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Garden Name: Nunnington Hall
Last Modified: 29/01/2010
Garden ID: 0503

pic: 0503_NunningtonHall.jpg

Owner: National Trust
Address:
Nr. Helmsley


Postcode: YO62 5UY
County: Yorkshire

tel: 01439 748283
fax: 01439 748284
website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
email: nunningtonhall {at} nationaltrust.org.uk

Features: 
Picturesque Yorkshire manor house with organic garden and exciting programme of exhibitions; Honey-coloured country house, set on the banks of the River Rye; Once home to the doctor of Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I; Unusual collection of miniature rooms with tiny furnishings and musical instruments; Totally organic walled-garden, retaining a lovely 17th-century character; Fantastic changing programme of art and photographic exhibitions

English Heritage Grade:


Opening Times:
27th Feb 31st Nov, 11am - 5pm, Tues - Sun, last admission 4.30
6 Nov - 19th Dec, 11am-4pm, Sat & Sun
Open BH Mons. Winter weekend opening. See website or tel. for details. Last admission 30mins before closing

Best Times of Year to Visit: 
April - Oct

To see: 
Herbaceous & mixed Borders, roses & summer bedding schemes.

National Collection: 


National Garden Scheme days: no
Comments: 

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments:  

House Open for Viewing: Yes
Comments: 

Admission Prices:
Adults House & Gardens £6.60; Garden Only £3.30; Children £3.30; Family £16.50 Group £5.60
Winter weekends: £1.80, Child free. Normal admission prices

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: No
Lunches: Yes
Teas: Yes
Refreshments: Yes
Picnics: Yes
Dogs allowed: No
Only on Lead: No
Events: Yes

Other Facilities:
Dogs allowed only in the car park areas and on leads


Designer: 
Description of Garden:
The gardens at Nunnington Hall are particularly attractive with peacocks and ducks wandering freely, old varieties of traditional Rydale fruit trees, and a collection of 50 different types of clematis scrambling up the walls along with roses, vines and cherries.

Meadows of naturalised bulbs and wild flowers create a beautiful display in Spring and early Summer.


History: 
The sheltered garden is a rare survival from the 17th century and still bears traces of the original formal layout.

Local Inns: 
Abbey Inn, Byland
Black Swan, Helmsley

Accomodation: 
Shallowdale House, Ampleforth
Laskill Grange, Hawnby
Pheasant Hotel, Harome

Restaurants: 
Shallowdale House, Ampleforth
Laskill Grange, Hawnby

Village/Town/Sightseeing: 
Helmsley