Scampston Hall & Walled Garden
A Regency house with huge walled garden, planted and tended, and extensive parkland.
Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8NG
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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Free parking
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Good journey mark
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
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Picnic area
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Shop
Scampston Hall, home to Christopher & Miranda Legard and their family, is one of the finest examples of a regency country house in North Yorkshire.
The first house was built around 1700 and was remodelled to a design by Thomas Leverton in 1795-1800. This is the house as you see it today, with its magnificent Regency interiors and art collection
Christopher & Miranda love to share their beautiful home and gardens, whether it be as a special venue for an occasion, a setting for a corporate event, or to day visitors keen to learn a little of the history of this fascinating building and to see the fine contents.
Lovingly restored by the Legard’s, this is a family home and there are no ropes or other barriers to be seen; Sir Charles, Christopher’s father, assisted by a friendly team of guides, enjoys taking people round the hall in small groups so that everyone can see everything at close quarters and ask plenty of questions.
The parkland and hall gardens, designed under ‘Capability’ Brown, include 10 acres of lakes and a Palladian bridge; redesigned in the 19th century with a rock and water garden and a 21st-century Walled Garden designed by renowned Dutch Plantsman Piet Oudolf, set within the 18th-century walls of the original kitchen garden.
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.
Scampston Hall and its grounds offer a variety of attractions and events for visitors. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times and events for 2026:
General Opening Times
Walled Garden, Hall Gardens, Parkland, and Plant Centre: Open from Wednesday, 1st April 2026 to Sunday, 1st November 2026, Wednesday to Sunday, including Bank Holiday Mondays, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM).
Scampston Hall: Open for guided tours during the summer and autumn seasons:
- Summer: Wednesday, 20th May 2026 to Sunday, 26th July 2026, open Wednesday to Friday and Sundays, including Bank Holiday Monday.
- Autumn: Wednesday, 2nd September 2026 to Friday, 23rd October 2026, open Wednesday to Friday only.
- Guided tours are available at 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM.
Special Events
- Monthly Wildlife Club: Held on the first Sunday of each month, featuring themed activities such as birdwatching, mammal tracking, and survival skills.
- Charity Spring Fair: Saturday, 25th April 2026 to Sunday, 26th April 2026. Free entry to the fair; Ryedale residents can visit the gardens for free with proof of postcode.
- Yorkshire Game & Country Fair: Saturday, 16th May 2026 to Sunday, 17th May 2026. The Walled Garden will be closed during this event.
- Van Life Festival: Friday, 19th June 2026 to Sunday, 21st June 2026. The Hall and Walled Garden remain open during this event.
- Classic Car Rally: Sunday, 5th July 2026.
Admission Prices
- Gardens Ticket: Adults £12.50, Children (5-16) £6.50, Family £35.00.
- Hall & Gardens Ticket: Adults £19.50, Children (5-16) £8.00, Family £49.00.
- Children under 5 and members of Historic Houses and RHS (on specific days) have free entry.
For more details, visitors can contact Scampston Hall directly at [email protected] or call +44 (0)1944 759111.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
Gardens & Parkland: £11.50
Hall, Gardens & Parkland: £18.00
Visit their website for further rates
Group rates apply to parties of 15 or more people.
If you wish to book a group visit to Scampston please do get in touch with our friendly team!
Call 01944 759111 or contact [email protected] to find out more.
Getting here
Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8NG
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Scampston lies just north of the A64, so is easy to reach if you are driving. Drivers with Sat Navs can find it with our postcode YO17 8NG. You will find the gardens well sign posted from the A64.
There is a regular train service to Malton station. Malton is on the Liverpool – Scarborough line, with a direct train service to Leeds and York.
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