Norton Conyers
Anglo-Saxon foundations to a house known now for its pink hue, Dutch gables and literary connections.
Wath, near Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5EQ
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Free parking
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
Norton Conyers has a special atmosphere, resulting from 400 years of ownership by the Graham family. Recent excavations beneath the house revealed evidence of a large Anglo-Saxon house.
Notable visitors to Norton Conyers have included Charles I, James II and Charlotte Bronte, with whom we have close links. A family legend inspired her mad Mrs Rochester and the house gave her ideas for “Thornfield Hall”.
There have been many discoveries during restoration work and in 2014 the house was the winner of the Historic Houses Sotheby’s Restoration Award.
The romantic 2.5-acre, 18th-century walled garden is a rare survival of a Paradise Garden. Laid out c.1760, retaining the essential features of its original design, the garden is still used for its original purpose: supplying the house with flowers, fruit and vegetables.
The 18th-century garden was established in the 1760s and has been cared for six generations of the Graham family. It is a plantsman’s garden, with a beautiful Orangery and a established potager garden, together with an early example of double-heated walls. The plants used in the garden are sympathetic to its surroundings and the gardens are planted using traditional methods, which benefit the abundant varied wildlife.
Plants, cut flowers, fruit and vegetables grown in the garden are available for sale.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Norton Conyers House and Gardens is a historic site with a rich history and beautiful surroundings. Below are the detailed opening times and visitor information for the house and gardens:
House
The house is currently closed for the year 2025 and will reopen in May 2026. When open, the house operates on a limited schedule of 28 days per year. Tours of the house are available at 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm, with a maximum of 30 people per tour. Advanced bookings are not accepted, so visitors are advised to arrive slightly before the tour time to secure a spot. Admission to the house and garden is £15.00. Visitors are required to wear flat shoes to protect the wooden floors. Members of Historic Houses must show a valid membership card for entry.
Garden
The garden is open from Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 4:00pm, until the end of October 2025. It will reopen in April 2026. A suggested donation of £5.00 is requested for garden entry. Dogs are allowed in the garden but must be kept on leads. Most paths in the garden are wheelchair accessible. Unusual hardy plants are available for sale, and there are limited toilet facilities on-site.
Special Events
Charity garden dates and homemade teas for organizations such as Amnesty International and St. Michael's Hospice are to be confirmed.
Group Visits
Group visits to the house and garden can be arranged by contacting the site directly. For group visits in 2026, please email the provided contact address.
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01765 640333
Address: Norton Conyers, Wath near Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5EQ
Visitors are encouraged to explore the history and beauty of Norton Conyers, which has been owned by the Graham family since 1624 and features a house with Anglo-Saxon origins and a mid-18th-century garden.
Historic Houses members visit free except on charity days.
House and garden: £15
Under 16: free
Garden £5
Historic House members visiting just the garden from April are asked to complete the Historic Houses visitor form in the Orangery with their full card details. and not to write anything else on the form.
Historic House members wanting a tour when the house is open need to come to the visitor reception in the Clock Tower Summer House
Group tours of the garden by owners and head gardener available by arrangement. This can also include areas normally closed to the public including the grounds, and 18th century Stables which featured recently in “All Creatures Great and Small”. If repairs permit, tours of work in progress in the house will be available -please email for further information at [email protected]
For any group visits please contact Norton Conyers direct to discuss: [email protected]
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
Getting here
Wath, near Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5EQ
Norton Conyers is 4 miles north of Ripon on the road to Wath, and 3.5 miles from the A1; turn off at the Baldersby flyover onto the A61 to Ripon and turn right at the road signposted Melmerby.
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