Garden tour
Join a tour of the beautiful Ormesby Hall garden with our Senior Gardener.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Join us for a guided tour of the formal garden and orchard, where you'll discover the fascinating history of Ormesby's gardens and how they have evolved over the centuries. Along the way, enjoy highlights of the season's planting displays and pick up practical inspiration and tips for your own garden. It's the perfect opportunity to get your gardening questions answered while soaking up the beauty and tranquillity of this special setting.
This is a free tour as part of Heritage Open Days.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
The garden is level access with a mix of gravel, bark and grass pathways.
- Meeting point
Please meet at the front of the house for the garden tour.
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
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.
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.