Yorkshire


<p>OK, so<em> Wuthering Heights</em>’ Thrushcross Grange might not <em>actually</em> exist (and believe us we’ve looked) but if you’ve got a bodice that urgently needs an outing then check out these gorgeous stately homes and heritage houses emerging blinking into the Yorkshire springtime.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-north-yorkshire">NORTH YORKSHIRE</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-castle-howard-nr-york"><a href="https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Castle Howard, nr York</a></h2>



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<p>Whether you got your <em>Brideshead Revisited</em> fix first time round (1981) or in 2008, you’ll recognise the cinematic soaring Baroque grandeur of Castle Howard, so good they used it twice. Set in 1,000 acres of lakes, temples, fountains and woodland, it’s one of Britain’s most glorious historic houses.</p>



<p>This year’s headline events include Vanbrugh 300, a programme of events and interpretation celebrating 300 years since architect Sir John Vanbrugh’s death, with a focus on his vision for Castle Howard and its ongoing restoration. Check out the restoration of the long‑lost Tapestry Drawing Room and follow new storytelling around the house and landscape design.​</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-newby-hall-amp-gardens-nr-ripon"><a href="https://www.newbyhall.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Newby Hall &amp; Gardens, nr Ripon</a></h2>



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<p>This Queen Anne‑style gem reopens for the 2026 season this March and boasts some serious architecture with some of Yorkshire’s most-loved gardens (a whopping 15 themed gardens – imagine the B&amp;Q compost bill). It’s best to visit on a sunny day to make the most of the riverside walks, sculpture trail and miniature railway. But if the inevitable happens (this is God’s Own Country after all) then there’s plenty to do inside the main house, a fine example of an 18th-century Adam House, complete with a collection of more than 100 chamber pots – if that’s your thing (we’re definitely not judging).&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-west-yorkshire">WEST YORKSHIRE</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-harewood-house-nr-leeds"><a href="https://harewood.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harewood House, nr Leeds</a></h2>



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<p>Eighteenth‑century grandeur, Capability Brown landscapes and an ambitious art programme, Harewood House, one of the Treasure Houses of England, has full daily opening from the end of March. Check out The Season Following, a new exhibition of flower and plant paintings from artist Charlotte Verity, through five state rooms to mirror the changing seasons. Check out the freshly revived Servants’ Hall family fun space with seasonal creative activities. There’s even a Golden Egg Heist Trail from 3-6 April.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-temple-newsam-leeds"><a href="https://www.historichouses.org/house/temple-newsam-house/visit/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Temple Newsam, Leeds</a></h2>



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<p>If Tudor‑Jacobean mansions are your thing then mosey over to Temple Newsam. Expect art, architecture, handsome period interiors and a working rare-breeds farm (check out the extraordinary chickens channeling Demi Moore in this year’s Oscars) for a full day out for everyone. Once the largest house in Yorkshire, a refreshed events diary ties Temple Newsam’s existing collections to hands‑on family workshops and seasonal trails. This is ideal if you need a quick shopping hit straight afterwards as it’s just a few miles from Leeds city centre.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-south-yorkshire">SOUTH YORKSHIRE</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wentworth-woodhouse-nr-rotherham"><a href="https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wentworth Woodhouse, nr Rotherham</a></h2>



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<p>One of the finest Georgian houses with one of the longest façades in Europe, Wentworth Woodhouse is a jaw-dropping day out. The former home of Charles Watson-Wentworth, who served as prime minister in the 1700s, the house has been undergoing a multi‑million‑pound conservation project for some time. There are plans to restore one of the towers into what has to be one of the most thrilling holiday lets on the horizon (bagsy the bed by the window). Why not have lunch in the Camelia House or afternoon tea in the Long Gallery, with locally sourced seasonal produce on the menu.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-brodsworth-hall-amp-gardens-nr-doncaster"><a href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/brodsworth-hall-and-gardens/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brodsworth Hall &amp; Gardens, nr Doncaster</a></h2>



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<p>Grand restorations are all well and good but sometimes it’s nice to step back in time and Brodsworth Hall &amp; Gardens is as good a representation as a Victorian country house as you’ll ever find. Like unearthing a delightful time capsule, this house, which has had minimal “meddling” is a real find for history buffs. In the holidays, it’s a great day out for the kids with interactive trails, outdoor games and a dedicated play area.<br></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-east-yorkshire">EAST YORKSHIRE</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-burton-agnes-hall-nr-driffield"><a href="https://www.burtonagnes.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Burton Agnes Hall, nr Driffield</a></h2>



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<p>See how the other half live – literally. Family‑owned for more than 400 years, Burton Agnes Hall is a real Elizabethan beauty. Designed by renowned architect Robert Smythson, Master Mason to Queen Elizabeth I and the architect of Longleat, the house boasts walled gardens and woodland walks, with giant games and outdoor sculptures to settle restless legs.​ This year sees a new lineup of exhibitions and open‑air events, including an orchid festival this Easter and vintage car rally and gardeners’ fair in May and June.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-burton-constable-hall-nr-hull"><a href="https://www.burtonconstable.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Burton Constable Hall, nr Hull</a></h2>



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<p>Grand houses and chaises longues are one thing but one question we’re asked time and time again is, “but where in Yorkshire can I find an 18th-century whale skeleton?”. At Burton Constable Hall, of course, where you can see the original Moby Dick, as referenced in the book, and which reopens on <strong>5 Apr</strong>. Set in more than 300 acres of parkland, Burton Constable is a gorgeous Elizabethan mansion, complete with the extraordinary Cabinet of Curiosities, with rare and quirky artefacts collected by William Constable.&nbsp;</p>



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