Famed for its picturesque riverside location, organic garden with orchard and wildflower meadow, flamboyant resident peacocks, and a changing programme of art exhibitions. Find out everything you need to know about arranging a group visit to Nunnington Hall.
Group bookings at Nunnington Hall
Nunnington welcomes groups of at least 15 people, whether National Trust members or not, who can pay in one transaction for the visit. To qualify for the group offer, you must book in advance.
Available all year round
Groups can be accomodated all year round, including during Christmas opening. Please make sure you have checked the opening times for the days you are interested in, as they do vary over the year.
Space for two coaches only
Please note that pre-booking your coach visit is essential. Failure to pre-book your visit may result in your coach being turned away if Nunnington is at maximum capacity.
Things to see and do during your group visit
Nunnington can be enjoyed all year round, with different elements at their best at different times. For garden lovers late spring to autumn is optimum, for art check out the changing programme of exhibitions and history is available everyday we're open.
Spread over five acres, nestled in the Howardian Hills, are sweeping lawns, shrubs and topiary, mixed borders and a productive cutting garden. Traditional rose beds and herbaceous borders sit alongside a mature orchard under-planted with wildflowers. The garden has been managed fully organically since 2002, reviving traditional horticultural methods while also embracing modern techniques and technology.
A dwelling is recorded at Nunnington from 1249, but the existing house has grown out of a Tudor Hall. Over the past 450 years the house and estate have been altered to suit a succession of owners and tenants. The house you see today is a fascinating combination of renovation and re-purpose, creating an atmospheric and comfortable home.
Nunnington hosts a programme of changing exhibitions throughout the year in the gallery spaces in the house. See what's on during your visit, however please note, sometimes the galleries are closed to allow for exhibition installation. The Community Gallery welcomes an array of local artists displaying their pieces, many inspired by the surrounding Yorkshire Countryside.
Having fully explored the garden and hall, your group will probably be in the mood for some refreshments. The Tea Room welcomes all groups to sit down and relax over a cup of tea or, if you’ve worked up a bit more of an appetite, enjoy the delicious range of seasonal and locally sourced food on the menu. It's table service for a relaxing experience however we are unable to reserve tables. To prevent unnecessary queues, we kindly ask large groups to stagger their time in the Tea Room. For warmer days, the full menu can be enjoyed in the Tea Garden.
Registered tourist board guides (on production of a valid badge), coach drivers and tour leaders escorting groups of 15 or more. National Trust members also receive free entry, so it is at your discretion whether to refund the entrance fee to members if you have included it in your package – this is not refunded by the National Trust.
Members must bring their current membership cards with them to avoid paying the full group rate. If any of your group would like to join the National Trust please direct them to our Membership page or call 0344 800 1895.
Free familiarisation visits for group leaders
If you're planning a group visit you can request our free Travel Trade Pass and you and a friend or colleague will gain free entry to over 300 of our places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for 12 months. There’s nothing quite like seeing or experiencing somewhere for yourself to help you plan a successful visit. To receive your pass, call 0344 249 1895 or email us at traveltrade@nationaltrust.org.uk
Discover more at Nunnington Hall
Find out when Nunnington Hall is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
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.
The organic gardens at Nunnington Hall are the perfect place to relax and explore. Find hidden corners, colourful peacocks, and swathes of flowers in this sheltered and intimate garden on the edge of the river.
Nunnington Hall hosts a programming of changing exhibitions throughout the year. Recently we have welcomed established artists, photographers, illustrators and sculptors alongside new artists and community groups to display their work in the gallery.
Make a day of it and refuel in the Tea Room, located within the historic house with views across the garden, or head to the walled Tea Garden to relax on the riverbank. Treat yourself to a delicious scone, tasty soup or freshly prepared lunch.
Nunnington Hall has over 700 years of history. It has been a family home and a country retreat, reinventing itself as each new family arrived and changed it to suit their lifestyles. Read about the key connections from Catherine Parr, to political figures and Liverpool traders.
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