Duncombe Park House and Estate and National Centre for Birds of Prey, Helmsley YO62 5EB
Details
Accessibility
"One carer per disabled person will be given free admission, when the disabled person pays full price admission. There is no free admission for carers for non-paying disabled people.
Duncombe Park garden and terraces has uneven surfaces, paths and grass lawns.
Parts of Duncombe Park gardens are wheelchair-friendly, but other parts will have restricted access.
There is separate access available to wheelchair users (Monday – Friday) – please ask at the Birds of Prey reception for details.
There is a lavatory in the entrance to the gardens which is suitable for disabled people. Lavatories are also available at the Birds of prey centre.
We do not allow dogs into the gardens. However, assistance dogs are permitted but must be kept on leads at all times. Please ensure you pick up after your dog.
There is plentiful dog walking in the parkland around Duncombe Park mansion. Dogs must be kept on leads here as well. There is always traffic moving around, as well as grazing livestock in the fields."
Brief description
"Duncombe Park is one of Yorkshire’s finest historic houses and estates, and home to the Duncombe family.
Located in Helmsley in the North York Moors National Park, the estate boasts over 450 acres of spectacular gardens, parklands and nature reserve.
Parklands: There are walks for all ages which explore the woodlands, river valley, meadows, woodland skyline and commercial forestry.
Garden: Explore at leisure the great lawn and level terraces, temples, yew tree walk, woodland walks and the scented 'secret garden' around the old conservatory. There are fine views of the valley 180ft. below and the distant moors.
"It has been described by historian Christopher Hussey as ‘perhaps the most spectacularly beautiful among English landscape conceptions of the 18th century’.
Beside superb views over the Rye valley, visitors will discover woodland walks (including the ‘yew tunnel’), ornamental parterres, and a ‘secret garden’ at the Orangery.
The garden and surrounding parkland extend to 103 ha, and are designated a National Nature Reserve for the rare insects and fungi which thrive on the dead and dying limbs of ancient trees.
The house is closed to the public, but hosts weddings and events, while Duncombe Park is a home to the National Centre for Birds of Prey, an award-winning visitor attraction which houses the largest collection of birds of prey in the north of England."
Address
Estate Office, Duncombe Park, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5EB
There is a contact from on the website: http://www.duncombepark.com/
Phone
Tel: 01439 770213
Website
Directions
"To find Duncombe Park, head to Helmsley, York, YO62 5EB; the Parkland Centre, which houses the National Centre for Birds of Prey, serves as a main point of entry and includes the ticket office. From Helmsley Market Square, you can walk to the entrance. If driving, your Sat Nav should bring you via Helmsley, but be cautious as some systems may direct you down farm tracks. If you are coming from the A170, look for signs directing you to Helmsley."
Opening Times
2025-
GARDEN
"Monday 21st April 2025 - Friday 29th August, 6 days a week, closed Saturdays10.30am - 5pm, last admission 4pm
£5 Adult - (includes parking)
£3 Children (4-16 years)
£4.50 Seniors (65+) - (includes parking)
PARKLAND
Saturday 15th February - Sunday 2nd November 2025, 7 days/week - 10.30am - 5pm, last admission 4pm.
Tickets can be purchased from the National Centre for Birds of Prey located at the Parkland Centre within Duncombe Park, or the Duncombe Park Shop in Bridge Street, Helmsley at a cost of £1.00 per adult per visit, while children up to the age of 16 are free."
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
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Amenities
Duncombe Park Steam Rally annual event
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Helmsley
York YO62 5EB
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Location
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941 metres*
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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.