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Group visits to Beningbrough

A group of people with a dog walk over the bridge in the Mediterranean garden at Beningbrough
Visiting with a group is an alternative way to explore Beningbrough | © National Trust Images / Rebecca Hughes

Inspired by the romance of Italy but proudly Yorkshire through and through, there are over eight acres of formal garden waiting to be explored, a selection of historic rooms and changing art exhibitions. Find out everything you need to know about arranging a group visit to Beningbrough.

Group bookings at Beningbrough

Beningbrough welcomes groups of at least 15 people, whether National Trust members or not, who can pay in one transaction for the visit. To qualify for the group offer, you must book in advance.

Space for three coaches only

Please note that pre-booking your coach visit is essential. Failure to pre-book your visit may result in your coach being turned away if Beningbrough is at maximum capacity.

When to visit

June - August, Monday - Friday | September - May, Monday - Saturday on open days | No group bookings on bank holidays | Please check the day you wish to visit is an open day ahead of completing your booking form.

Things to see and do during your group visit

Beningbrough can be enjoyed all year round, with different elements at their best at different times. For garden lovers late spring to autumn is optimum, for art check out the exhibition from autumn to early spring, and history and architecture can be appreciated all year round.

Two people on a balcony surrounded by intricate carvings
Get up close to the intricate details in the Great Hall | © National Trust / Anthony Chappel-Ross

Visiting the hall

The historic rooms on the ground floor of the hall are open all year round. It's worth noting the hall is not a typical 'lived-in' house experience. Like many gifted in lieu of death tax, the rooms were empty and we have not rushed to fill them. Beningbrough was saved for the nation for its architecture and craftsmanship. Groups can explore the spaces at their leisure, taking in the intricate details of the building, now better than ever before with new lighting throughout. A country house story is told through key pieces of the collection, moments in history, and people who shaped the estate over the centuries. 

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Essential information  

  • Discounts are available for pre-booked groups of 15 or more. 

  • Meet and greet available on request.

  • Free coach parking on site, 20 yards from the entrance (limited space – booking essential). 

  • Approach from A19 only to avoid weight limited Aldwark toll bridge.

  • Follow the coach signs on arrival to avoid the entrance at Newton-on-Ouse with a low arch. 

  • Free admission and £10 restaurant voucher  for coach driver.

  • Three electric scooters and two wheelchairs are available for hire, free of charge (booking essential). 

 

Ready to book?

Please book your visit by using the form below. If you have any questions about completing the form, please contact us on 01904 472027

 

Who is eligible for free entry? 

Registered tourist board guides (on production of a valid badge), coach drivers and tour leaders escorting groups of 15 or more. National Trust members also receive free entry, so it is at your discretion whether to refund the entrance fee to members if you have included it in your package – this is not refunded by the National Trust. 

Members must bring their current membership cards with them to avoid paying the full group rate. If any of your group would like to join the National Trust please direct them to our Membership page or call 0344 800 1895.

Free familiarisation visits for group leaders 

If you're planning a group visit you can request our free Travel Trade Pass and you and a friend or colleague will gain free entry to over 300 of our places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 12 months. There’s nothing quite like seeing or experiencing somewhere for yourself to help you plan a successful visit. To receive your pass, call 0344 249 1895 or email us at traveltrade@nationaltrust.org.uk

Overhead shot showing countryside, gardens, hall, walled garden and tree lined avenue

Discover more at Beningbrough

Find out when Beningbrough is open, how to get here, things to see and do and more.

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Things to see in the garden at Beningbrough 

Discover the formal gardens, walled kitchen garden, herbaceous borders and wildlife areas, each with its own style and beauty. Experience the tranquillity of the Mediterranean Garden, the latest new space designed by Andy Sturgeon. Find out more about this RHS partner garden in Yorkshire.

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Things to see in Beningbrough Hall 

Explore what to expect visiting the historic rooms on the ground floor, from feats of engineering, striking architecture and symbolic pieces of the collection marking moments in time. Find out about the next exhibition in the first floor Reddihough Galleries.

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Art at Beningbrough 

Discover more about the Reddihough Galleries on the first floor of Beningbrough Hall and highlights of previous art displays. Currently on show, Whispers of the Wilderness: Exploring Wilderness Gardens is a full sensory exhibition linking history and fashion, with contemporary sculptures and sketching.

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Eating at Beningbrough 

Choose from a range of tasty snacks and drinks at Beningbrough's restaurant and two other eateries, open on selected days. Find out where to refuel with your dog, indoor and out.

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The history of Beningbrough 

Uncover the history of this enigmatic house, including its early beginnings, a close call with Charles II, romantic love stories and its wartime connections.

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Beningbrough's garden vision 

Find out how award-winning landscape and garden designer Andy Sturgeon was appointed by the National Trust to help revitalise the garden at Beningbrough, the work that has already happened, as well as what is planned for the future.

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Talks service 

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