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What if we told you this cucumber is older than your great-grandparents?Well, ok, not this exact cucumber. But the 'whit...
28/08/2026

What if we told you this cucumber is older than your great-grandparents?

Well, ok, not this exact cucumber. But the 'white wonder' cucumber is a 19th-century heirloom variety known for its creamy-white skin, crisp texture, and mild, sweet flavour with a hint of citrus.

Have you ever grown an heirloom fruit or vegetable? 👇Tell us your favourites below!

Image Description: Image 1 - A black garden stake with white writing stand between green leaves Image 2 - a creamy white cucumber hangs on a vine Image 3 - A bite has been taken out of the cucumber and shows the very pale green inside

Bank holiday weekends call for a little shelf-indulgence....📖Make sure you find some time to visit our pop-up second-han...
25/08/2026

Bank holiday weekends call for a little shelf-indulgence....📖

Make sure you find some time to visit our pop-up second-hand bookshop from 27–31 August. You'll find it on the carriageway opposite the pergola, with a range of donated books available to browse and buy.

And if you don't find quite what you're looking for, don't forget to browse the bookshop in the Hall, too!

Image Description: Two people read colourful books in a room with shelves and two green armchairs

📸: ©National Trust Images/Anthony Chapel-Ross

Can you fig-ure out what we've spotted in the walled garden?Fig season normally starts in late August and runs through O...
18/08/2026

Can you fig-ure out what we've spotted in the walled garden?

Fig season normally starts in late August and runs through October, so next time you visit, keep your eyes peeled for a gardener picking the fruit!

Image Description: Image 1 - green foliage growing on a red brick wall Image 2 - a closeup of the green foliage Image 3 - one green and one purple fig on a brown branch surrounded by green leaves Image 4 - a closeup of a purple fig and small green figs

13/08/2026

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If you've spotted a stream of ants carrying what look like tiny white grains through the grass, you're actually watching them move their eggs and larvae to safety.

We've recently moved our activity pavilion at Beningbrough after noticing it was disturbing a nearby ant colony. Ants are a vital part of the ecosystem, helping recycle nutrients, improve soil health and providing food for a variety of wildlife.

They're particularly important for our resident green woodpeckers. They feed largely on ants, using their long tongues to extract them from nests hidden in the ground.

The ants are a helpful reminder that even the smallest creatures have a big role to play.

👇Tell us below what you're doing at home this summer to support wildlife!

Image Description: small brown ants move little white pods through the green and brown grass

📸: Victoria

The wait is over! 🎉Beningbrough Lane and New Road have now reopened! As a reminder, the exit Road is once again operatin...
12/08/2026

The wait is over! 🎉

Beningbrough Lane and New Road have now reopened!

As a reminder, the exit Road is once again operating as a two-way system, and all motor vehicles must turn right when exiting, as left turns are not allowed.

Thanks very much for your patience throughout the roadworks, and we appreciate your support while the improvements were carried out! 🚗

No spoilers, but Odysseus eventually ends up in a tapestry...Although you won't see this scene in the new Odyssey movie,...
27/07/2026

No spoilers, but Odysseus eventually ends up in a tapestry...

Although you won't see this scene in the new Odyssey movie, this Flemish tapestry, which hung on the wall in the blue bedroom at Beningbrough, depicts the moment when Nausiccaa discovers the shipwrecked Odysseus.

According to Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus’ raft, which he made to sail home after his adventure with Calypso, was destroyed by Poseidon, just off the Phaeacian island Scheria. Odysseus swam to shore, where he meets Nausicaa, who he asks for help. With the help of Athena, he is later warmly welcomed at the Phaeacian court and equipped with a new boat to continue his journey home.

This tapestry is part of a pair that were purchased by the Ministry of Works from the sale of the contents of Beningbrough in 1958 and passed to the National Trust along with the house.

While the tapestry does still remain in the Beningbrough collection, it has been temporarily taken off display for conservation. Unlike Odysseus, however, we're hoping its journey back takes a little less than ten years.

Have you ever noticed this tapestry on the wall at Beningbrough before?

Image Description: Two visitors admire a large canopied bed, a tapestry hangs on the wall behind them

📸: ©National Trust Images/Anthony Chapel-Ross

Flower beds to flower bunches 💐Each year, one of our garden team members gets a chance to take over the West Formal gard...
21/07/2026

Flower beds to flower bunches 💐

Each year, one of our garden team members gets a chance to take over the West Formal garden and make it their own, choosing plants and concepts that inspire them.

This season, Gardener Steve has designed a garden with cutting and drying in mind, which means the flowers can continue to be enjoyed even after summer has gone.

Which do you prefer, fresh or dried? Let us know down below 👇

Image Description: 1. Brightly coloured flowers bloom in a garden bed 2. Vibrant flowers are hung upside down to dry

16/07/2026

Got all your ducklings in a row for the school holidays? 🦆🦆🦆

If not, take a leaf out of this family's book.

Slow down, get outdoors and make time for a little adventure. From quiet corners of the garden to wildlife, history and play around every corner, there's lots waiting to be discovered at Beningbrough this summer!

How many ducklings can you count? 🦆

Find out more about what's on during our Summer of Play at the 🔗 in our bio!

image description: ducklings swim around their mother in a vibrant green pond

📸: Victoria

🚧Road Closure🚧Just a little reminder that Beningbrough Lane/New Road will be closed from 13 July - 7 August while the ro...
13/07/2026

🚧Road Closure🚧

Just a little reminder that Beningbrough Lane/New Road will be closed from 13 July - 7 August while the road is being resurfaced.

Beningbrough is still open as usual during the roadworks, we just advise that you allow for a bit of extra travel time.

Make sure to check the official website for the most up to date diversion and access information.

image description: an orange road closed sign is placed in the middle of a road surrounded by trees

🚧Road Closure🚧Beningbrough Lane/ New Road will be closed daily from 13 July to 7 August 2026 while the road is resurface...
11/07/2026

🚧Road Closure🚧

Beningbrough Lane/ New Road will be closed daily from 13 July to 7 August 2026 while the road is resurfaced.

Beningbrough itself will still be open as usual during the roadworks, just make sure to allow a little bit of extra time for travel.

Access to and from the Beningbrough site will be maintained via a one-way system through Newton-on-Ouse village.

Entrance to site will be via Newton-on-Ouse village only.

All traffic must turn left when exiting the parkland to follow a one-way route returning to Newton-on-Ouse.

We recommend following all diversion signage from Tollerton Road.

Make sure to check our official website for the most up to date information about access.

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Beningbrough
York
YO301DD

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 3:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3:30pm
Sunday 10am - 3:30pm

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+441904472027

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