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All places shown are listed in this printed guide. Places in green have a limited offer, and are listed at the end of each section.

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Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and GardensBeningbrough, York, North Yorkshire YO30 1DD

From the wealthy teenager who inherited the estate to the Hall’s use as an RAF billet, Beningbrough has been shaped by the many people who lived here and is still evolving today. The architecture and collections on the ground floor tell the story of a country house, while the Saloon Galleries host changing exhibitions of contemporary and traditional artwork in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery. In the interactive spaces on the top floor, explore how art is made and have a go yourself. The garden is also enjoying a revival. Alongside lawns, formal gardens, herbaceous borders and a walled kitchen garden, look out for the Pergola, one in a series of planned new gardens by international designer Andy Sturgeon. Note: sorry, no group bookings on Bank Holidays.

Garden best in: May–September.

Contact: 01904 472027 or [email protected]

Coaches: parking for 3 coaches, 20 yards from entrance. Approach from A19 only to avoid toll bridge with weight limit. Follow coach signs on arrival to avoid entrance with arch.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours 45 minutes. Group welcome and introduction to Beningbrough. Shop.

Catering: restaurant (licensed), self-service, 80 covers with additional seating for 120 outside. Hot food from 11:30 to 2:30. Restaurant open from 10:30. For an early start you can book morning coffee.

Group admission: £12. Winter £7

Beningbrough Hall M T W T F S S5 Jan–24 Feb 11–3:30* . . . . . S S26 Feb–3 Mar 11–3:30* . T W T F S S5 Mar–31 May 10:30–5** . T W T F S S1 Jun–31 Aug 10:30–5** M T W T F S S1 Sep–3 Nov 10:30–5** . T W T F S S9 Nov–22 Dec† 11–3:30 . . . . . S S26 Dec–29 Dec† 11–3:30 . . . T F S SOpen Bank Holidays, except 25 December. *Hall: parts closed, remaining areas open 11:30. **Hall: open 11:30 to 4. Shop: opens 12. †Hall: major conservation work planned, Hall may be closed on selected days, any accessible areas open at 11:30.

Access: s70 s133 s140 s67 s105 s81 s129 s138

Hall s63 s64 s110 s233 s59 Stable block s63 s59

Gardens s64 s108 s8 s59

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CherryburnStation Bank, Mickley, Stocksfield, Northumberland NE43 7DD

Set in a tranquil garden with views across the Tyne Valley, this unassuming Northumbrian farmstead was the birthplace of celebrated artist and naturalist Thomas Bewick. Cherryburn is still surrounded by the natural world that inspired his work. Explore the museum with Bewick’s pioneering wood engravings and meet the farm animals. Note: maximum group size 40.

Garden best in: May–July.

What’s new in 2019? Contemporary art installation to complement the legacy of Bewick.


Coaches: coach parking for arrival by 11, 100 yards from entrance. After 11, drop-off point only on site. Nearest coach parking information supplied when booking.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours. Introductory talk. Guided tour£. Out-of-hours tours£.

Catering: hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice creams, limited indoor seating. Picnic areas. We offer special arrangements for groups, please discuss at time of booking.

Group admission: £5.30 (groups 10+)

Cherryburn M T W T F S S16 Feb–5 Apr 11–4 M T W T F S S6 Apr–29 Sep 11–5 M T W T F S S30 Sep–3 Nov 11–4 M T W T F S S

Access: s70 s133 s140 s67 s81 s129 Birthplace s63 s66

Café and museum s66 s64 s233 Grounds s63 s66 s64 s108

Special interest toursCheck website or call for details of all tours or talks

A pressing engagementThis guided tour focuses on Thomas Bewick’s beautiful, intricate depictions of wildlife and his revolutionary wood engravings. Get to know the Tyne Valley landscape that inspired him and follow his wood blocks to the print room where you can witness traditional print-making on the 150-year-old presses.

