The east front of Nostell Priory with blue sky above and green grass in the foreground. — The east front of Nostell Priory | © National Trust Images/Paul Barker

Houses and buildings in Yorkshire

Yorkshire has architectural masterpieces at every turn. From homely 17th-century manors to the dramatic ruins of an historic abbey, there is something for everyone to discover in the houses and buildings that we care for.

Discover all the best houses and buildings in Yorkshire for a great day out.

A large wooden cantilever staircase and piano

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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 more about the recent work on the hall and what's on in the Reddihough Galleries.

An autumn day at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire

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Fountains Abbey

Step back into a dramatic past and imagine what life would have been like for the monks lived here, and learn how Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal became one.

Gibson Mill in autumn at Hardcastle Crags, West Yorkshire

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Gibson Mill at Hardcastle Crags

Learn about the history and evolution of the landscape at Hardcastle Crags and Gibson Mill, including its industrial heritage and the mill’s time as an entertainment emporium.

A visitor and child visiting one of the oak panelled rooms in the house at East Riddlesden Hall

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East Riddlesden Hall and Great Barn

Explore this homely 17th-century manor house and discover original oak panelling, decorative ceilings and period furnishings, then learn of the estate's agricultural past in the Great Barn.

A view of the pale blue Drawing Room showing fireplace, large mirror & chandelier at Ormesby Hall, Yorkshire

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Ormesby Hall

Explore the rooms of this grand house, home to the Pennyman family since 1599, and discover the décor, paintings and furniture that tell their stories.

Visitors outside the 18th-century mansion at Nostell Priory

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The house at Nostell

Explore one of the great treasure houses in the North of England, also home to one of the few remaining doll's houses from the 18th century.

Two visitors stood on the Drawing Room balcony overlooking the garden at Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire

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The hall at Nunnington

A dwelling is recorded here since 1249, but the current house grew out of a Tudor Hall. Over 450 years the house has been altered to create an atmospheric and comfortable home.

Visitors admiring the Napoleonic ship model in the Court Room at Treasurer's House, Yorkshire.

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Treasurer's House

Treasurer's House has closed for the season, but will reopen for Christmas opening from 13 November.

Wentworth Woodhouse, East Front, Yorkshire

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Visit Wentworth Woodhouse

Find out what the historic Wentworth Woodhouse in South Yorkshire has to offer and how you can visit this fascinating house as a National Trust member.