At Scampston

Scampston Hall, home to Christopher & Miranda Legard and their family, is one of the finest examples of a regency stately home in North Yorkshire. The award winning Walled Garden is a must see and is open to the public from April to October. The William Richardson Conservatory, built in 1894, and the adjacent bothies behind the range of glasshouses, have been brought back to life with a new focus thanks to the help of a major grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The Cascade Circuit Walk provides visitors with the opportunity to visit the traditional gardens around the house including the Rock Garden, the Woodland Garden and the Lancelot 'Capability' Brown Parkland.

Scampston Hall

Scampston Hall, home to Christopher & Miranda Legard and their family, is one of the finest examples of a regency country house in North Yorkshire.

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The Walled Garden

Set within the 18th century walls of the original kitchen garden for Scampston Hall the Walled Garden has an exciting and unashamedly modern feel to it and complements the adjacent 18th century ‘Capability’ Brown park.

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The Conservatory

Built in 1894, The William Richardson conservatory and the adjacent bothies have been brought back to life with a new focus thanks to the help of a major grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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Parkland

Scampston Hall looks over one of the finest parks in North Yorkshire. The park evolved throughout the 18th Century, culminating in a design by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown in 1782.

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WHAT'S ON AT SCAMPSTON

Walled Garden and Grounds Open

Wed 26 Mar 2025 - Sun 02 Nov 2025

Scampston Walled Garden opens it's gates again for 2025 on the 26th March!

Scampston Hall Open

Wed 21 May 2025 - Sun 27 Jul 2025

From the 21st May to the 27th July Scampston Hall opens it's doors and welcomes you in!

Van Life Festival

Fri 20 Jun 2025 - Sun 22 Jun 2025

#VanLifeFest is a 3-day family-focused Camper event set within the beautiful grounds of Scampston Hall. Please Note the Hall & Walled Garden remain open as usual during this event

Writing for Wellbeing Workshop

Fri 20 Jun 2025

Theme: Water - Going with the Flow

Nature Scamps

Tue 24 Jun 2025

Outdoor sessions for families with school-aged children who are out of school.

Nature Scamps

Tue 08 Jul 2025

Outdoor sessions for families with school-aged children who are out of school.

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 13 Jul 2025

SUPER SUMMER! Join us in a celebration of summer as we explore the parklands in search for signs of summer and create some natural art. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds.

Members-only Evening

Thu 17 Jul 2025

An evening at Scampston Walled Garden for the exclusive use of our annual members. A truly wonderful evening to say thank you to our members.

The Three Inch Fools' perform 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Wed 23 Jul 2025

The Three Inch Fools present Shakespeare’s most iconic comedy 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Summer Dingbat Trail

Wed 23 Jul 2025 - Sun 31 Aug 2025

Fun for the whole family round Scampston grounds this Summer!

Summer Choir Performance

Sun 27 Jul 2025

An Evening of Musical Magic at Scampston Hall Gardens

Guided Heritage Walk

Thu 31 Jul 2025

Would you like to know a little more about Scampston and how the house, garden and parkland were developed? Join a tour with one of our Heritage Team for a guided walk in the grounds each Thursday from the 31st July throughout August.

Writing for Wellbeing Workshop

Fri 01 Aug 2025

Held in the beautiful conservatory at Scampston

Classic Car Rally

Sun 03 Aug 2025

Come and view some stunning classic cars in the inner parkland with the splendid backdrop of Scampston Hall.

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 10 Aug 2025

MAD ABOUT MINIBEASTS! Join us as we investigate the minibeasts in the gardens and parklands. Take part in the Big Butterfly Count. You will complete 4 of the 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾.

Mixed ability Crewelwork Workshop

Thu 14 Aug 2025 - Fri 15 Aug 2025

Mixed ability traditional Jacobean Crewelwork embroidery workshop suitable for both beginners and those with previous embroidery experience alike.

York Against Cancer's Big Day Out

Tue 19 Aug 2025

York Against Cancer's Big Day Out in the parkland For any enquiries about this event please contact York Against Cancer on 01904 764466 or office@yorkagainstcancer.org.uk

Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally

Sat 30 Aug 2025 - Sun 31 Aug 2025

A fun day out for all the family!