Tour cost free of chargeDuration 1 hour 30 minutes

The life and times of Thomas BewickCherryburn was more than Thomas Bewick’s birthplace – his childhood here shaped his lifelong passion for nature. This anecdote-filled tour takes you on Bewick’s journey from a mischievous young Tom drawing on flagstones, to an internationally renowned artist, naturalist and businessman.

Tour cost free of chargeDuration 1 hour


CragsideRothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 7PX

Trip the light fantastic to the home where modern living began. Cragside was the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity, making it a wonder of the Victorian age. What started as a modest country retreat for engineer and inventor William Armstrong and his wife Margaret became the most technologically advanced house of its time with every home comfort imaginable, as well as being an Arts and Crafts masterpiece. Outside, Lord and Lady Armstrong were equally ambitious with the garden and grounds, engineering the landscape and experimenting with plants on a massive scale. Rocky crags, tumbling water, open lakes, towering North American conifers and great drifts of rhododendrons create changing scenery. Note: challenging terrain and distances outside, stout footwear essential.

Garden best in: April–October.


Coaches: parking for 5 coaches, 350 yards from house, 150 yards from visitor centre. Coaches can’t go further due to narrow drive. Transfer service from coach park.

Visit: average duration is 4 hours. Seasonal courtesy shuttle bus runs between main facilities including coach park, the house, visitor centre and tea-room, formal garden. Shop.

Catering: tea-room (licensed), self-service, seats up to 120. Breakfast from 10 to 11:30, hot meals from 12 to 2:30, cream teas from 2:30 to 5 (subject to seasonal changes).

Group admission: £16. Winter £11.50. Gardens and woodland only £7

Cragside M T W T F S SGardens and woodland1 Jan–15 Feb 10–3* M T W T F S S16 Feb–3 Nov 10–5* M T W T F S S4 Nov–31 Dec† 10–3* M T W T F S SHouse5 Jan–17 Feb 11–3** . . . . . S S18 Feb–3 Nov 11–5** M T W T F S S9 Nov–29 Dec 11–3** . . . . . S S*Last admission at gate one hour before closing. Carriage Drive closes at 5:30, or sunset if earlier. **House: last entry one hour before closing; there may be queues at busy times. †Everything closed 24 and 25 December.

Access: s70 s133 s77 s140 s67 s105 s81 s22 s141 s129 s68 s138

House s66 s59 Visitor centre s66 s64 s59 Estate s63 s108


East Riddlesden HallBradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD20 5EL

Hundreds of years ago this West Yorkshire manor was a thriving farming estate. Today the house tells tales of the ambition, success and failure of those who lived and worked here. The Great Barn displays 400-year-old markings of proud craftsmen. The gardens can be enjoyed at any time of the year, and seasonal highlights include the scented herb border in spring, cottage garden flowers in summer and trees laden with apples, pears and figs in autumn. The play area, mud-pie kitchen and den-building corner give families the opportunity to enjoy outdoor natural play. Note: sorry, no groups on weekends and Bank Holidays.

Garden best in: May–August.


Coaches: parking for 1 single-decker coach, 250 yards from entrance. No double-deckers. Caution: narrow gated entrance, low trees in parking area. Busy times may mean drop-off only in lay-by outside property, parking on road, 1 mile.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours. Welcome to site. Guided tour£. Booked groups welcome Mondays to Thursdays. Tour is a volunteer-led tour of the house. The gardens can be explored at your own pace. Shop.

Catering: tea-room on first floor, assisted service, 65 covers. Groups can visit on a freeflow basis, last admission 4:15. Accessible tables on ground floor, assistance if required.

Group admission: £7

East Riddlesden Hall M T W T F S SHouse, tea-room, shop and garden16 Feb–24 Feb 10:30–4:30 M T W T . S S2 Mar–17 Mar 10:30–4:30 . . . . . S S18 Mar–3 Nov* 10:30–4:30 M T W T . S STea-room and shop9 Nov–22 Dec 10:30–3:30 . . . . . S STea-room: last entry 15 minutes before closing. *Open Good Friday.

