Constable Burton Hall
A handsome Palladian villa standing at the entrance to Wensleydale.
Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5LJ
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
Explore the formal landscaped gardens and woodland paths, following the trails and directions provided. Dogs are welcome on leads. The paths are gravel and are accessible for wheelchairs and buggies. Parking is available in front of the main house.
Please note that we do not have cafe or tearoom facilities on site, but you are welcome to bring a picnic – please take any litter home with you. Toilets are available.
Grade I-listed Palladian hall by John Carr set in a delightful terraced woodland garden of lilies, ferns, hardy shrubs, roses and wild flowers. Bog garden, rockery, spring displays of daffodils, aconites and snowdrops. Garden trails, herbaceous borders and stream garden with architectural plants and reflection ponds. Stunning seasonal displays of snowdrops, aconites, daffodils. In May, more than 6,000 tulips give the most wonderful show of colour throughout the gardens.
Invitation to View tours include the principal state rooms of Constable Burton Hall led, where possible, by a family member who will give a personal insight into the family history and the property. The tour of the gardens will be taken by the garden consultant who has an extensive knowledge of the gardens and its trees, and new planting in particular.
Tours that are scheduled will be listed below. If none are scheduled yet, please check back later, or find other tours you might enjoy on our tours listing page here.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
The Gardens are only open on selected dates through spring and summer. Please visit the Constable Burton Hall website at www.constableburton.com to view opening dates and times and purchase tickets
Adult Garden Ticket: £8
Child Garden Ticket (ages 3-16): £4
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Please contact estate@constableburton.com to enquire about group bookings. Pre-booked tours of the house and/or gardens are available. Tours include the principal state rooms of Constable Burton Hall led, where possible, by a family member who will give a personal insight into the family history and the property. The tour of the gardens will be taken by the garden consultant who has an extensive knowledge of the gardens and its trees, and new planting in particular.
Prices start from £20 for a tour of the house and gardens. Refreshments are available to pre-book, with prices starting from £5 per head. Please enquire for further details.
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
Getting here
Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5LJ
Constable Burton is located on the A684 between Bedale and Leyburn.
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