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
The Walled Garden, Hall Gardens, Parkland, and Plant Centre are open from Wednesday, 1st April 2026 to Sunday, 1st November 2026. They are open Wednesday to Sunday, including Bank Holiday Mondays, from 10am to 5pm (last entry at 4pm).
Scampston Hall Tours
Guided tours of Scampston Hall are available during the following periods:
- Summer Opening: Wednesday, 20th May to Sunday, 25th July 2026, on Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Bank Holiday Mondays.
- Autumn Opening: Wednesday, 2nd September to Friday, 23rd October 2026, on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Tours are conducted at 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm.
Special Events
- Monthly Wildlife Club: Held on the first Sunday of each month, featuring themed activities such as pond dipping and mammal tracking.
- Workshops: Various workshops including willow weaving, wet felting, and writing for wellbeing are scheduled throughout the year.
- Charity Spring Fair: Scheduled for Saturday, 25th April to Sunday, 26th April 2026, with free entry for Ryedale residents.
- Game & Country Fair: The Walled Garden will be closed on Saturday, 16th May and Sunday, 17th May 2026 for this event.
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.
- Free entry for children under 5, Historic Houses members, and Scampston Annual Members.
Additional Information
The Pantry Café is open during garden opening hours and does not require a ticket for access. Group visits and private tours are available with prior booking.
For more details, contact Scampston Hall 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
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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