Access: s70 s133 s140 s67 s105 s22 s129 s68 s138 House,

shop and tea-room s63 s66 s59 Gardens s66 s64 s59


Tailor-made tourTours are led by volunteer guides with a wealth of knowledge about the place. The manor was once a thriving farming estate and in the house there are collections of ceramics, furniture, pewter and textiles, including stumpwork embroidery. Please discuss your request for specific topics at the time of booking.

Tour cost from £2.50 per personDuration 1 hour


Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardennear Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3DY

Deep within the Skell Valley lies Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, a World Heritage Site waiting to be explored. Humans have tamed and teased the valley’s wild waters over hundreds of years, creating an expansive landscape with imposing Abbey ruins and sweeping Georgian water garden. Cistercian monks chose this place to establish Fountains Abbey in 1132, and the walls echo with centuries-old stories. Follow the riverside path to Studley Royal, a playful water garden designed by visionaries John and William Aislabie in the 18th century. You can spend a day among statues, follies and cascades before venturing beyond the lake to Studley Royal deer park, with its ancient lime tree avenues and red, fallow and sika deer.

Garden best: all year.


Coaches: coach parking at visitor centre only, follow brown signs. Drop-off point, 100 yards. Visitor centre to Abbey is ½-mile walk, to

water garden is 1½-mile walk. Minibus service is available for less-able visitors.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours. Welcome to site. Guided tour£. Smaller tour group (fewer than 15 people) can be accommodated, but will pay the group tour charge for 15 people. Shop.

Catering: restaurant, self-service, 200 covers. Groups can reserve restaurant area, except on weekends and Bank Holidays. Table service available for booked lunches. Studley Tea-room with terrace, lakeside views and smaller Mill Café, serve lighter bites.

Group admission: £15.20

Fountains Abbey M T W T F S SAbbey and Water Garden, visitor centre restaurant, shop1 Jan–3 Mar* 10–5** M T W T F S S4 Mar–27 Oct 10–6** M T W T F S S28 Oct–31 Dec* 10–5** M T W T . S SDeer parkOpen all year 6–6 M T W T F S SLast admission one hour before closing. *Closed Fridays in January, plus 1 February, 24 and 25 December. **Visitor centre restaurant and shop close one hour earlier. Check opening times before visit for Fountains Hall, mill, tea-rooms, Studley Royal shop and St Mary’s Church.

Access: s70 s77 s140 s67 s105 s81 s68 s138

Abbey s63 s66 s59 Fountains Hall s63

Water Garden s66 s108 s8 s59



A Georgian water gardenA guided tour around Studley Royal Water Garden, one of England’s finest surviving Georgian gardens. Our knowledgeable guide will give an informative talk about the history of this beautiful formal landscape, while showing you canals and cascades, Neo-classical statues, follies, temples and spectacular surprise views.


Abbey and garden tourFountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden have been capturing the imagination of visitors since the 18th century. Lose yourself in tales of medieval monks and visionary Georgians, before wandering in some of the most spectacular and tranquil landscapes in Britain.

Tour cost from £3 per personDuration 1 hour 30 minutes

St Mary’s ChurchGroups can explore the Victorian Gothic Revival church of St Mary the Virgin, the secret gem of the estate. Designed by the celebrated architect William Burges, this beautiful church with its impressive stained glass gives a majestic focus to the medieval deer park. Church closed during the winter months.

Tour cost from £2 per personDuration 30 minutes

White Monks and wealthy monasteriesReligion, power, money – ideal ingredients for a gripping tale in one of Britain’s most beautiful landscapes. Join us on a tour around the ruins of Fountains Abbey as we reveal facts about the monks who lived here and created one of the wealthiest Cistercian monasteries of the Middle Ages.



