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Find out when Beningbrough is open, how to get here, things to see and do and more.
Beningbrough is the perfect place for a family adventure. Explore the wilderness play area to build a den and climb some trees or meander through the garden on a steady stroll. Whatever you do when you visit, here's what to expect from your family day out.
There's a ha-ha with a sudden drop running the length of the southern edge of the garden. The garden has several open water features and ponds and part of the parkland runs alongside a river.
25 May - 2 June
Grab your trail sheet and follow the winding route around the gardens to see if you can find the hidden wooden birds. Tick them off on your spotter sheet… and discover some fascinating facts about our favourite feathered friends along the way.
28 & 30 May, 11am - 3pm
Feeling crafty? Come along and get creative this half term, make your own feathered friend to take home with you. Drop in any time and take your turn to make your own bird inspired creation.
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Once you've finished splashing in puddles and testing the build quality of your den, it might be time for something indoors or with a little more shelter. Head into the hall and test your little people to spot the faces in the carvings and count animals in the tapestries. Pop into the laundry and imagine life before machines and electricity.
The odd shower is something to plan for on a day out in Yorkshire.
Unleash your wild ones on the 7-metre pyramid tower and slide, or explore the zone for smaller children, where they can climb and get creative in the Wendy house or soar to new heights in a bucket swing.
There's the ever-popular den zone and, for older children, the cantilever swing and clamber stack will test their adventurous spirit.
Bringing a pack up? There are plenty of great places around the hall and gardens where you can make the most of the weather and eat your lunch alfresco. Head down to the brew house where there are generous sized outdoor tables or take a pew on the benches in the walled garden. In the summer, there's an andundance of space for you to picnic and play on the large south lawn.
What better way to spend your day than trying new activities from the list of '50 things to do before you’re 11¾'? Beningbrough is a great place to become an explorer and you can do around half the '50 things' activities here throughout the year.
Here's just a few ideas to get you started:
Find out when Beningbrough is open, how to get here, things to see and do and more.
Bring your dog to Beningbrough and you'll both have a great day out on one of Yorkshire's finest estates. Here are some ideas to help you get the most out of your visit. Beningbrough is a three pawprint rated place.
Choose from a range of tasty snacks and drinks at Beningbrough's two eateries, and find out where to refuel with your dogs. Stop off at the stables shop to find a range of gifts inspired by the places we care for.
Fancy running free in the fresh air, learning new skills and trying new things? Grab your gear and start your adventure.
Discover the formal gardens, walled kitchen garden, herbaceous borders and wildlife areas, each with its own style and beauty. Find out more about this RHS partner garden in Yorkshire.
Explore what to expect visiting the historic rooms on the ground floor, from feats of engineering, striking architecture and symbolic pieces of the collection marking moments in time. Find out more about the recent work on the hall and what is coming next in the Reddihough Galleries.
Discover more about the Reddihough Galleries on the first floor of Beningbrough Hall. We are currently between exhibitions, see what's coming next and highlights of previous art that has been displayed.
Plan an adventure in Yorkshire this spring, 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.