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 07 Sep 2025

Join us for an owl themed morning. We will look for signs of owls in the parklands and learn about UK owls. Take part in owl themed natural crafts. You will complete 2 of the 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾

Cane Acorn Workshop

Wed 24 Sep 2025

Weave two cane acorns in this new workshop

Wet Felting Workshop - Limpet Shell Study with Hand Embroidery

Sat 27 Sep 2025

On this workshop you will create a wet felted and embroidered limpet shell, rock pool inspired picture based on one of Lynn’s designs.

Wet Felting Workshop - Nuno Reversible Cowl

Sun 28 Sep 2025

Learn the art of feltmaking where you will be guided through the process of creating your own fabulous wet felted Nuno reversible cowl.

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 05 Oct 2025

AWESOME AUTUMN! Join us for an Autumn treasure hunt. Learn about using a compass and about seeds and seed dispersal. You will complete 2 of the 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾

Wet Felting Workshop - Limpet Shell Study with Hand Embroidery

Sat 25 Oct 2025

On this workshop you will create a wet felted and embroidered limpet shell, rock pool inspired picture based on one of Lynn’s designs.

Wet Felting Workshop - Decorative Tote Bags

Sun 26 Oct 2025

Learn the art of feltmaking where you will be guided through the process of creating your own fabulous wet felted tote style handbag.

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 02 Nov 2025

FANTASTIC FIRE! Join us as we revisit our bushcraft skills. Make candles and lanterns to take away. You will complete 2 of the 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾

Willow Weaving workshop - Large willow toadstool

Wed 26 Nov 2025

Learn to weave a large willow toadstool to take home for your home or garden(approx height 60cm)

Scampston’s Annual Charity Christmas Fair

Sat 29 Nov 2025 - Sun 30 Nov 2025

Scampston’s Annual Christmas Charity Fair is here to kick start the festive season, including a special visit from Father Christmas and the Fairy Godmothers.

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 07 Dec 2025

NATURAL CHRISTMAS CRAFTS Use tools and natural materials to create a range of Christmas decorations to take away while enjoying the campfire.

TESTIMONIALS

"The Walled Garden at Scampston is really imaginative and creative and a marvellous use of space. It is without doubt one of the great gardens of the early 21st century."

Sir Richard Carew Pole

" Gorgeous house and gardens. Wish I'd come years ago, but will certainly return very soon! Fantastic house tour. "

Rachel & Elizabeth, North Yorkshire

"Quite simply the best garden I have ever seen (and I've seen an awful lot of gardens!) "

Sarah, Oxfordshire

"Inside, [Scampston Hall] boasts some of the finest Regency interiors in Britain. There are original wallpapers and exquisite furniture that reflects the family’s French heritage. There is also a notable collection of porcelain and 5,000 rare books that come off the shelves every ten years to be waxed and dusted. "

Sharon Dale, The Yorkshire Post

"This garden has made our visit a pure delight and is now in my top 5 gardens. Stunning structure and detail. Calming and strong. A real pleasure - thank you for the pure inspiration. "

Sarah, Warwickshire

"The tour of the house is well worth doing as well. Ours was conducted by the father of the present occupant, who formerly lived there himself. He was entertaining as well as informative about this charming house, which is not over-large and clearly still a family home."

Stephen, Chesterfield

"I’ve just returned from a visit to Scampston Walled Garden in North Yorkshire all fired up and feeling inspired by the dazzling autumn planting created by master plant designer Piet Oudolf. The garden really captures the feel of the European garden style or “prairie planting” look as many of us have come to know it. The explosion of seedheads, grasses and collapsing perennials still looked amazing and will continue to do so for many months ahead. "

Sean Murray

"Beautiful gardens and so well maintained. Everywhere was very well thought out, inside and out. Staff were very pleasant. "

Jane & Sue, South Yorkshire

"Within the historic Walled Garden at Scampston Hall there are eight rooms, each one a wonderful display of contemporary planting, structure and form."

Stephen Lacy, Daily Telegraph

"We decided to have lunch in the cafe and so glad we did. I had a cheese jacket potato and side salad and it was very good followed this with a pot of tea and shared a slice of lemon meringue cake. At just under £20.00 well worth it for the quality of the food and service from the ladies who worked there. "

Hazel