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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Cafe / restaurant
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Facilities for children
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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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Pet friendly
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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.
Walled Garden and Grounds
The Walled Garden and Grounds are open from Wednesday 01 April to Sunday 01 November 2026. Opening hours are 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm), and the gardens are accessible Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays throughout the season.
Scampston Hall
The Hall opens for guided tours during two distinct periods in 2026:
- Summer Opening: 20 May – 26 June 2026 – Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, 12pm – 3pm. Guided tours available at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.
- Autumn Opening: 02 September – 23 October 2026 – Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only, 12pm – 3pm. Guided tours available at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. The 'Upstairs, Downstairs' tour is available during this period.
Special Events and Tours
Walled Garden Tours are held on the third Thursday of every month at 12pm. Scheduled dates include Thursday 16th April, Thursday 21st May, Thursday 18th June, Thursday 16th July, Thursday 20th August, Thursday 17th September and Thursday 15th October 2026.
A Residents' Community Weekend takes place on Saturday 25 April – Sunday 26 April 2026.
Bank Holiday Monday – The gardens are open on Monday 04 May 2026 from 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm).
Group Visits
Group visits for standard garden visits are available throughout the season (01 April – 01 November 2026) during daytime opening hours on Wednesday–Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
Gardens Ticket: Includes access to the Walled Garden, Hall Gardens, and Parkland Trails.
Adults: £12.50
Children (5-16): £6.50
Children under 5: Free
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children): £35.00
Hall & Gardens Ticket: Includes a guided Hall tour in addition to the Gardens Ticket.
Adults: £19.50
Children (5-16): £8.00
Children under 5: Free
Family (2 Adults & 3 Children): £49.00
We welcome all kinds of groups to Scampston Hall & Walled Garden – whether you want to please yourselves round the site or take a guided tour of the gardens we will tailor your visit to meet your needs. Get in touch on 01944 759111 or [email protected]
Getting here
Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8NG
The main visitor entrance is at ///tickets.flamingo.reclined What does this mean?
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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