At Scampston

Scampston Hall, home to Christopher & Miranda Legard and their family, is one of the finest examples of a regency stately home in North Yorkshire. The award winning Walled Garden is a must see and is open to the public from April to October. The William Richardson Conservatory, built in 1894, and the adjacent bothies behind the range of glasshouses, have been brought back to life with a new focus thanks to the help of a major grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The Cascade Circuit Walk provides visitors with the opportunity to visit the traditional gardens around the house including the Rock Garden, the Woodland Garden and the Lancelot 'Capability' Brown Parkland.

Scampston Hall

Scampston Hall, home to Christopher & Miranda Legard and their family, is one of the finest examples of a regency country house in North Yorkshire.

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The Walled Garden

Set within the 18th century walls of the original kitchen garden for Scampston Hall the Walled Garden has an exciting and unashamedly modern feel to it and complements the adjacent 18th century ‘Capability’ Brown park.

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The Conservatory

Built in 1894, The William Richardson conservatory and the adjacent bothies have been brought back to life with a new focus thanks to the help of a major grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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Parkland

Scampston Hall looks over one of the finest parks in North Yorkshire. The park evolved throughout the 18th Century, culminating in a design by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown in 1782.

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WHAT'S ON AT SCAMPSTON

Writing for Wellbeing Workshop

Fri 23 Jan 2026

A writing workshop on the theme of "Reciprocity - Giving & Receiving”

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 01 Feb 2026

BRILLIANT BIRDS! Come along and learn a little about UK birds and their nests. Take part in some bird-themed crafts and start collecting stamps on your Wild Passport.

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 01 Mar 2026

MARVELLOUS MAMMALS! Come along and learn a little about UK mammals. We will look for signs of mammals in the grounds and identifying tracks and animal droppings.

The Bothies Community Art Club

Wed 04 Mar 2026 - Wed 04 Nov 2026

Event /Workshop Summary (max 20 words) Friendly art tuition for those who want to refresh their skills or for complete beginners who would like to ‘have a go’ at something new.

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 05 Apr 2026

EXCELLENT EGGS! Come along for an egg-themed session. Take part in an orienteering challenge around the grounds and make natural dyes/ paints to decorate eggs.

Mixed Ability Crewelwork Workshop & Cream Tea at Scampston

Thu 23 Apr 2026 - Fri 24 Apr 2026

Mixed ability traditional Jacobean Crewelwork embroidery workshop suitable for both beginners and those with previous embroidery experience.

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 03 May 2026

WATER WONDERS! Take part in a pond dipping session and learn about the amazing creatures that live in and around the lakes at Scampston.

Teddy Bear making Workshop

Thu 21 May 2026 - Fri 22 May 2026

During this workshop you will learn the dynamics of cutting and hand stitching traditional mohair bears or bunnies. Be taught all the stitches used in bear or bunny making. Including, how to insert glass eyes and cotter pin joints. Held in the magnificent Richardson Conservatory within Scampston Walled Garden.

Spring Plant Fair

Sun 07 Jun 2026

Scampston's hugely popular Spring Plant Fair returns, offering the perfect day out for keen gardeners and beginners alike.

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 07 Jun 2026

SUMMER SURVIVAL SKILLS! Come along learn some survival skills, and collect more stamps in your Wild Passport.

TESTIMONIALS

"The Walled Garden at Scampston is really imaginative and creative and a marvellous use of space. It is without doubt one of the great gardens of the early 21st century."

Sir Richard Carew Pole

" Gorgeous house and gardens. Wish I'd come years ago, but will certainly return very soon! Fantastic house tour. "

Rachel & Elizabeth, North Yorkshire

"Quite simply the best garden I have ever seen (and I've seen an awful lot of gardens!) "

Sarah, Oxfordshire

"Inside, [Scampston Hall] boasts some of the finest Regency interiors in Britain. There are original wallpapers and exquisite furniture that reflects the family’s French heritage. There is also a notable collection of porcelain and 5,000 rare books that come off the shelves every ten years to be waxed and dusted. "

Sharon Dale, The Yorkshire Post

"This garden has made our visit a pure delight and is now in my top 5 gardens. Stunning structure and detail. Calming and strong. A real pleasure - thank you for the pure inspiration. "

Sarah, Warwickshire

"The tour of the house is well worth doing as well. Ours was conducted by the father of the present occupant, who formerly lived there himself. He was entertaining as well as informative about this charming house, which is not over-large and clearly still a family home."

Stephen, Chesterfield

"I’ve just returned from a visit to Scampston Walled Garden in North Yorkshire all fired up and feeling inspired by the dazzling autumn planting created by master plant designer Piet Oudolf. The garden really captures the feel of the European garden style or “prairie planting” look as many of us have come to know it. The explosion of seedheads, grasses and collapsing perennials still looked amazing and will continue to do so for many months ahead. "

Sean Murray

"Beautiful gardens and so well maintained. Everywhere was very well thought out, inside and out. Staff were very pleasant. "

Jane & Sue, South Yorkshire

"Within the historic Walled Garden at Scampston Hall there are eight rooms, each one a wonderful display of contemporary planting, structure and form."

Stephen Lacy, Daily Telegraph

"We decided to have lunch in the cafe and so glad we did. I had a cheese jacket potato and side salad and it was very good followed this with a pot of tea and shared a slice of lemon meringue cake. At just under £20.00 well worth it for the quality of the food and service from the ladies who worked there. "

Hazel