©Newby Hall and Gardens
Newby Hall and Gardens
Yorkshire
Newby Hall and Gardens is one of Yorkshire’s best family attractions. The late 17th century house is full of treasures; Adam interiors, art, tapestries, Chippendale furniture and classical sculpture. The 25 acres of award-winning gardens are full of rare and beautiful plants, with Newby’s famous double herbaceous border sloping gently from the house to the tranquil River Ure.
Newby was crowned the Historic Houses Garden of the Year in 2020 (the first garden to have won the prestigious title twice!) and its much-loved gardens are visited by over a hundred thousand people every year and often feature on film and TV. Taking centre stage is the eye-catching 172-metre-long double border, celebrated for being the longest in a private garden in the UK, plus 14 other stunning garden ‘rooms’, two heritage orchards and 30 acres of woodland.
The Gardens also holds the National Collection of Cornus, which are a real highlight, and fill the gardens with white and pink ‘clouds’ in a good year. The historic Rock Garden continues in its 5 year restoration programme, with initial planting having started in late 2020.
Already a star of film and screen productions such as Peaky Blinders, Victoria, Gentleman Jack and the ABC Murders, Newby Hall will step further into the spotlight later this year when the popular three-day Harrogate Autumn Flower Show permanently moves to its grounds.
The Adventure Gardens have been a favourite with children for generations with a sand pit, boat swings, dancing water fountains, miniature railway and pedalo boats to keep them safely occupied all day. The Dollshouse Exhibition houses a world class collection of almost 70 houses plus Newby also houses a Teddy Bear Exhibition! With a fantastic design-led shop, a quality plant nursery and a fabulous restaurant this truly is a great family day out.
Newby Hall is a William and Mary house located between Ripon and Boroughbridge in North Yorkshire, built in the 1690s until the guidance of Christopher Wren. John Carr remodelled the house in the 18th century, with interiors by Robert Adam and furniture by Chippendale. Owner Richard Compton is the 10th generation of his family to live at Newby.
The House and Gardens are open to the public from April to September, attracting around 140,000 visitors each season. The venue boasts a restaurant, miniature railway, gift shop and plant centre, day visitor events and weddings.
The gardening team has a head gardener, 6 full time gardeners and a handful of volunteers. They care for the 25 acres of formal gardens and a further 15 acres of woodland and orchard, plus a national collection of Cornus.
Newby Hall is just a few miles from the A1(M), the main London to Edinburgh motorway. Close by are the magnificent Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors National Parks and the historic cities of York and Ripon.
The Gardens also holds the National Collection of Cornus, which are a real highlight, and fill the gardens with white and pink ‘clouds’ in a good year. The historic Rock Garden continues in its 5 year restoration programme, with initial planting having started in late 2020.
Already a star of film and screen productions such as Peaky Blinders, Victoria, Gentleman Jack and the ABC Murders, Newby Hall will step further into the spotlight later this year when the popular three-day Harrogate Autumn Flower Show permanently moves to its grounds.
The Adventure Gardens have been a favourite with children for generations with a sand pit, boat swings, dancing water fountains, miniature railway and pedalo boats to keep them safely occupied all day. The Dollshouse Exhibition houses a world class collection of almost 70 houses plus Newby also houses a Teddy Bear Exhibition! With a fantastic design-led shop, a quality plant nursery and a fabulous restaurant this truly is a great family day out.
Newby Hall is a William and Mary house located between Ripon and Boroughbridge
Newby Hall & Gardens Estate Office,
Newby Hall,
Ripon,
North Yorkshire,
HG4 5AE
All visits must be booked in advance by phone or e-mail.
