Families at Scampston

Spend fun days exploring our parkland trails, picnic by the lake and discover the wildlife found in the walled garden. Fly a kite in the parkland and visit the woodland area to let off steam in our small play area.

The Garden Café serves snacks and drinks, and you are welcome to enjoy your own picnic at the tables outside the walled garden or in the parkland. Enjoy an ice-cream or a sweet treat or choose a lunch option from the children’s menu at our café.

For the Little Ones

Younger children love discovering the sights and sounds of the gardens and grounds using our Sensory Bags and Scamp Explorer packs, which can be borrowed from the ticket office.

For the Older Ones

Our Nature Trail takes families on an adventure across Scampston’s landscape of gardens, woodland, bridges, and lakes to find the creatures inhabited in them. An activity sheet accompanies the journey and is packed with fun facts that everyone will enjoy.

Our Woodland Play Area

Set within the wider estate, our woodland area provides a spacious area that allows children to let off steam and enjoy some good old-fashioned exploring. Featuring a pirate boat, bug hotel, outdoor game table and climbing frame, the woodland is perfect for relaxing and enjoying some quality time together.

School Holiday Activities

We offer a variety of children’s activities during the school holidays, from drop-in craft sessions to dramatic storytelling and energetic games. Our much-admired resident Fairy Godmothers bring stories and games to life with themed activity days ranging from pirates and aliens to dinosaurs and animals. Our activity days can be found on the “events diary” page of our website.

Children's Clubs

Wildlife Club

Our Wildlife Club is organised by the conservatory here at Scampston and takes place once a month. Each session offers a wider range of hands-on fun and adventurous environmental activities, as well as an opportunity for outdoor play, crafts and games.

The club is designed to offer its members the chance to experience nature first-hand, try new and exciting challenges and learn 'outdoor' skills.

Children can also use Wildlife Club to earn the RSPB’s Wild Challenge Award.

Nature Scamps Club

Outdoor story and play sessions for families with children from 18mths - 5yrs, led by our Forest School trained tutor. Our Nature Scamps club takes place each week during term time and offers an opportunity for outdoor exploration, play, craft, games, songs and stories surrounded by nature in the beautiful grounds of Scampston Hall. All sessions include something to take home and a campfire snack.

Practical Information

Baby-changing facilities: Our facilities can be found in the toilets by the Garden Café at the entrance to the walled garden.

Bikes and scooters: Unfortunately, bikes, children’s scooters and other transport toys are not allowed in the walled garden or parkland. We are happy to keep these in a safe place when you arrive at the ticket office.

Pushchairs: The Walled Garden and parkland is flat with good access for pushchairs. If you wish to join a house tour during Scampston Hall’s opening season, the ground floor is accessible with a pushchair. Regrettably, the first floor is not accessible for pushchairs, however this only makes up a very small part of the tour.

WHAT'S ON AT SCAMPSTON

Walled Garden and Grounds Open

Wed 26 Mar 2025 - Sun 02 Nov 2025

Scampston Walled Garden opens it's gates again for 2025 on the 26th March!

children discovering scampston gardens at easter

Spring Trail in the Gardens

Wed 26 Mar 2025 - Sun 27 Apr 2025

Join us at Scampston this Spring for an adventurous Easter themed trail that will take you around the gardens! There will be a prize for everyone who takes part

Residents' Community Weekend

Sat 26 Apr 2025 - Sun 27 Apr 2025

FREE visit for all Ryedale Residents!

Willow Weaving workshop - Large willow dragonfly

Tue 29 Apr 2025

Create a lovely decorative large willow dragonfly to add a touch of rustic beauty to your home and/or garden

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 04 May 2025

LAKE LIFECYCLES! Take part in pond dipping and learn about the amazing creatures that live in the lakes at Scampston. You will complete 3 of the 50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4

VIP Hall Tour with Afternoon Tea in Boudoir

Wed 07 May 2025 - Fri 09 May 2025

Enjoy a very special experience for two at Scampston Hall, including a sparkling afternoon tea in the Boudoir

Mixed ability Crewelwork Workshop

Thu 08 May 2025 - Fri 09 May 2025

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

Rejuvenating Wellness Day

Sat 17 May 2025

A day of ultimate relaxation and indulgence with our fully inclusive, rejuvenating wellness day

Yorkshire Game & Country Fair

Sat 17 May 2025 - Sun 18 May 2025

The Annual Game and Country Fair held in the stunning parkland!