Gibsidenear Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE16 6BG

A Georgian garden forged in an industrial past. Gibside is one of the few surviving 18th-century designed landscapes and was created with two things in mind: spectacular views and ‘wow’ moments. The estate, commissioned by coal baron George Bowes, offers a glimpse into the past and the dramatic story of heiress Mary Eleanor Bowes. Escape the hustle and bustle of modern life within 243 hectares (600 acres) of gardens, woodland and countryside – perfect for wildlife-spotting. There’s also an impressive chapel, restored stable block and grand ruin to discover. Explore for longer on Friday and Saturday evenings during summer.

Garden best in: May–September.


Coaches: coach drivers to stop at visitor reception near car park for welcome and directions before parking. Parking for 2 coaches, 380 yards by drop-off point next to café/shop. Please confirm attendance seven days before visit.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours 30 minutes. Welcome to site. Out-of-hours tours£. Shop.

Catering: café (licensed), self-service, 50 covers. Private room, self-service, 40 covers. Special menu available upon request.


Gibside M T W T F S SGarden, woodlands and café*1 Jan–28 Feb 10–4† M T W T F S S1 Mar–20 Oct** 10–6† M T W T F S S21 Oct–31 Dec 10–4† M T W T F S SChapel5 Jan–24 Feb 10–4 . . . . . S S1 Mar–20 Oct 10–5 M T W T F S S26 Oct–29 Dec 10–4 . . . . . S S*Garden, woodlands and café: open 9:30 at weekends. **3 May to 14 September: close 9, Fridays and Saturdays. †Café: closes one hour earlier. Everything closed 24 and 25 December.

Access: s70 s77 s140 s67 s105 s81 s129 s68 s138 Chapel s63 s211 s59 Stables s64 s110 Garden s63 s66 s64 s108 s8 s59


18th-century intrigue and strifeDiscover the drama hidden in Gibside’s past, including the astonishing and compelling story of Mary Eleanor Bowes. She inherited Gibside from her father who created the estate, but her early charmed life turned to tragedy. Take a tour with our expert guides to learn Gibside’s secrets, stories and scandal.

Tour cost free of chargeDuration 1 hour


Lindisfarne CastleHoly Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2SH

Lindisfarne Castle, one of the UK’s most iconic castles, presides over Holy Island, reached by a tidal causeway. Once a Tudor fort, it was converted into a holiday home for Country Life editor Edward Hudson by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1903. A year on from a major conservation project, you can experience the castle through a new exhibition. Without furniture, the stripped-back spaces are atmospheric and revealing, and there’ll be new things to discover throughout the season. Beyond the castle, you can explore the summer-flowering Gertrude Jekyll walled garden and Victorian lime kilns, and visit the National Trust shop. Note: unfurnished rooms. Limited toilet facilities. Island accessed by tidal causeway – check safe crossing times. Property situated on very steep slope, with steps and low doorways.

Garden best in: June–August.


Coaches: parking in Holy Island village (pay and display), 1 mile. Shuttle bus to castle runs intermittently (not National Trust, charge applies).

Visit: average duration is 60 minutes. Shop.

Catering: refreshments in Holy Island village (not National Trust), 1 mile.


Lindisfarne Castle M T W T F S SCastle13 Feb–3 Nov 10–5* M T W T F S SGardenOpen all year M T W T F S S*Opening times vary due to tides, usually 10 to 3 or 11 to 5 (check before visiting).

Access: s133 s129 Castle s63 s233

Lime kilns s63


NostellDoncaster Road, Nostell, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 1QE

Built to impress in the 18th century, Nostell is one of the great treasure houses in the north of England. Generations of the Winn family employed the best architects, craftsmen and artists to create a showcase for fashionable design. Discover interiors by influential architect Robert Adam, a world-class collection of furniture, textiles and wallpaper supplied by Thomas Chippendale, priceless paintings, a Georgian doll’s house and a rare John Harrison clock. Home to wildlife including swans, kingfishers and bats, the surrounding 121-hectare (300-acre) estate includes parkland, lakes, a working kitchen garden and the tranquil Menagerie Garden. With displays of snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells, woodland cycle trails and all-weather paths, you can find new things to see and do in every season.

