Exhibitions at Nunnington Hall

Current exhibition

British Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition

17 May - 13 July 2025

The spectacular British Wildlife Photography Awards showcases the best in British wildlife photography and celebrates the diversity of British wildlife and wild spaces through a collection of inspirational photographs and films. The exhibition also aims to raise awareness about British biodiversity, species and habitats.

Normal admission prices apply, with free entry to National Trust members and under fives. Entry to the exhibition is included in admission.

 

Community Gallery

The Community Gallery is a space created to support local makers and artists, and for their work to be enjoyed by all. Drop by every six weeks to see a changing selection of artists, and for the chance to discover your next favourite piece.

If art is your hobby and your passion, you’re welcome to apply to exhibit in this space. Whether you have previous experience selling your artwork, or none at all, everybody is considered. Simply email nunningtonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk with your details.

The gallery is on the top floor at Nunnington, alongside the main seasonal exhibition.

Tuesday 24 June - Sunday 3 August

Nicola Glover Art - Nicola Glover is an emerging acrylic artist based in York, with a passion for creating vibrant art that sparks joy. Her work blends traditional techniques with a modern impressionist style, using expressive brushstrokes and bold colours to bring each subject to life. While Nicola paints a range of subjects, she is especially drawn to animals and the natural world.

Elliot Harrison - Elliot Harrison is a full-time illustrator/artist working for the last 11 years from his home studio close to Rowntree Park in York. Elliot creates vibrant digital illustrations of York and North Yorkshire’s beautiful views and architecture. From these, he creates colourful giclée prints and posters.

Jo Garlick - Jo Garlick is an artist based in North Yorkshire and is fascinated by all elements of the natural world, especially wildlife. Jo works predominantly in soft pastel and loves the versatility and immediacy of the medium, using it to create characterful pictures of British wildlife and a broad spectrum of landscapes, inspired by the life and heritage of the area.

Anna Byelova – Anna Byelova spent the past few years making patchwork quilts and bags, before turning her hand to textile landscapes. She layers fabrics to create shade, depth and richness, and embellishes her landscapes with machine or hand embroidery for finishing touches that bring the scenes to life.

Coming up in 2025

You, Me and Who We’ll Be

19 July - 7 September 2025

A journey about making friends, building relationships and supporting each other.

Enter the colourful worlds of children’s illustrator duo, Josie Brookes and Tom Madge. Through bold, eye-catching artwork, Josie and Tom create stories that explore the many ways we can help and understand each other. Discover your own helpful superpower in the ‘Big Small Nature Club’, or join best friends Nader and Solomiya on a journey to find home. A dress-up station lets you share in the adventures of Molly the Flower. Before you go, help the story grow by adding your own artwork to the interactive gallery. With collages, prints and animation, there’s plenty to get children inspired.

All exhibitions are on display in the gallery, on the top floor of the Hall. The gallery is open during normal opening hours and standard admission applies, there is no extra charge to visit the gallery.