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Beningbrough Hall combines a visit to an 18th century Georgian Mansion in its own impressive gardens with the unique opportunity to see over 100 paintings on loan from the National Portrait Gallery.
Beningbrough Hall has many delightful outdoor pleasures too. Surrounded by an area of flat water meadows from the River Ouse, the formal gardens include a Victorian conservatory, box-hedged rose beds and an American Garden.
The walled garden is famous for its huge lavender beds and the fruiting pear and apple trees which are all organically maintained. The waterlily pond provides a natural home for local wildlife and birds.
The stately home was built in 1716 for John Bourchier III, replacing the earlier Elizabethan manor built in 1556.
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After a century it passed to the Dawnay family and after a degree of neglect was purchased by Lady Chesterfield, a wealthy heiress, in 1916. She spent lavishly on the property, restoring it and filling it with furniture and paintings from her family seat, Holme Lacy. Upon her death in 1957 Beningbrough Hall was given to the National Trust.
The house is approached up a splayed flight of steps to the front door over which two stone horses are magnificently displayed. The two-storey high Great Hall would have impressed visitors, as it does today and is one of the most impressive baroque interiors to be found in England.
In contrast to the grand reception rooms, there are intimate closets where guests could receive their friends in private. Glimpses of exotic décor are seen in the oriental porcelain and Chinese lacquer cabinets. The state bedroom is dominated by a magnificent William and Mary bed with sumptuous crimson curtains.
The house was built for formal 18th
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In contrast to the grand life of the owners, the fully equipped 19th century laundry shows the hard physical work behind the scenes which kept the show on the road.
Beningbrough Hall has 370 acres of grounds for exploring with privy gardens and beds growing flowers, fruit and vegetables as well as the 5,000 lavender plants in the walled garden. Finish your visit to Beningbrough Hall by taking a gentle stroll along the river banks.
There is a delightful restaurant on site which serves legendary roast beef with all the trimmings on Sundays. It is supplied with fresh produce straight from Beningbrough Hall's own working gardens. There is also a shop and a plant centre stocked with quality goods.
Shortlisted for the Guardian Family Friendly Museum award, Beningbrough Hall is suitably family orientated, particularly for teenagers who are encouraged to become learning volunteers.
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
House, Galleries. Gardens, Shop and Restaurant:1st March - 6th April: Monday - Wednesday and Saturday and Sunday 11.00am - 5.30pm. 9th - 24th April: Daily 11.00am - 5.30pm. 25th April - 29th May: Monday - Wednesday and Saturday and Sunday 11.00am - 5.30pm. 30th May - 5th June: Daily 11.00am - 5.30pm. 6th June - 24th July: Monday - Wednesday - Saturday and Saturday 11.00am - 5.30pm. 25th July - 4th September: Daily 11.00am - 5.30pm. 5th September - 23rd October: Monday - Wednesday and Saturday and Sunday 11.00am - 5.30pm. 24th - 30th October: Daily 11.00am - 5.30pm. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets)Summer:> Adult £8.80 (£8.00), Child £4.40 (£4.00), Family £21 (£19). Winter: Adult £6.00 (£5.30), Child £3.00 (£2.50), Family £15.00 (£13.30). Reduced rate when arriving by cycle. Special rates and exemptions for school and community groups |
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Directions
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By Bus Stephensons 29 York-Easingwold, (irregular bus service) Cycling NCN65 View local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network website By road 8 miles north west of York, 2 miles west of Shipton, 2 miles south east of Linton-on-Ouse (A19) By train York 8 miles On foot footpath from York, along River Ouse, 10 miles Ordnance survey reference: 105:SE516586 |
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Beningbrough Hall Postcode for SatNav: YO30 1DD |
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