Newby Hall & Gardens
A perfect example of the Georgian 'Age of Elegance' with the atmosphere and ambience of a family home.
Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Bike storage facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Parkland / open spaces
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Picnic area
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Shop
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
Newby Hall Gardens near Ripon is the perfect place to meet up with family and friends as there really is something for everyone.
Newby Hall is one of England’s renowned Adam houses. In the 1760s William Weddell, an ancestor of the current owners, acquired a magnificent collection of ancient Roman sculpture and Gobelins tapestries. He commissioned Robert Adam to alter the original Wren-designed house, and Thomas Chippendale to make furniture. The result is a perfect example of the Georgian ‘Age of Elegance’ with the atmosphere and ambience of a family home.
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Newby Hall & Gardens Opening Times
General Season: Open from 28th March 2026 until 27th September 2026. Please note that the Hall will be closed 14th–20th September 2026 in preparation for the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show.
Gardens
The gardens are open 10:30am–5:30pm on non-event days. During the general season, opening days are:
- Wednesday–Sunday and Bank Holidays during school term time
- 7 days a week throughout Easter, May half term, and Summer school holidays
The House – Guided Tours
The House is open for guided tours during the general season (28th March–27th September 2026, excluding 14th–20th September 2026). Tours typically run 11:00am–3:00pm, though access timings vary. House availability may be limited on certain dates due to private events such as weddings. To check availability and pre-book tickets, please use the online booking link.
Attractions & Facilities
The following attractions operate during the general season:
- Dollshouse Exhibition: Open 10:30am–5:30pm on all days the gardens are open
- Miniature Railway: Runs every day Newby Hall is open throughout the season
- Boat Trips on the River Ure: Depart each day that Newby is open (weather and river conditions permitting)
- Adventure Playground (Adventure Gardens): Open during the general season. The Tarantella water jets are now open. Season Ticket holders enjoy unlimited access April–September
- Sculpture Park: Open as part of the gardens, featuring Zimbabwean stone carvers hosted each year
- Rock Garden: Recently opened as part of the gardens
- Christ the Consoler Church, Chippendale at Newby Exhibition, and The Bear House: Available to visit during opening hours
Services
- Wheelchair and Scooter Hire: Available during the opening season. Pre-booking is required; call 01423 322583 opt 1 and leave a message with your intended visit date
- Visitor Boat Mooring: Available during opening hours. Boats must leave at closing time (5:30pm); overnight mooring is not permitted
Historic Houses members visit for free but must have booking place and reference number.
Adult house and garden: £28.00
Child (aged 4-16): from £24.00
Under 2s: free
To book your place either as a Historic Houses member or just a member of the general public, click here.
Groups are very much welcome at Newby.
Groups of 15 or more can benefit from discounted entry plus free entry for group leaders, couriers and coach drivers.
Newby presents endless opportunities for an inspirational educational visit. The ancient sculptures in the Statue Gallery and the interactive Zimbabwean Sculpture Workshops (from June) give wonderful scope for discovering the arts.
The woodland walk and gardens provide a wealth of material, while the house itself is a very special environment in which to explore form, colour, design and mathematical proportion as well as architecture and social history. During June, July and August, Matombo Zimbabwean Sculpture workshops are available free of charge for all ages – please ask.
Newby’s wonderful adventure playground is a fantastic place to let off steam with an amazing variety of experiences including the miniature railway. There is a large picnic area close to the coach park for lunch and if it is wet, we will do our best to provide undercover space.
If you would like to make a pre-visit to see what Newby has to offer your children, we will be happy to arrange a complimentary ticket for you and your family.
To make a group booking for your school/class please contact the Estate Office on 01423 320406.
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
Getting here
Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE
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Just off the A1(M) between Ripon and Boroughbridge.
36 Bus from Leeds or Harrogate. Then Number 22 bus from Ripon Bus Station (1 mile walk up drive).
Award-winning gardens
25 acres of stunning award-winning gardens contain rare and beautiful shubs and plants, including the National Collection of the genus Cornus (dogwoods). Newby’s famous double herbaceous borders make the perfect walkway to the River Ure. Formal gardens such as the Autumn and Rose Garden, the tranquility of Sylvia’s Garden and a Tropical Garden make Newby an inspiring and exciting place to explore.
The Adventure Gardens & Teddy Bear Exhibition
Newby is also home to the exciting Adventure Gardens – with a sand pit, swings, dancing water fountains, miniature railway, pedalo boats, aerial zip wire and much, much more.
You’ll find the famous Teddy Bear Exhibition and wonderful Dollshouse Exhibition featuring over 65 exquisite houses which will thrill and delight everyone from 4 to 94. Don’t leave without visiting our fantastic garden restaurant and amazing design led shop.
Newby Hall Wins Garden of the Year 2019
Newby Hall & Gardens in North Yorkshire wins the 2019 Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award, sponsored by Christie's, in a public vote.
The Story of Newby Hall – Members Lecture
From its origins under William Weddell in the 1760's to the present day, under the stewardship of the Compton family, Historic Houses members can login to watch an hour long lecture about Newby Hall & Gardens.
Why our members love visiting Newby Hall
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