Sutton Park
North Yorkshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Sheffield family
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Main St, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York YO61 1DP
Telephone 01347 810249
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Sutton Park is a Georgian house and the residence of the Sheffield baronets. Reviewers describe well-kept ornate gardens and a quiet woodland walk, and those who got inside praise a roughly hour-long guided tour covering the history of the house and its contents, with several mentioning modern art installations among the older furnishings. The family is still in residence, and reviewers note the house itself is open far less often than the gardens.
Worth the trip
The guided tour - reviewers describe an hour in a lived-in family house, with guides who handle the history and the modern art alike.
Before you go
Opening hours and tours are limited and the house is often closed while the gardens are open, so reviewers recommend booking ahead rather than arriving on spec.
Reviewers describe the gardens as the mainstay of a visit, calling them tranquil, well kept and colourful, with mature trees including Lebanese cedars and redwoods singled out, plus woodland walks to extend the outing. Access to the house is limited: several mention it is not open often and can only be seen on a guided tour, so booking ahead is recommended, and one reviewer was disappointed to find it closed. Those who did take the hour-long tour found it interesting and well guided, with the family history, contents and some modern art installations mentioned. The tea room comes in for repeated praise, including the homemade scones, and reviewers also note a picnic area and children's play area.
Georgian house, residence of the Sheffield baronets.
“Beautiful house, very interesting. The garden is gorgeous. Certainly worth a slow walk around, the Lebanese cedars are enormous. The Redwood are worth a look too.”- LozzaMcK, 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.
- Guided tours
- “Highly recommend the one hour guided tour (we had an excellent guide, who was very mindful of the family in residence).” - Jo G
- Facilities
- “A quiet and peaceful woodland walk provided the opportunity to stretch our legs and exercise enough so we felt able to indulge at the delightful cafe!” - Ann Davis
Common questions about Sutton Park
Where is Sutton Park?
Sutton Park is in North Yorkshire, England, at Main St, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York YO61 1DP.
Do you need a ticket to visit Sutton Park?
Yes - Sutton Park is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Sheffield family. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Sutton Park?
Yes - Sutton Park offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Sutton Park?
The guided tour - reviewers describe an hour in a lived-in family house, with guides who handle the history and the modern art alike.
Is Sutton Park a ruin or still intact?
Sutton Park is largely intact - Georgian house, residence of the Sheffield baronets.
