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Beningbrough's garden vision

Drone shot from directly above looking down on a garden with meandering paths, walls, water features and lots of shrubs, grasses and plants.
No wonder the birds are attracted to the garden with this view | © Mischa Haller

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 changing face of the 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. 

The story so far

Early 2026

New paths and benches

The hard landscaping is now completed and new accessible paths have been created to increase routes in that part of the garden for all. A local artist has created a series of benches, perfectly postioned to take in the view out into the parkland, another has woven the large arch sculpture at the entrance. Planting will continue after Easter and although you're welcome to explore now, it's an area designed to be at its best in autumn and winter with colour and interest during the colder months. 

Artist impression of a woodland with paths and illustrations of people sat on benches
A woodland garden with new planting and seating is planned | © Andy Sturgeon Designs

Planning and preparation

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.

A quote by Andy Sturgeon Landscape and Garden Designer

An ongoing legacy

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. 

 

 

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