Scampston Hall
North Yorkshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Legard family
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
Scampston, Malton YO17 8NG
Telephone 01944 759111
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Scampston Hall is a Georgian house on an estate held by the Legard family for over 300 years. The walled garden, laid out as a series of separate garden rooms and including a vegetable garden, is what most reviewers come for, and several describe it as calm and rarely crowded. Beyond it lies parkland with lakes and mature trees, and reviewers who took the house tour praise their guide, though some visiting early in the season found less in flower than they had hoped.
Worth the trip
The walled garden - reviewers describe it as a set of distinct garden rooms, calm to walk and not overly busy.
Before you go
Reviewers note dogs are not allowed in the walled garden, and that an early-season visit can mean far less in flower, so later in the summer is the safer bet.
The walled garden is the recurring highlight, described by reviewers as laid out in separate garden rooms and very well kept, with the wider Capability Brown parkland, lakes and trees giving room to stroll. Several mention the guided house tour and its guide positively, and information boards in the grounds are appreciated. Opinions are mixed on the cafe: some praise the cake, coffee and the choice of indoor and outdoor seating, while one reviewer felt the food selection was limited. Timing matters according to reviewers, with one visiting when little was in flower and feeling underwhelmed by the aviary and cascade walks, while others note the rock garden appearing run down, that dogs are not allowed in the walled garden, and that parking was plentiful.
Georgian house on an estate held by the Legard family for over 300 years.
“Beautiful walled garden , very interesting house tour with a super guide and parkland to stroll. Cake and coffee were super. Would definitely recommend you visit.”- Meg Wroe, 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.
- Parking
- “Plenty of car parking available.” - Julie Chater
- Facilities
- “Lovely small cafe with inside and outside seating, but not the greatest selection to eat.” - john kirkness
Common questions about Scampston Hall
Where is Scampston Hall?
Scampston Hall is in North Yorkshire, England, at Scampston, Malton YO17 8NG.
Do you need a ticket to visit Scampston Hall?
Yes - Scampston Hall is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Legard family. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Scampston Hall?
The walled garden - reviewers describe it as a set of distinct garden rooms, calm to walk and not overly busy.
Is Scampston Hall a ruin or still intact?
Scampston Hall is largely intact - Georgian house on an estate held by the Legard family for over 300 years.
