Superbly furnished with antiques and hung with fine paintings

Newby Hall

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One of Britain's finest Adam Houses Newby Hall, the family home of Mr & Mrs Richard Compton, is an exceptional example of 18th century interior decoration, recently restored to its original beauty.

The superb contents of the house, collected by Weddell, ancestor of the Compton family, include the Gobelins Tapestry Room, a renowned gallery of classical statuary and some of Chippendale's finest furniture.

The 25 acres of award-winning Gardens are full of rare and beautiful plants. Newby's famous double herbaceous borders form the main axis; off this central walk are formal compartmented gardens such as Sylvia's Garden, a species Rose Garden, Water Garden and even a Tropical Garden - truly "A Garden for All Seasons".

Newby is a perfect day for all the family with it's exciting Adventure Garden for Children. Safely designed for children of all ages, the Adventure Garden has - a paddling pool, sandpit and swings, climbing frames, bridges, an aerial slide and pedal boats for the older children. Newby's famous Miniature Railway is for children and adults alike! Other attractions include the Woodland Discovery Walk, Shop and Plant Stall, Licensed Garden Restaurant and Picnic Area.

Several special events are staged each year including a Historic Vehicle Rally and two excellent Craft Fairs. Newby Hall and Gardens are open from April to the end of September every day except Monday.