Fountains Hall | Yorkshire
Yorkshire is, not surprisingly, England's most popular holiday destination, as this vast county offers something for everyone. The beautiful countryside of the Dales and Moors, a dramatic and unspoilt coastline, a wealth of historic towns and cities, spectacular ancient ruins, and some of the most magnificent houses in the country. The National Trust owns over 24,000 acres of coast and countryside across the county as well as some splendid historic properties. These include Beningbrough Hall, East Riddlesden Hall, Nunnington Hall and the spectacular Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. |
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The north front of Beningbrough Hall | Beningbrough Hall
Standing in fine parkland just eight miles north-west of York, Beningbrough Hall is an imposing Georgian house. The property is home to over 100 portraits on loan from the National Portrait Gallery and has a number of displays with innovative hands-on activities including the opportunity to create your own 18th-century portrait. Holiday Cottage guests have free access to Beningbrough Hall grounds out of hours.
National Trust places nearby: Fountains Abbey, Treasurer's House, York. Shop and pub: Newton on Ouse, 1˝ miles. Linton On Ouse, 4 miles. Tea-room/café/restaurant: Beningbrough Walled Garden Restaurant. Other attractions: York, Yorkshire Dales. Activities: walking, cycling.
Ordnance Survey Landranger Map 105 |
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