Wire Allium Workshop

Tue 20 May 2025

Create two wire alliums using fine wire and aluminium

Scampston Hall Open

Wed 21 May 2025 - Sun 27 Jul 2025

From the 21st May to the 27th July Scampston Hall opens it's doors and welcomes you in!

Spring Plant Fair

Sun 01 Jun 2025

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

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 01 Jun 2025

TERRIFIC TREES! Join us to learn about UK trees and use tools to make things out of wood. You will complete 2 of the 50 things to do before you are 11 and 3/4.

Embracing Wool Exhibition

Wed 04 Jun 2025 - Sun 08 Jun 2025

Embracing Wool presents their 2025 exhibition ‘Creative Landscapes'

Modified Car Show

Sun 15 Jun 2025

One of the best car shows in the North of England!

Van Life Festival

Fri 20 Jun 2025 - Sun 22 Jun 2025

#VanLifeFest is a 3-day family-focused Camper event set within the beautiful grounds of Scampston Hall. Please Note the Hall & Walled Garden remain open as usual during this event

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 13 Jul 2025

SUPER SUMMER! Join us in a celebration of summer as we explore the parklands in search for signs of summer and create some natural art. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds.

The Three Inch Fools' perform 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Wed 23 Jul 2025

The Three Inch Fools present Shakespeare’s most iconic comedy 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 10 Aug 2025

MAD ABOUT MINIBEASTS! Join us as we investigate the minibeasts in the gardens and parklands. Take part in the Big Butterfly Count. You will complete 4 of the 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾.

Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally

Sat 30 Aug 2025 - Sun 31 Aug 2025

A fun day out for all the family!

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 07 Sep 2025

Join us for an owl themed morning. We will look for signs of owls in the parklands and learn about UK owls. Take part in owl themed natural crafts. You will complete 2 of the 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾

Cane Acorn Workshop

Wed 24 Sep 2025

Weave two cane acorns in this new workshop

Wet Felting Workshop - Limpet Shell Study with Hand Embroidery

Sat 27 Sep 2025

On this workshop you will create a wet felted and embroidered limpet shell, rock pool inspired picture based on one of Lynn’s designs.

Wet Felting Workshop - Nuno Reversible Cowl

Sun 28 Sep 2025

Learn the art of feltmaking where you will be guided through the process of creating your own fabulous wet felted Nuno reversible cowl.

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 05 Oct 2025

AWESOME AUTUMN! Join us for an Autumn treasure hunt. Learn about using a compass and about seeds and seed dispersal. You will complete 2 of the 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾

Wet Felting Workshop - Limpet Shell Study with Hand Embroidery

Sat 25 Oct 2025

On this workshop you will create a wet felted and embroidered limpet shell, rock pool inspired picture based on one of Lynn’s designs.

Wet Felting Workshop - Decorative Tote Bags

Sun 26 Oct 2025

Learn the art of feltmaking where you will be guided through the process of creating your own fabulous wet felted tote style handbag.

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 02 Nov 2025

FANTASTIC FIRE! Join us as we revisit our bushcraft skills. Make candles and lanterns to take away. You will complete 2 of the 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾

Willow Weaving workshop - Large willow toadstool

Wed 26 Nov 2025

Learn to weave a large willow toadstool to take home for your home or garden(approx height 60cm)

Monthly Wildlife Club

Sun 07 Dec 2025

NATURAL CHRISTMAS CRAFTS Use tools and natural materials to create a range of Christmas decorations to take away while enjoying the campfire.