Family-friendly things to do at Ormesby Hall
There’s lots to keep the family entertained at Ormesby Hall, whatever the season. Go wild in the natural play area, stop by the model railway layouts and enjoy imaginative play.
Planning your family visit
- You'll find toilets and baby-changing facilities in the house and in the courtyard
- The cafe offers tasty kids lunchboxes containing sandwiches, fruit, a treat and juice or water. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and highchairs.
- You're welcome to bring a picnic. There's picnic tables, benches and spots to lay out a blanket.
- Pushchairs or prams are not allowed in the house, so please leave them at the designated undercover shelter
- Hip-carrying infant seats available for loan in the house
- Children's books in the second-hand bookshop.
- Bikes and balls are not allowed onsite
- There is a pond in the orchard
Summer of Play at Ormesby Hall
Open daily from Saturday 19 July to Monday 1 September
Play your way into the summer holidays at Ormesby Hall and come along with your family and friends for some playful fun.
Families will find pockets of play throughout the garden and play field, from the circus skills play zone with plate spinning, juggling to getting active on the field with tennis and badminton. There is also music play, sand play many more ways to enjoy some playful fun this summer.
There'll be themed activities across each day of the week including Let's Circus joining us with performances and workshops, and fun crafts available inside where children can create their own dreamcacher to take home with them.
Ormesby Hall is open 10.30am - 5pm, with last entry to the house and gardens at 4pm, and the activities also end at 4pm. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank. Normal admission applies to visit and enjoy the activities, but there is no extra charge for the activities.
Normal admission applies for all of the above: Adult £7, Child £3.50 and family ticket £17.50, with National Trust members and under 5s free.
Family-friendly things to do in the house
A surprise delight is always the model railway layouts, which includes an interactive layout for children of all ages. Then pop by the second-hand bookshop to relax with the family and read a book together.
Family-friendly things to do in the garden
Head to the bottom of the garden and let the kids go wild in the natural play area. They can perform on the Willow Stage and challenge themselves on the rope walk, log stepping stones and balance see-saw. In the summer months families can also enjoy a game of croquet on the lawn.
Looking for nature? Why not go to the bird hide and see what birds you can spot and see the different bird wingspans. In the garden there is also a collection of bug hotels, so stop by and see what bugs have checked in recently, but respect their do not disturb signs.
‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’
No matter the season, Ormesby Hall is the perfect place to see how many activities you can tick off your '50 things' list. Head into the woods to get to know a tree (No. 1), discover wild animal clues (No. 34), head to the bird hide to watch a bird (No. 44) or pay a visit to the bug hotel to make friends with some creepy-crawlies (No. 31).
Follow the link to find out more about our activities at Ormesby Hall: What's on at Ormesby Hall