Garden best in: May–October.


Coaches: parking for 5 coaches, 650 yards. Buggy transfer available between car park and reception when required, please request when booking.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours. Shop.

Catering: café, self-service, 80 covers plus open-air seating for 100, tables cannot be reserved.

Group admission: £11.60. £7 when house is closed

Nostell M T W T F S SHouse*2 Mar–3 Nov 11–4 . . W T F S S7 Dec–22 Dec 11–3 . . . . . S SGardens, shop and café1 Jan–1 Mar 10–4 M T W T F S S2 Mar–3 Nov 10–5 M T W T F S S4 Nov–31 Dec 10–4 M T W T F S SParklandOpen all year 7–7** M T W T F S S*House: check additional opening arrangements before visit. Open Bank Holidays. **Parkland: last entry 6, or dusk if earlier. Closed 25 December.

Access: s70 s133 s77 s140 s67 s105 s129 House s64 s110 s59

Grounds s66 s64 s108 s8 s59


Nunnington HallNunnington, near York, North Yorkshire YO62 5UY

A welcoming house and garden in a picturesque Yorkshire setting, Nunnington Hall has centuries of stories. Find out about the Fife family, owners of the Hall in the 1920s, or the scandals and rise and fall of Lord Preston during the 17th century. In the attic, you’ll discover the Carlisle Collection, regarded by many as the finest collection of miniature rooms, complete with tiny books, instruments and artwork. Outdoors, wildflower meadows bloom in the organic garden in spring, the lawn is perfect for relaxing and picnicking by the river in summer, and the orchards are bursting with produce in autumn.

Garden best in: April–September.


Coaches: parking for 2 coaches, 50 yards from entrance.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours 30 minutes. Combine with a visit to nearby Rievaulx Terrace. Shop.

Catering: tea-room (licensed), waitress service, 60 covers, with a further 60 covers outdoors in the tea garden. Special diets catered for and group catering packages available.


Nunnington Hall M T W T F S S9 Feb–8 Mar 10:30–4 . T W T F S S9 Mar–31 May 10:30–5 . T W T F S S1 Jun–8 Sep 10:30–5 M T W T F S S10 Sep–3 Nov 10:30–5 . T W T F S S15 Nov–15 Dec 10:30–4 . . . . F S SLast entry 45 minutes before closing. Open Mondays during school holidays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

Access: s70 s140 s67 Building s63 s64 s59

Grounds s66 s59


Ormesby HallLadgate Lane, Ormesby, near Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland TS3 0SR

Sitting in a calm green lung in urban Middlesbrough, this Georgian house is full of stories that are far from peaceful. The Pennyman family home tells tales of divorce, bankruptcy, love, revolutionary theatre, military service and royal connections from the past 300 years, up to the last owners, traditional Jim and socialist Ruth. Together they opened their doors to war refugees, artists, a prime minister and the local community. The formal and spring gardens offer an escape among the seasonal flowers, such as daffodils and tulips. The acres of parkland are great for exploring and spotting wildlife along the way.

Garden best in: July–August.


Coaches: parking for 2 coaches, 50 yards from the house entrance.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours. Welcome to site. Introductory talk. Guided tour£. Out-of-hours tours£. Shop.

Catering: Servants’ Hall Tea-room, self-service, 30 covers inside, 22 outside, serving hot and cold light refreshments and drinks. Sorry, no table reservations possible. Marquee available for bigger groups. Out-of-hours catering possible. Essential to book food requirements.


Ormesby Hall M T W T F S S10 Feb–4 Apr 11–4 M T W T . . S7 Apr–3 Nov 11–5 M T W T . . S23 Nov–30 Dec* 11–4 M . . . . S SLast entry one hour before closing. *Closed 23 December.

