Days 2026 - England’s largest festival of history and culture.
Heritage Walk (by More Than A Run)
Join More Than A Run (MTAR) to enjoy a walk following the Park-to-Park Route as part of Heritage Open Days. Pre-booking is essential to join the walk.