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Normanby Hall Country Park is a beautiful 300 acre estate set in the heart of North Lincolnshire. Open to the public every day of the year, the park offers the perfect backdrop to your day out.

During the summer months (April to September) the Hall and Farming Museum are open from 1pm to 5pm daily. The children s Splashpad also operates daily throughout the summer.

Elegant rooms with fine Regency, Victorian and Edwardian furniture reflect the Hall s long history.

2 Normanby Hall Country Park is a beautiful 300 acre estate set in the heart of North Lincolnshire. Open to the public every day of the year, the park offers the perfect backdrop to your day out. With impressive gardens, wildlife, a full schedule of events, walks and trails through the woodland, and a gift shop and café, there is plenty to keep you entertained all year round. During the summer months (April to September) the Hall and Farming Museum are open from 1pm to 5pm daily. The children s Splashpad also operates daily throughout the summer. The Hall Built in 1825, Normanby Hall is a Regency mansion designed by Sir Robert Smirke. It was previously home to the Sheffield family, former Dukes of Buckingham. Elegant rooms with fine Regency, Victorian and Edwardian furniture reflect the Hall s long history. Amongst the displays there is a room dedicated to telling the story of the Hall s role during the First and Second World War and an exhibition that explores the history of the building and the Sheffield family. The Hall is open daily from 1pm, 1 April to 29 September. Last admission is 4.30pm. ß Dress up in the Servant s Room! The Farming Museum Rural North Lincolnshire comes to life in recreations of a farm worker s kitchen and backyard, saddler s, and blacksmith s workshops. Old farm machinery and transport tell the story of how the land was worked between 1850 and Family activities take place daily in the Farming Museum. The Farming Museum is open daily from 1pm, 1 April to 29 September. Last admission is 4.30pm. ß Visit the Under 5s Area

Tours Free tours of the Hall take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm during the summer season.

A full list can be found at www.normanbyhall.co.

Exhibitions Situated on the first floor of the Hall, the costume gallery will this year feature the

. Looking at the uniforms and accessories of clubs, societies and schools, the history of many clubs from

Celebrated artist Harold Gosney has donated two life sized sculptures to the park.

3 Tours Free tours of the Hall take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm during the summer season. There are a number of tours and talks that are available for group bookings. A full list can be found at with information on our preferential admission price and dining offer for groups. Exhibitions Situated on the first floor of the Hall, the costume gallery will this year feature the exhibition Join Our Club!. Looking at the uniforms and accessories of clubs, societies and schools, the history of many clubs from the local area is explored. Celebrated artist Harold Gosney has donated two life sized sculptures to the park. The 15 hand high sculptures of horses and riders are on display in the stables. Learn about Normanby s role during the First World War as an auxiliary hospital, and Second World War as an army base. The exhibition is on the first floor of the Hall. The first floor display in the Hall tells the story of the Hall and the Sheffield family as well as displaying costumes connected to the Sheffield family and Normanby Hall.

The Normanby Grounds Escape the stresses of everyday life in 300 acres of parkland and woodland.

Restored in 1997 to its late Victorian splendour, the garden is a nostalgic journey to the heyday of kitchen gardening.

The Deer Park has been home to herds of red and fallow deer for over 250 years. You are welcome to walk through the public areas from January until the end of September.

4 The Normanby Grounds Escape the stresses of everyday life in 300 acres of parkland and woodland. Dogs are Welcome in the park but must be kept on leads and all mess must be picked up The Victorian walled garden is a treat for any garden lover. Restored in 1997 to its late Victorian splendour, the garden is a nostalgic journey to the heyday of kitchen gardening. Visit recreations of working and living areas in the potting shed, bothy, and head gardener s office. The Walled Garden is open daily from 10.30am. Last admission is 4.30pm (summer) 3.30pm (winter). The Deer Park has been home to herds of red and fallow deer for over 250 years. You are welcome to walk through the public areas from January until the end of September. Please stay out of the deer sanctuary at all times. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the deer park. The woodland contains superb mature beeches, oaks and sweet chestnuts. There are also more unusual species like the Tulip Tree and the Handkerchief Tree. Close to the Hall is a magnificent Evergreen or Holm Oak, Quercus ilex. The tree is a rarity this far north and its lower branches are worn smooth by the generations of children playing on it. You ll also find dozens of species of birds, butterflies and wild flowers in the woodland and in autumn, unusual types of fungi. A path has been installed through the woodland to make the area accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Fishing at Normanby The 20 peg fishing lake at Normanby is well stocked with a variety of fish and is open from 1 January to 30 September from 9am until the park closes.

Day tickets and season tickets must be bought by prior arrangement - Call Mr Lawrence on 01724 732309 / 07580 455501.