Access: s70 s133 s140 s67 s105 s129 s68 House s63 s66 s59

Grounds s64 s108 s59


Discover Ormesby Hall NewEnjoy a tour of the Georgian house and the servants’ wing to hear about the family, architecture and collections.

Tour cost from £1.50 per personDuration 1 hour 30 minutes

Who was Ruth Pennyman? NewUncover the story of arts-loving Ruth, last lady of the house. She was a nurse during the First World War and a left-wing socialist who helped war refugees, artists and the local community.

Tour cost free of chargeDuration 30 minutes

Trains in a historic house?An interactive talk with Ormesby Hall model railway volunteers about the three permanent layouts in the servants’ wing. Discover the world of miniature model railways, see them in action, including a model of the Flying Scotsman, and find out how they came to be in a National Trust house.

Tour cost free of chargeDuration 30 minutes

What’s hidden inside?Ever wondered what’s in all those cupboards and drawers? One of the conservation team will guide you round the house for a peek at what’s hidden inside. See how we care for this beautiful home, its furniture and collections each day.

Tour cost from £1 per personDuration 1 hour


Rievaulx TerraceRievaulx, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5LJ

Designed to impress, Rievaulx Terrace was created by the Duncombe family in the 18th century and still feels just as grand and tranquil today. Enjoy a peaceful woodland walk out onto the terrace with views of Rievaulx Abbey. Look up inside the Ionic Temple to see the beautifully painted ceiling. Note: no access from Rievaulx Terrace to Rievaulx Abbey (managed by English Heritage).

Garden best in: April–October.

Contact: 01439 798340 (summer). 01439 748283 (winter) or [email protected]

Coaches: coach parking 200 yards from entrance.

Visit: average duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. Guided tour. Guided tour of the terrace and Ionic Temple interior by arrangement. Shop.

Catering: hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice creams available. Tea-room with group catering packages available at nearby Nunnington Hall.


Rievaulx Terrace M T W T F S S2 Mar–27 Sep 10–5 M T W T F S S28 Sep–3 Nov 10–4 M T W T F S SLast entry one hour before closing.

Access: s70 s133 s140 s105 s129 Visitor centre s66

Temples s63 Grounds s64 s108 s8


Seaton Delaval HallThe Avenue, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland NE26 4QR

Dramatic Seaton Delaval Hall was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh (Castle Howard, Blenheim Palace) and home to the flamboyant Delaval family. In an age famous for extremes of behaviour, they were the most notorious of all Georgian partygoers and pranksters. The Central Hall bears the scars of fierce fires, which almost condemned it to ruin 200 years ago. This year we’ll be turning the place upside down in true Delaval style when we start a major project. It won’t be an ordinary visit; we’ll stay open so that you can see the conservation work as it happens. Note: major restoration project under way, please check the latest information on opening arrangements before you visit.

Garden best in: June–August.

Contact: 0191 237 9100 or [email protected]

Coaches: booking form must be completed before visit. No coach parking; call ahead for advice on drop-off point. Parking available in nearby Seaton Sluice (1 mile) or Blyth (3 miles).

Visit: average duration is 2 hours. Welcome to site. Introductory talk. Guided tour£. Shop.

Catering: café, 24 covers inside and further 40 seats outdoors, serving hot and cold drinks, snacks and sweet treats throughout the year.


Seaton Delaval Hall M T W T F S S16 Feb–3 Nov 10–5* . . . T F S S7 Nov–29 Dec** 10–3* . . . T F S S*Last admission 45 minutes before closing. **Closed 26 December. Major restoration project under way (please check latest opening arrangements before visiting).

Access: s70 s140 s105 s22 s129 Hall s63

Stables s64 Grounds s108


Souter Lighthouse and The LeasCoast Road, Whitburn, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear SR6 7NH

Climb the 76 steps to the top of the first lighthouse in the world designed and built to be lit by electricity and look out over the bracing North Sea. The Engine Room and Keeper’s Cottage give a flavour of life in a working lighthouse. To the north stretches The Leas, dotted with wildflower meadows containing bee orchids, yellow rattle and red clover. To the south is Whitburn Coastal Park, cared for by our rangers and great for wildlife: its nature reserve provides water and rest for birds making their way across the sea and along the coast. Note: Whitburn Coastal Park owned by South Tyneside Council, leased and managed by the National Trust.

