Nunnington Hall
North Yorkshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Nunnington, York YO62 5UY
Telephone 01439 748283
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
Visitor essentials
- Parking
- Free visitor car park; campervan spaces available; car park closes 15 minutes after closing; four EV charge points
- Access
- Accessible toilet (ramp in rear courtyard); level access to garden and tea room; ramped access to ground floor of hall/café; stepped access only to upper floors; 2 wheelchairs (book ahead)
- Facilities
- Play area; second-hand bookshop; tea-room (indoor/outdoor); picnic benches; EV charging (four points); toilets with baby changing; cycle parking
- Dogs
- Dogs on short leads welcome in the garden, courtyards and wider estate; assistance dogs only in the house and café
- Safety
- Stepped access only to the first and upper floors of the hall
Nunnington Hall is a 16th and 17th-century manor house set on the banks of the River Rye, decorated in parts to reflect the inter-war period and holding a notable collection of miniature rooms and an old doll's house. Reviewers describe a compact but history-rich site with plenty of wooden panelling and tapestries, plus peacocks roaming the grounds. It's popular for family activities and seasonal events alongside the standard house tour.
Worth the trip
The miniature rooms and doll's house collection in the attic art gallery, a genuinely unusual and detailed feature reviewers single out.
Before you go
There's a cafe and second-hand bookshop on site, and a behind-the-scenes tour is available for those who want to go beyond the standard visit - worth asking about when you arrive.
Reviewers consistently enjoy Nunnington Hall's riverside setting and resident peacocks, along with its collection of miniature rooms and a notable antique doll's house that draw particular attention. The interwar-period room decorations and the option of a behind-the-scenes tour with a volunteer, showing items too fragile for normal display, are highlighted as adding real depth to a visit. The cafe and its scones and sausage butties are well liked, and reviewers note the experience varies markedly by season, with a lush riverside garden in summer and a colder, quieter feel in winter. There is no National Trust shop on site, though a second-hand bookshop is available.
16th and 17th-century manor house on the banks of the River Rye
“Popped in for scones and coffee ( the joy of living locally and being a member) but stayed longer as the garden was in full spring mode and the sun was shining. A lovely spot to spend an hour”- Chris Overton, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “We enjoyed looking around the house and would definitely recommend we then had a walk around the garden before have a picnic near the river.” - Steve Baseley
Common questions about Nunnington Hall
Where is Nunnington Hall?
Nunnington Hall is in North Yorkshire, England, at Nunnington, York YO62 5UY.
Do you need a ticket to visit Nunnington Hall?
Yes - Nunnington Hall is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Nunnington Hall?
The miniature rooms and doll's house collection in the attic art gallery, a genuinely unusual and detailed feature reviewers single out.
Is Nunnington Hall a ruin or still intact?
Nunnington Hall is largely intact - 16th and 17th-century manor house on the banks of the River Rye.
