One of Britain's finest Adam Houses

Newby Hall, the family home of Mr & Mrs Richard Compton, is one of England's renowned Adam houses,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.

Award Winning Gardens

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". The National Collection of CORNUS is also held at Newby.

A perfect day for all the family

Newby's exciting Adventure Garden for Children has been thoughtfully and safely designed for children of all ages - from the paddling pool, sandpit and swings for toddlers through to climbing frames and bridges, an aerial slide and pedalo boats for the older children. And of course, 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.