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Thirsk Hall

Thirsk Hall is a Grade II* listed townhouse completed by John Carr in 1777 (not open). Behind the house the unexpected 20 acre grounds inc lawns, herbaceous borders, kitchen gardens, walled paddocks and parkland. The present layout and planting are the result of a sensitive restoration, blending formal and informal beds, shrubbery and mature trees.

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Thirsk Hall
Thirsk Hall
Thirsk Hall
Thirsk Hall
Thirsk Hall
Thirsk Hall
Thirsk Hall
Thirsk Hall
Thirsk Hall
Thirsk Hall

About Thirsk Hall

Thirsk Hall is a Grade II* listed townhouse completed by York architect John Carr in 1777 and the home of the Bell family ever since. Lying to the west of the house are an unexpected 20 acres of grounds include formal lawns, a kitchen garden, potting sheds, walled paddocks and parkland beyond a ha-ha, all in the shadow of the magnificent Perpendicular Gothic St Mary’s Church.

The present layout and planting are the result of a sensitive restoration – blending formal and informal beds, herbaceous borders, shrubbery and mature trees.

The gardens are the home of Thirsk Hall Sculpture Garden showcasing modern and contemporary art. In addition to the outdoor sculptures there are also two indoor gallery spaces within the garden, The Orangery and Gallery One

Wheelchair access.

Website:

https://www.thirskhall.com

Thirsk Hall features

Location details

Thirsk Hall,
Thirsk,
North Yorkshire,
YO7 1PL

Directions to Thirsk Hall
On Kirkgate, next to St Mary's Church.

Thirsk Hall openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Thirsk Hall. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Thirsk Hall. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Thirsk Hall, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Thirsk Hall are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Thirsk Hall seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.