To celebrate the 300th anniversary of Beningbrough Hall, award winning designer Andy Sturgeon created a long-term plan to refresh, improve, and in some areas re-invent the eight-acre garden.
The garden at Beningbrough is no stranger to change, having been treated to redevelopment by its various masters and their differing tastes and the fashions of the time, the garden has never stood still for long. Consequently, unlike many other National Trust properties, the garden cannot be tied to a certain era or design, allowing the design team a certain amount of creative freedom.
Through the combined talents of Andy and our own dedicated garden team, the creation of a new long-term design vision, ensures a garden that will continue to delight and inspire visitors, now and for many years to come.
January 2026
From 19 January until early March, the Wilderness area will be closed to visitors, this includes the paths and play area. The brew house and laundry will be open as usual. During this time, contractors will complete the hard landscaping, and add new paths and benches. After that? It will be time to get planting.
I am genuinely excited to be working with the National Trust and I am really looking forward to developing these already spectacular gardens over the coming years…our commission at Beningbrough recognises our passion and ability for these long-term historic projects.
Beningbrough has received several bequests over the years and the late Mr Ian Reddihough left a generous gift in his will to support the ongoing development of Beningbrough. This money has enabled the garden vision to progress and will continue to support ongoing projects, some small, some larger, all intended to make Beningbrough one of the best gardens to visit in North Yorkshire, no Yorkshire, no the north of England...and maybe a little beyond.
Find out when Beningbrough is open, how to get here, things to see and do and more.
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.
Bring your dog to Beningbrough and you'll both have a great day out on one of Yorkshire's finest estates. Here are some ideas to help you get the most out of your visit. Beningbrough is a three pawprint rated place.
Discover more about the Reddihough Galleries on the first floor of Beningbrough Hall. Currently on show, Whispers of the Wilderness: Exploring Wilderness Gardens is a full sensory exhibition linking history and fashion, with contemporary sculptures and sketching. See past exhibitions and what's coming next.
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.
Discover the family activities and events at Beningbrough, from den building in the wilderness play area to nature spotting on a walk. Look out for new trails and activities during the school holidays.
Discover our gardeners’ top tips so you can make the most of your garden, plot or window box.
From restoring world-famous art to protecting wildlife habitats, gifts in wills are used right at the heart of the work we carry out at special places. Please consider leaving a legacy to help look after the places you love for future generations.
