Beningbrough Hall - Beningbrough, North Yorkshire
Beningbrough Hall, near York is a fantastic example of an early Georgian country house. Set in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, Beningbrough Hall is now owned by the National Trust and a very popular tourist attraction.
The house was built in 1716 for John Bourchier who was a big land owner in and around York. Beningbrough Hall is set in about six acres some of which is parkland and the rest is working farmland. Beningbrough Hall also has some wonderful gardens that overlook the River Ouse to the south and in particular the Walled Garden features many varieties of apple and pear trees as well as manicured lawns and other garden plants and shrubs.
The main entrance hall to the house is extremely impressive and uses an area of the first floor that has been cut away to provide an impression of greatness upon entry and the rest of the rooms are equally impressive. One of the main features of Beningbrough Hall is the giant cantilever staircase made entirely of oak with wrought iron reinforcement which was crafted by the Hall's architect, Thomas Archer, who was also a joiner by trade and his skilled team of workers.
Beningbrough Hall also has on display many fascinating and rare portraits courtesy of the National Trust's partnership with the National Portrait Gallery and the second floor features many interactive games that allow visitors to create their own virtual portraits and sculptures.
If you are planning to visit Beningbrough Hall, it is also worth noting that a farm shop has just opened to the east of the main hall on the exit route selling a selection of local produce, cheese and meat such as estate bred Aberdeen Angus Beef.
For more information visit the National Trust Website.
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