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Georgian house, landscaped gardens, parkland and stables courtyard.
Doncaster Road, Nostell, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QE
Asset | Opening time |
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House | 11:00 - 16:00 |
Car Park | 07:00 - 18:00 |
Garden | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Park | 07:00 17:00 |
Shop | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Tea-room | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Please note, last admission to the gardens is currently 4pm and last entry to the house is 3:15pm. From 4 November, last entry to the gardens is 3pm. During December, last entry to the house is 3pm.
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £13.20 | £12.00 |
Child | £6.60 | £6.00 |
Family | £33.00 | £30.00 |
One adult and up to 3 children | £19.80 | £18.00 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £8.80 | £8.00 |
Child | £4.40 | £4.00 |
Family | £22.00 | £20.00 |
One adult and up to 3 children | £13.20 | £12.00 |
Assistance dogs only in the gardens and house.
Mobility scooter rental available (bookable). Changing Places, baby change and disabled toilets in the courtyard. Buggy service. Assistance dogs only are permitted inside the gardens, house and woodland play area.
on A638 towards Doncaster
Parking: £5 for non-members
Sat Nav: use WF4 1QE
via pedestrian entrance on the A638
Fitzwilliam 1½ miles
Services from Wakefield to Doncaster. 485 Wakefield to South Emsall via Ackworth and 496 Wakefield to Upton via Fitzwilliam.
Doncaster Road, Nostell, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QE
Get ready for a day out that's jam-packed with fun in the gardens, adventure play area and parkland at Nostell. Bring your bikes and explore the cycle trails through the woodland.
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There's a rich variety of things to see and do for groups of all ages at Nostell, from exploring lakes and woodlands to exploring the house and stables.
Follow the paths and tracks at Nostell to discover ancient woodland, an abundance of wildlife and rolling views across this enchanting Yorkshire landscape.
Created an ambitious statement by the Winn family in the 18th century, the house showcases interiors by Robert Adam, a world-class Thomas Chippendale collection, a rare 18th century dolls' house, an exquisite painting of Sir Thomas More and his family, one of the first longcase clocks made by the famous inventor, John Harrison and the intricately decorated Hongs punch bowl.
Discover edible delights in the kitchen garden, relax in the rose garden and the walk through the gothic archway into the enchanting menagerie garden. The woodland adventure play area includes a 30-metre zip wire.
Explore 300 acres of parkland and find ancient woodland, wildflower meadows and lakes bustling with birds. Test your cycle skills as you explore the woodland on two 1km bike-only trails, designed with families in mind. Take a walk up to the restored Obelisk Lodge.
Seasonally changing homemade lunches, tasty bakes and drinks are available seven days a week from the Courtyard café. The Bite to Eat outlet is open on weekends and holiday for drinks, light bites, snacks and ice creams.
Head to the shop in the corner of the courtyard and discover a wide range of gifts, homeware, books and plants, featuring handcrafted ranges made by local artists. Browse the shelves in the second-hand bookshop and discover your new favourite read.
Enjoy an autumnal adventure in nature with a pumpkin trail, apple pressing, family bat walks, Halloween crafting and more.
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Discover edible delights in the kitchen garden, unwind beside the orangery or escape to the menagerie garden before exploring the winding paths of the pleasure grounds.
Explore one of the grandest houses in the north of England, furnished by Thomas Chippendale and home to one of the few remaining doll's houses from the 18th century, and a rare John Harrison clock.
Follow the paths and tracks at Nostell to discover ancient woodland, an abundance of wildlife and rolling views across this enchanting Yorkshire landscape.
Visit the Courtyard Café with its range of seasonal treats, then head to the National Trust shop, where there’s a range of products inspired by the places we care for.
Discover the cycling trails at Nostell and explore the estate on two wheels.
Take a wander through Nostell's picturesque parkland and its mosaic of natural habitats, from ancient woodland to colourful wildflower meadows.
Traverse the pretty lakeside paths that meander through the Nostell estate in Yorkshire. On the way, discover the Menagerie Garden which used to be home to exotic birds and monkeys.
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Would you like to delve a bit deeper into the history of Nostell? Book yourself on to a specialist tour this November.
Would you like to delve a bit deeper into the history of Nostell? Book yourself on to a specialist tour this November.
Would you like to delve a bit deeper into the history of Nostell? Book yourself on to a specialist tour this November.
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Nostell's Georgian house is home to a huge collection, including six of the "125 Treasures" explored in the Trust's recent book. Discover the detail of our globally-renowned dolls' house alongside a wealth of mastercrafts including decorative interiors by Robert Adam, one of the first long case clocks made by John Harrison and world-class collection of Chippendale furniture.
Nostell's 300 acres of gardens and parkland include wildflower meadows, rippling lakes and majestic woodland, from the winding paths of the menagerie garden to the regimented beds in the working kitchen garden that supplies the courtyard cafe. Entry charges apply to the gardens - see price tab for details.
The gardens are home to the adventure play area (charges apply - see above). Retail therapy is on offer in the courtyard shop seven days a week and the secondhand book shop as many days as possible.
Step back in time and discover the history of Nostell Priory in West Yorkshire, built by the Winn family to advance their social status.
Thomas Chippendale is one of the most influential furniture-makers in English history. Discover his story, from humble beginnings to becoming the 'Shakespeare of furniture'.
Learn about the fabulous furnishings, paintings by world-renowned artists, ornate plasterwork and rare examples of early nautical clocks among the collection at this opulent home.
From conservation projects to keeping the garden spic and span through the seasons, there’s a lot to get involved in at 18th-century Nostell.
Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.