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Find out when Beningbrough is open, how to get here, things to see and do and more.
Beningbrough is the perfect place for a family adventure. Explore the wilderness play area to build a den and climb some trees or meander through the garden on a steady stroll. Whatever you do when you visit, here's what to expect from your family day out.
There's a ha-ha with a sudden drop running the length of the southern edge of the garden. The garden has several open water features and ponds, part of the parkland runs alongside a river.
Tuesday 27 & Thursday 29 May
Drop in 11am - 3pm and have a go at the servant trail themed activities in the garden.
24 May - 31 August, on open days
Step into the shoes of a servant at Beningbrough. Spin the wheel to discover whether it’s a good day or a challenging one as you take on the role of the groom, a kitchen maid, or other hardworking staff. Experience the highs and lows of life behind the scenes in this fun, interactive family adventure in the garden.
More chances to make the most of a summer play day. Along with the servant's game of life trail, the play area and den zone, and all the wildlife to spot, on Wednesdays try out a new activity and find new ways to play. Come back soon for details of Wednesday play days.
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank
Once you've finished splashing in puddles and testing the build quality of your den, it might be time for something indoors or with a little more shelter. Test your little people to spot the faces in the carvings and count animals in the tapestries. Call into the laundry and imagine life before machines and electricity.
Unleash your wild ones on the 7-metre pyramid tower and slide, or explore the zone for smaller children, where they can climb and get creative in the Wendy house or soar to new heights in a bucket swing.
There's the ever-popular den zone and, for older children, the cantilever swing and clamber stack will test their adventurous spirit.
We always laugh and eat ice cream when we're there. Those are the best days...Oh and fish are always happy to see me!
Bringing a pack up? There are plenty of great places around the hall and gardens where you can make the most of the weather and eat your lunch alfresco. Head down to the laundry courtyard where there are generous sized outdoor tables with shade or shelter, take a pew on the benches in the garden or find your patch of lawn.
Conveniently placed by the play area, and dog friendly, the brew house is a great place to pick up refreshments to take away and serves scoop ice cream - it is open Friday - Sunday, Bank Holiday Mondays, and every day during the school holidays (unless it's a very wet day!)
What better way to spend your day than trying new activities from the list of '50 things to do before you’re 11¾'? Beningbrough is a great place to become an explorer and you can do around half the '50 things' activities here throughout the year.
Here's just a few ideas to get you started:
Find out when Beningbrough is open, how to get here, things to see and do and more.
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.
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. Stop off at the stables shop to find a range of gifts inspired by the places we care for and large outdoor area with plants in the growing season.
Plan fresh-air activities, discover facts about nature and wildlife or learn a new skill with our suggestions for ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.
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.
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 more about the Reddihough Galleries on the first floor of Beningbrough Hall. We are currently between exhibitions, see what's coming from September, and highlights of previous art displays.
Plan an adventure in Yorkshire this spring. With play areas, activities for kids, wildlife to spot and plenty of things to do when it rains. Bring the whole family to make memories during your time together.