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
We do not have a lift to the first floor of the house therefore any visitors who are unable to negotiate the stairs are looked after by our house stewards who will stay with them and will show photographs of and describe the rooms upstairs, so they can be informed of the history of these rooms.
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.
Garden Opening Times
2026 Season
The garden is open from 1st April to 30th October 2026, operating Tuesday to Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm. The garden remains closed on weekends and Mondays throughout the season. The final day of the 2026 season is Friday 30th October 2026.
2027 Season
The garden will reopen in April 2027. Specific opening dates for the 2027 season will be confirmed on the on-site calendar.
House Tours
2026 Season
House tours begin on Friday 1st May 2026 and continue for a total of 28 days throughout spring and summer 2026. Tours are available at 12:45pm, 2:00pm, and 3:15pm. Specific tour dates are listed in the on-site calendar. The house does not open again after the 2026 season until May 2027.
2027 Season
House tours resume on Saturday 1st May 2027 and continue for a total of 28 days throughout spring and summer 2027. Tours are available at 12:45pm, 2:00pm, and 3:15pm. Specific tour dates are listed in the on-site calendar.
Charity Garden Open Days
- Amnesty International – Sunday 23rd May 2027, 2:00pm – 4:30pm
- St. Michael's Hospice – Date to be announced
Historic Houses members visit free except on charity days.
House and Garden – £18.00
Under 16 – free
Garden £5.00
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 led by Head Gardener available by arrangement.
This can include areas normally closed to the public including the grounds, and 18th century Stables which have featured in “All Creatures Great and Small”.
For any group visits to the house or garden please contact Norton Conyers direct to discuss: [email protected]
We do not have a lift to the first floor of the house therefore any visitors who are unable to negotiate the stairs are looked after by our house stewards who will stay with them and will show photographs of and describe the rooms upstairs, so they can be informed of the history of these rooms.
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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