Garden best in: June–September.


Coaches: parking in main car park to south of lighthouse, 100 yards.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours. Guided tour. Out-of-hours tours£. Introductory talk possible, but subject to availability of volunteer. Shop.

Catering: café (licensed), counter service, 40 covers. No table reservations possible, but special catering arrangements for groups available by prior arrangement.


Souter Lighthouse and The Leas M T W T F S SLighthouse2 Feb–3 Nov 11–5 M T W T F S S4 Nov–1 Dec 11–4 M T W T F S SCafé and shop*5 Jan–27 Jan 10–4 . . . . . S S2 Feb–3 Nov 10–5** M T W T F S S4 Nov–1 Dec 10–4 M T W T F S S7 Dec–22 Dec 10–4 . . . . . S S*Shop: opens 11. **Café: closes 6, July and August.

Access: s70 s133 s140 s67 s105 s81 s129 Building s66 s59

Grounds s66 s64 s59


The East Coast War ChannelsCargo ships carrying vital supplies throughout the First World War were hunted by U-boats. Fierce sea battles were fought here, as fishing vessels and warships valiantly defended them. A guided coastal walk explores this forgotten battleground littered with wrecks. Maximum 25 people.

Tour cost from £5 per personDuration 2 hours


Treasurer’s House, YorkMinster Yard, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7JL

Tucked behind York Minster, Treasurer’s House is not as it first appears. In 1897 it was bought by Frank Green, the grandson of a wealthy industrialist, and by 1900 he had transformed it at great speed into an elaborately decorated town house, ready for the visit of Edward VII. Hear about Frank’s life and find out how he saved Treasurer’s House and changed it from a ramshackle collection of buildings into the grand show home we see today. The award-winning garden is an oasis of calm and offers unrivalled views of York Minster, making it an ideal place to relax.

Garden best in: April–August.


Coaches: nearest coach parking at Clarence Street public car park, approximately ½ mile. Drop-off point, 500 yards.

Visit: average duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. Welcome to site. Guided tour£. Shop.

Catering: café (licensed), 65 covers. Set menus for groups available and special dietary requirements catered for. Private room hire and tailored catering packages available.


Treasurer’s House M T W T F S S1 Apr–3 Nov* 11–4:30 M T W T F S S9 Nov–21 Dec 11–4:30 M T W T F S S*On selected days access is by guided tour only.

Access: s133 s81 s22 s129 s138 House s63 s66 s233

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Fascinating FrankDelve deeper into the story of the man behind Treasurer’s House. The guide will share tales about Frank Green’s travels, the items he collected, his fastidious character and how he made his mark on the city of York.

Tour cost from £4.50 per personDuration 45 minutes

Pieces of the pastJoin our conservation team to learn more about how we look after the collection, from reweaving horsehair textiles and fixing a stone dog’s tail to understanding more about one of the oldest glass chandeliers in England.


Roman ghost cellar tourIn 1953, Harry Martindale saw ghostly Roman soldiers marching on the Roman road that runs under the cellar of Treasurer’s House; he wasn’t the only one to experience the inexplicable. Will you be the next to see what Harry saw?



WallingtonCambo, near Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 4AR

Wallington is a 5,260-hectare (13,000-acre) working estate gifted to you by Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan, socialist MP and ‘illogical Englishman’. The woodland gardens are full of wildlife and ancient trees; you can visit the hide to spot red squirrels or take the river walk where you may see otters or crayfish. There are lots of walks, or you can explore the estate using the family-friendly cycle trail. The three outdoor play spaces capture the spirit of the adventurous Trevelyan children. Throughout the year the walled garden and Edwardian conservatory are bursting with colour. The Trevelyans’ informal home is full of treasured collections and curiosities: make yourself at home and find out about this unconventional family.

