Discover more at Nunnington Hall
Find out when Nunnington Hall is open, how to get here, and what you can see and do during your visit.
Family-friendly things to do at Nunnington Hall
Discover the latest exhibition, get creative with hands-on crafts, enjoy games inside and out, and find adventure in the Lion's Den play area. School holidays mean even more to explore, with extra activities and trails for all ages.
Planning your family visit
Here's all the information you need at a glance, to help plan your next day out to Nunnington Hall:
- Baby-changing facilities are available on the first floor of the hall.
- Pushchairs are unable to enter the hall, please leave them outside in the storage sheds or return them to your car.
- Picnics are welcome in the garden - find a bench or in summer ask to borrow a rug.
- Dogs on short leads are welcome in the garden. Please pick up after your four-legged friend.
- Peacocks roam freely around the garden.
October Half-Term at Nunnington Hall
Slip, splash and scamper your way around the gardens this October half-term as Nunnington Hall goes otterly wild!
Complete the trail, tackle otter-themed activities and discover more about these playful creatures through family-friendly challenges and games. Along the way, learn fascinating facts about otters, put your skills to the test and enjoy plenty of opportunities to play and explore in the great outdoors.
Perfect for young wildlife enthusiasts and curious adventurers alike.
Explore the Lion's Den
Enter the Lion's Den play area where little explorers can climb up, over, and wobble along a natural obstacle course. There are tree stump steps to jump across, a rope bridge to climb across as well as a wooden climbing frame to conquer. There's also a picnic bench for mums, dads, or grandparents to sit and have a rest whilst your little ones burn off some energy.
Spot wildlife in the garden
Come and see how we garden organically at Nunnington. We've got our compost beds up here so you can see how we break down our waste to reuse around the garden. Help us by feeding your food waste to the RolyPig. Wander along the path to our bird watching area - see if you can spot some of our resident feathered friends. Use the chalk board to write down and tell us what you've seen.
Things to do when it rains
For the inevitable rainy days, there is plenty to see and do indoors at Nunnington Hall. Next to the exhibition space on the top floor there are colouring in activities for children, board games and a childrens second-hand bookshop.
Elsewhere in the hall, musicians can play us all a tune on the piano, explore the Carlisle Collection of miniature rooms and, of course, head to the tea-room in the old dining room for a well earned treat.
50 things to do before you’re 11¾ at Nunnington Hall
Let the adventure continue and tick off some items from the ‘50 things’ activity list. Here's a few suggestions to get you started:
- No. 1 Get to know a tree: Head to the orchards and admire our blossoming trees. Which will be your favourite?
- No. 33 Go cloud watching: Lie back on the lawn and watch the clouds go by. What shapes can you spot?
- No. 36 Make a home for wildlife: Be inspired by the bug hotel and hedgehog house in the garden - could you help animals in your garden or local area?
- No. 44 Watch a bird: Head to the cutting garden and take a peep through the bamboo bird hide to see what you might find. Birds can be easily scared, so be as quiet as a mouse and watch them fly in to feed. You might also spot a frog or newt swimming in the pond.
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The Tea Room at Nunnington Hall
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.
Things to see in the garden at Nunnington Hall
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.
Visiting Nunnington Hall with your dog
Find out how to make the most of your visit with your dog at Nunnington Hall, including where you can take them and what facilities are available. Nunnington Hall is a one pawprint rated place.
Exhibitions at Nunnington Hall
Nunnington Hall's year-round exhibition programme celebrates a rich mix of artistic talent, welcoming established and emerging artists, photographers, illustrators, sculptors and community groups to showcase their work in the gallery.
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.
Family-friendly places in Yorkshire
Plan an adventure in Yorkshire. 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.
‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’
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’.
