Name: Nostell
Rating: 5.0

Nostell

Nostell House, Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 1QE, UK

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Nostell's Georgian house is home to a huge collection, including six of the "125 Treasures" explored in the Trust's recent book. Discover the detail of our globally-renowned dolls' house alongside a wealth of mastercrafts including decorative interiors by Robert Adam, one of the first long case clocks made by John Harrison and world-class collection of Chippendale furniture.

Nostell's 300 acres of gardens and parkland include wildflower meadows, rippling lakes and majestic woodland, from the winding paths of the menagerie garden to the regimented beds in the working kitchen garden that supplies the courtyard cafe. Entry charges apply to the gardens - see price tab for details.

Prices starts from £14.30 for adults, £7.20 for Child and £21.50 for Family. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

House: Discover Nostell’s grand interiors, remarkable collections, and Chippendale treasures in an 18th Century house rich with history, design, and craftsmanship. Last entry to the house is at 3:15pm.
Gardens: Explore vibrant gardens featuring a tranquil lake, colourful borders, a working kitchen garden, rose garden, apple orchard, and an enchanting menagerie garden with historic features.
Parkland: Discover 300 acres of parkland, free for everyone to enjoy. Ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows, and family-friendly spaces including den building areas, wild play zones, picnic spots and two dedicated 1km bike trails.
Woodland play area: Let imaginations run wild in the woodland play area, where younger adventurers can climb, slide, swing, and explore. Older children can take on rope bridges, wobble paths, a tower climb, and the thrilling 30-metre zip wire.
Family-friendly things to do at Nostell: Nostell is the perfect place for a family adventure — from exploring beautiful summer gardens and wild woodlands to uncovering secrets in the historic house, come and enjoy a full day out in West Yorkshire.
Things to see in the gardens at Nostell: Pause for a while and enjoy the sound of birdsong and the seasonal blooms in the gardens at Nostell. Take a stroll by the lake, explore the woodland play area or see what's growing in the kitchen garden.
Visiting the house at Nostell: Nostell is one of the grand houses of the north of England and home to countless treasures, stories and secrets.
Exploring the estate at Nostell: With 300 acres to explore, you can enjoy the varied landscapes of Nostell, with meadows, lakes and woodlands. The changing seasons bring new life and colour throughout the year, so no visit to Nostell is ever the same. Find out more about these wonderful landscapes before experiencing them yourself.
Outdoor activities - Cycling at Nostell: On Nostell's cycling trails you can discover parts of the estate's woodland on a 4km figure-of-eight loop featuring two bike-only sections: one for beginners and one for those with a little more experience. Keep an eye out for special cycling events throughout the year too.
Accessible Trail: 1.4km circular loop through woodland, pleasure gardens, lakeside and the tranquil menagerie garden.
Second-hand bookshop: Browse pre-loved thrillers, cookbooks, children’s stories, and autobiographies in the charming second-hand bookshop, set within Nostell’s historic Stables. All proceeds from book donations help support vital conservation work across the estate.
Shop: Browse our shop for locally made gifts, homeware, sweets, plants, and toys - including handcrafted ranges by talented local artists. You’ll find us in the courtyard, just beside the garden entrance.a

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Parking: £5 for non-members.
Food & Drinks: The café is open daily from 9am, serving hot meals, drinks, and snacks made with seasonal produce from the kitchen garden. Children’s lunch boxes are also available. On weekends and during holidays, our Grab & Go outlet offers drinks, light bites, snacks, and ice cream - perfect for a quick treat on the go.
Dogs allowed: Assistance dogs only in the gardens and house.

What to see

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Nostell Obelisk walk: Enjoy this circular stroll through Nostell's parkland and its mosaic of interconnecting habitats, including pockets of ancient woodland, traditional grazing pasture and wildflower meadows.
Menagerie Garden walk at Nostell: Enjoy some peace and tranquility as you traverse the pretty lakeside paths that meander through the gardens at Nostell. Along the way, discover the enchanting Menagerie Garden which used to be home to exotic birds and monkeys.

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Price Details

Combined ticket - House and Gardens (until 28 Feb):

Adult (18+): £14.30 with Gift Aid & £13.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17): £7.20 with Gift Aid & £6.50 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £35.80 with Gift Aid & £32.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (one adult and up to 3 children): £21.50 with Gift Aid & £19.50 without Gift Aid.

House or Gardens (until 28 Feb):

Adult (18+): £9.90 with Gift Aid & £9.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17): £5.00 with Gift Aid & £4.50 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £24.80 with Gift Aid & £22.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (one adult and up to 3 children): £14.90 with Gift Aid & £13.50 without Gift Aid.

Combined ticket - House and Gardens (From 1 March):

Adult (18+): £15.40 with Gift Aid & £14.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17): £7.70 with Gift Aid & £7.00 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £38.50 with Gift Aid & £35.00 without Gift Aid.
Family (one adult and up to 3 children): £23.10 with Gift Aid & £21.00 without Gift Aid.

House or Gardens (From 1 March):

Adult (18+): £10.50 with Gift Aid & £9.50 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17): £5.30 with Gift Aid & £4.75 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £26.20 with Gift Aid & £23.75 without Gift Aid.
Family (one adult and up to 3 children): £15.70 with Gift Aid & £14.25 without Gift Aid.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/nostell#place-prices

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/nostell#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

House: 11:00 - 16:00
Garden: 11:00 - 17:00
Parkland: 07:00 - 17:00
Shop: 10:00 - 17:00
Tea-room: 09:00 - 17:00
Car Park: 07:00 - 18:00

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/nostell#place-opening-times

Address: Nostell House, Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 1QE, UK

Post Code: WF4 1QE

Council: Wakefield

County: West Yorkshire

By road: On A638 towards Doncaster
On foot: Via pedestrian entrance on the A638.
By train: Fitzwilliam 1½ miles.
By bus: Services from Wakefield to Doncaster. 485 Wakefield to South Emsall via Ackworth and 496 Wakefield to Upton via Fitzwilliam.
Cycling: NCN67, 3 miles.
Parking: £5 for non-members.