Beningbrough - National Trust

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30/05/2026

Happy York Pride from all of the National Trust team across York! We hope everyone has a great weekend and enjoys the sunshine!

If you’re looking to extend your weekend with friends and family, you can gain free entry to Beningbrough, as well as Goddards Garden, Treasurer’s House & Nunnington Hall with a valid 2026 York Pride Wristband.

We’d love to see you!

It’s not just humans that need to stay hydrated in these temperatures we’re experiencing but animals and insects, includ...
28/05/2026

It’s not just humans that need to stay hydrated in these temperatures we’re experiencing but animals and insects, including bees too.

In the heat our bees have been extra busy keeping cool wherever they can. They collect water to take to the hive entrance, fan their wings and add droplets of water to the environment to help it stay cool.

Here, we can see the bee enjoying the pond water in the East Formal garden but you can help bees and other insects too by putting a dish or bowl outside, with water and some pebbles, so they have somewhere to land and enjoy a drink.

We’re in full swing at Beningbrough, enjoying the beautiful weather, this May Half Term. Join Dart the Dragonfly as they...
26/05/2026

We’re in full swing at Beningbrough, enjoying the beautiful weather, this May Half Term.

Join Dart the Dragonfly as they take you on an adventure around the gardens with the new family trail or pop in on Tuesday and Thursday this week to discover what lives in a pond between 11am - 3pm.

And, after you found all of Dart’s friends, answered the questions and seen some interesting creatures from the pond, enjoy an ice cream sundae from The Hatch and pick a spot to relax on the lawn.

One things for sure this week, it’s going to be a sunny one, so pack the sun cream and we’ve got you covered for the rest.

📢We are recruiting Collections Care & Conservation Volunteers📢Do you have a passion for helping to preserve historic obj...
15/05/2026

📢We are recruiting Collections Care & Conservation Volunteers📢

Do you have a passion for helping to preserve historic objects for future generations? Love sharing your passion and enthusiasm with others? Want to be part of friendly and supportive team?

We’re looking for volunteers to join the team to help care for our collections. The role involves supporting the conservation cleaning of the collection, inventory marking and record keeping and engaging visitors with the work we do. All training is provided.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to do something meaningful on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday between 9am - 1.30pm, then please complete an online application at: https://myvolunteering.nationaltrust.org.uk/opportunity-view?id=4d84be86-0b1e-4dde-afff-ae649949dd37&distance=15.5

Look at this beauty! It’s amazing what you spot when you least expect it. This scarlet tiger moth is enjoying some of th...
09/05/2026

Look at this beauty!

It’s amazing what you spot when you least expect it. This scarlet tiger moth is enjoying some of the foliage found in the Mediterranean garden. These beautiful looking insects, are on the decline due to the loss of habitats, intensive agriculture and climate change. They play an important role in biodiversity; both as pollinators and as a major food source for birds, bats and hedgehogs.

Believe it or not, they thoroughly enjoy a good munch through nettles and other weeds, so by keeping some of these plants in your garden can really help to support the ecosystem and enable these important insects to thrive.

03/05/2026

Whilst the sunny warm weather is uplifting; wildlife and nature really do rely on rain here and there, so we’re celebrating a little wet today - like this Robin.

However, days like today are a good opportunity to think ahead to when the weather is better and tomorrow is looking much more dry!

So why not head over to Beningbrough and indulge in our brand new ice cream sundaes!! Served from The Hatch, these vanilla ice creams, with squirty cream, sauce, wafers and mini eggs are the perfect way to enjoy the bank holiday!

Something to look forward to tomorrow. See you there 🍦☀️

22/04/2026

The cherry blossom is looking absolutely beautiful in the Mediterranean Garden at the moment

Do you have a keen eye for detail? Like to keep things organised and enjoy a good conversation? Then our Retail Voluntee...
20/04/2026

Do you have a keen eye for detail? Like to keep things organised and enjoy a good conversation? Then our Retail Volunteer role is for you! We’re looking to grow our team of enthusiastic volunteers, to help with the smooth running of the shop and the delivery of excellent customer service for our visitors. If you’re looking to utilise your current skills or to learn something new, then we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please follow the link to submit your application:

https://myvolunteering.nationaltrust.org.uk/opportunity-search

Whispers of the Wilderness: Exploring Wilderness Gardens will soon be in its final week. Visit before 4pm on 12 April to...
07/04/2026

Whispers of the Wilderness: Exploring Wilderness Gardens will soon be in its final week. Visit before 4pm on 12 April to take in willow sculpture, soundscapes, historic collections, and a hands-on Drawing Studio; it’s an experience for all the sense.

The final free exhibition talk on 10 April focusses on sculptor Laura Ellen Bacon’s work and will be led by Louise Lohr, the Deputy Curator of Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

And on the final Sunday, there’s a celebratory performance by sound artist and cellist Gaia Blandina and The Assembled from the University of York.

(Image description) 1. Overhead shot of 3 people sketching at a table. 2. Willow sculpture in a large historic hall. 3. Man looking into a museum case at an old book with botanical art.

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Beningbrough
York
YO301DD

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 3:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3:30pm
Sunday 10am - 3:30pm

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+441904472027

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