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 13 May - Sunday 22 June

Yvonne Costello Art

Yvonne Costello is a professional artist who developed much of her drawing skills through her career as an architect. She has a love for walking, finding peace when immersed in nature and feels a passion to express this feeling through her semi-abstract landscapes.

Wensleydale Art

John Warburton lives and paints in the Vale of York and the Yorkshire Dales, creating both landscape and figurative works. John is inspired by the Dutch Baroque painters and the Impressionists, and attempts to describe figures in interesting places in our busy daily lives.

Sinead Barker

Sinead Barker’s work is a collection of textile art celebrating animals, chosen for their unique characteristics and the connection she feels to them. A combination of beautiful fabrics and machine stitching creates a colourful interpretation of the animals she admires.

David Edwards

As a teenager, David was encouraged to draw and paint by his father, a professional artist. He likes to sketch or paint outdoors whenever possible to keep his paintings fresh and responsive to the changing mood of the landscape. His favourite medium for painting is oils because of their richness of colour.

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.