Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens Group Bookings

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens
               Group Bookings

A place of reinvention; evolving garden, changing art exhibitions and a country
                     house story spanning over 300 years.

Built in the 18th century, this Italian-style baroque house has been shaped by its numerous
occupants. It has an intriguing story to tell, beginning with the wealthy teenager who built
the hall, to its occupation by the RAF in the Second World War and the halls re-invention
as a country-house gallery.

In the moment: the art of wellbeing continues for 2021…
We’re pleased to have been able to secure the exhibition for a further season to ensure
it can be seen by all who missed it while we were closed during 2020.
Lose yourself in this art exhibition that invites you to stop and consider the power of art
to calm the mind, body and soul. Wander through the Saloon Galleries filled with artwork
specially selected from the Arts Council Collection, including paintings, sculpture, film and
photography by some of the 20th and 21st century’s most well-known artists, such as
Tracey Emin, Henry Moore and Marc Chagall. The exhibition is running until 31 October
2021.

Beningbrough’s story continues in the garden with different areas showing influences
and fashions of the ages - Italian, Victorian and even the horse-racing period of
Lady Chesterfield. This is complemented by the Pergola, designed by award
winning designer Andy Sturgeon as part of our exciting garden vision. The Pergola
provides a beautiful new thoroughfare to the hall alongside the carriageway. The next
phase, which began in autumn 2019 will be the Mediterranean Garden. This has been
delayed by the pandemic and is scheduled to start again in 2022.

Complement your visit

Walled Garden Restaurant & Brew House
Complete your visit with a stop for refreshments at either our restaurant or small café.
We serve homemade food cooked daily using produce from Beningbrough’s gardens.
Homemade sandwiches, cakes and sweet treats are available throughout the day and
gluten free meals are available.

The restaurant is open 10am - 5pm; serving hot food between 11.30am and 2pm.
The brew house is open on our busiest days for an alternative place to refuel.

Please note: Due to the capacity of the restaurant we are currently unable to offer
table reservations and pre-booking; however, there is ample opportunity for groups
to free-flow through the restaurant.

Shopping
Beningbrough’s shop has extensive home and garden ranges that change through the
seasons. There are local craft and food products, a variety of books and not forgetting the
wonderful National Trust jams and chutneys in our food section. We sell a variety of
plants and gardening products including plants propagated at Beningbrough by our
very own gardeners – so you can take a little bit of Beningbrough home with you!

Access
Beningbrough has an excellent network of paths to allow full access to all areas of the
gardens and we have a lift to all floors in the hall. We have two electric scooters available
for hire free of charge – please indicate on the booking form if your group require these.
For further information on mobility equipment and sensory details please contact us
directly.

Please note – electric mobility scooters and some electric wheelchairs are unable
to access the hall due to the nature of the flooring and the turning circles available;
we have manual wheelchairs at the hall that can be used to go around the gallery.

Covid-19 update - aspects of the visit may differ depending on the latest
government guidance. Please contact us to confirm what is currently open or
closed ahead of your visit as they can change with short notice and from the time
of your booking.

2021 Opening times and prices

Tuesday 18 May to Sunday 31 October
Open Tuesday to Sunday*
 Gardens & Restaurant                          10am – 5pm
 Galleries                                     11am – 4pm
 Shop                                          12noon – 5pm
*Please note:
- June, July & August open 7 days a week
- October closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept group bookings on Bank Holidays and are limited
to two bookings per day due to parking restrictions.

Reduced admissions prices for pre-booked parties of 15 visitors or more:
Group Adult £11.40
Group Child £5.70

Pre-booking
Group bookings are limited on site so pre-booking is essential and confirmation of the
booking will be sent in writing (either electronic or paper).
The discounted group rate is available to pre-booked groups of 15 people or
more, regardless of how many within the group are National Trust members.
Please notify us of any cancellations so your booking may be allocated to another group.

Payment
All admission fees for non-National Trust members must be made as one payment on
the day of your visit.
Cash, cards and cheques are accepted – please make cheques payable to ‘National
Trust’.

Coaches
We have free coach parking on site, 20 yards from the entrance.
Approach the site from the A19 only to avoid Aldwark Toll Bridge as there is a 7.5 tonne
weight limit. Beningbrough is signposted on brown tourist signs – please ensure the coach
signs are followed to avoid the car entrance which has a low archway.

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens
              Group Bookings

 Thank you for your interest in a group visit. Please complete this form as fully as you
 can to allow us to prepare everything for your arrival.
 Additional information, including current prices and opening times can be found
 on the attached sheets or please call 01904 472027 for assistance.

Contact Details
Group/Company name:

Group Leader:                                    Telephone number:
Email address:
About your visit:
Date of visit:

Coach company name and number of coaches:

Estimated arrival time:                       Estimated departure time:

Total number expected:                        Number of National Trust members:

Number of paying adults:                      Number of paying children:

Would you like a coach greeting upon arrival?
(This allows us to take payment and distribute information and maps on the coach        YES / NO
making your access into the property quicker)

Education Group membership details if applicable:
Catering
To ensure we can cater for your Group if necessary could you
please indicate if you are intending to use the restaurant for lunch:                     YES / NO

Access
Electric mobility scooter (2 available):

Please tell us how you heard about Beningbrough:

Anything else you would like us to answer or need to make us aware of:

  Data Protection: Your details are used for the purposes of confirming your visit and
  contacting you should anything arise that you need to be made aware of prior to your arrival.
  We will not contact you for any marketing purposes or pass your details on to anyone else.

For Property Staff Only:
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