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
Enjoy a fairy tale Christmas at Ormesby Hall
Open Friday to Monday from Friday 28 December to Monday 22 December, plus Tuesday 23 December.
Join us at Ormesby Hall this Christmas to get into the festive spirit as you're surrounded by some of the best loved fairy tales.
You can venture into the Snow Queen's realm, dress for Cinderella's ball, make a Christmas wish to the Genie and pass through Snow white's forest. Follow the family trail in the garden, stop by the second hand bookshop for a winter read and enjoy seasonal food and hot drinks from the café (last orders at 3pm).
The decorated hall is open 10.30am - 4pm, with last entry to the house at 3pm.
Festive Evenings on Friday 5 and Friday 12 December, 5pm - 8pm.
Join us for a chance to explore the mansion house decorated for Christmas at night. There will be live festive music, Christmas storytelling, marshmallow toasting on the fire pit and mulled wine. Everything you need to get the family in the mood for Christmas in the lead up to the big day.
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.
Find out everything you need to know for visiting Ormesby Hall at Christmas.
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