Garden best in: March–September.


Coaches: coach and minibus parking near visitor reception, 200 yards from house entrance.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours 30 minutes. Welcome to site. Introductory talk. Shop.

Catering: café, self-service, 50 covers, additional seating upstairs. Please book group catering direct on 01670 773610.


Wallington M T W T F S SWalled garden, woodland and estate*Open all year 10–dusk M T W T F S SHouse16 Feb–27 Oct 12–5 M T W T F S S28 Oct–3 Nov 12–4 M T W T F S S23 Nov–22 Dec 10–7:30** . . . . F S SShops and café1 Jan–15 Feb 10:30–4:30 M T W T F S S16 Feb–27 Oct 10:30–5:30 M T W T F S S28 Oct–31 Dec† 10:30–4:30†† M T W T F S S*Walled garden: closes 7 in summer; 4 in winter. **House: opens 4:30 on Fridays and closes 4 on Sundays. †Shops and café: closed 24 to 26 December. ††Shops and café: 23 November to 22 December, close at 7:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. Café: last orders 30 minutes before closing.

Access: s70 s133 s140 s67 s105 s81 s22 s129

House s63 s66 s110 s59 Grounds s63 s66 s64 s108 s8 s59


Washington Old HallThe Avenue, Washington Village, Washington, Tyne & Wear NE38 7LE

A little gem with a big story. This is the original medieval home of George Washington’s ancestors: without Washington Old Hall the capital of the US wouldn’t have that name. The small manor house overlooks tranquil gardens and a ‘nuttery’ – a haven for nature and wildlife (and humans wanting quiet).

Garden best in: April–August.

What’s new in 2019? An exhibition explores a cookbook by chef Robert May dating from 1664, alongside a 1662 inventory of Washington Old Hall and the cooking ingredients that were used in the house.


Coaches: no coach parking. Nearest parking in The Avenue near the main gate, 100 yards to house.

Visit: average duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. Introductory talk. Out-of-hours tours. Shop.

Catering: café, self-service, serving a selection of soups, cakes, homemade scones, hot and cold drinks. Small seating areas indoors and outside.

Group admission: £5.90 (groups 10+)

Washington Old Hall M T W T F S SHall and gardens9 Feb–31 Mar 10–4 M T W T F S S1 Apr–20 Oct 10–5 M T W T F S S21 Oct–30 Nov 10–4 M T W T F S S1 Dec–23 Dec 12–6 M T W T F S SCafé9 Feb–30 Nov 10–4 M T W T F S S1 Dec–23 Dec 12–6 M T W T F S S

Access: s70 s140 s67 s129 s68 s138 Building s63 s64

Grounds s63 s64 s108


These properties have a limited offer for groups, but are well worth exploring for fascinating short visits that can be worked into your tour itinerary.

Middlethorpe Hall Hotel, Restaurant and SpaBishopthorpe Road, York, North Yorkshire YO23 2GB

Middlethorpe Hall is a country house just outside York, built of mellow red brick during the reign of William III in 1699 and set in eight hectares (20 acres) of gardens. Furnished with antiques and paintings, Middlethorpe still has the look and feel of a well-kept manor house. The comfortable bedrooms are complemented by elegant public rooms, including the drawing room and wood-panelled dining room, where imaginative meals are served. The gardens include a rose garden, a walled garden and a meadow leading to a tree-ringed lake. In the spa, which has a small gym, indoor swimming pool and sauna, the trained therapists use Aromatherapy Associates products. Note: access is for guests staying at the hotel, using the spa or enjoying luncheon, afternoon tea and dinner. Children over the age of six welcome. Groups may book accommodation or dining to enjoy the gardens.

Contact: 01904 641241. 01904 620176 (fax) or [email protected]. middlethorpe.com

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