The café sources some products from the garden, has been awarded a gold Healthy Options award, and is breastfeeding friendly. The Stableyard Café is open from 10.30am daily.

5 Fishing at Normanby The 20 peg fishing lake at Normanby is well stocked with a variety of fish and is open from 1 January to 30 September from 9am until the park closes. With level banks and a platform, the lake is especially suited to teaching children to fish. Day tickets and season tickets must be bought by prior arrangement - Call Mr Lawrence on / Stableyard Café The Stableyard Café is open daily and serves a wide range of hot and cold food and drinks. The café sources some products from the garden, has been awarded a gold Healthy Options award, and is breastfeeding friendly. The Stableyard Café is open from 10.30am daily. It closes at 5pm in the summer, and earlier during the winter months. Hot food must be ordered an hour before the café closes. Gift Shop The gift shop is packed with gift items, homewares, toys, souvenirs, confectionery and seasonal produce from the garden. The gift shop also sells annual passes, land train tickets, duck food, and trail sheets. The gift shop is open from 10.30am daily and closes at 5pm during the summer, and 4pm during the winter.

FAMILY FUN AT NORMANBY Get wet in the Splashpad! The Splashpad operates from 11am to 5pm daily throughout the summer season. Remember your aqua shoes!

Tickets cost 1 (under 5s ride for free) from the gift shop. Let your imagination run wild as you explore the woodland.

6 FAMILY FUN AT NORMANBY Get wet in the Splashpad! The Splashpad operates from 11am to 5pm daily throughout the summer season. Remember your aqua shoes! All aboard the land train! The land train runs on weekends throughout the summer season and daily during school holidays. Tickets cost 1 (under 5s ride for free) from the gift shop. Let your imagination run wild as you explore the woodland. When you reach the storytelling area, stop for a while and regale your friends and family with tales inspired by the setting. The petting farm returns for the summer holidays! Visit the animals and take part in the daily handling sessions.

Explorer Packs are available to borrow free of charge in the Hall and Farming Museum. The bags are packed with fun tasks and activities. Ask for one when you enter the building!

It runs on most Sundays and bank holiday Mondays throughout the summer season. Rides on the miniature railway cost 20p. Let off some steam in the play area!

7 Explorer Packs are available to borrow free of charge in the Hall and Farming Museum. The bags are packed with fun tasks and activities. Ask for one when you enter the building! Explore the park with our seasonal activity sheets. The activity sheets are available from the Gift Shop for 50p. The miniature railway is run by the Scunthorpe Society of Model Engineers. It runs on most Sundays and bank holiday Mondays throughout the summer season. Rides on the miniature railway cost 20p. Let off some steam in the play area! The play area is open from 9am to dusk throughout the year. There s an under 5s play area in the Farming Museum with books, games, toys, and activities. The Farming Museum is open daily from 1pm throughout the summer season. Visit the activity room in the Hall to discover what life was like for the servants of the house. There is dressing up, quizzes and tasks to complete to test your skills. Join our discovery workshops over the summer holidays. Try your hand at bug hunting, pond dipping, shelter building, and storytelling. The discovery workshops cost 4 per person and need to be booked in advance by calling Book in for our Normanby Tots activities for under 5s; Springtime Tots, Farm Tots, Spooky Tots and Tinsel Tots. Find out more in the Gift Shop or on the website.

Weddings Normanby Hall Country Park is the perfect location for weddings, either as the venue for a full wedding celebration, or for a reception.

full use of the function facilities. Normanby Hall can cater for up to 100 people for a sit down meal, and up to 140 people for an evening function.

Staying at Normanby Normanby Hall Country Park is home to a 15 pitch caravan and campsite.

The paddock is a grass field with no hard standing, but every pitch has the option of an electric hook-up, and there is access to toilet and shower facilities at Normanby

8 Weddings Normanby Hall Country Park is the perfect location for weddings, either as the venue for a full wedding celebration, or for a reception. Weddings at Normanby are tailored to suit the individual requirements of each couple and there will never be more than one wedding taking place on any day, so you have the full use of the function facilities. Normanby Hall can cater for up to 100 people for a sit down meal, and up to 140 people for an evening function. We offer an all inclusive wedding package for more intimate weddings, and the grounds can be hired for larger marquee events. Staying at Normanby Normanby Hall Country Park is home to a 15 pitch caravan and campsite. Situated in the paddock next to the children s play area, the site is the perfect base for a short stay in the park. The paddock is a grass field with no hard standing, but every pitch has the option of an electric hook-up, and there is access to toilet and shower facilities at Normanby Hall Golf Club. Campers, please note that there are no dish washing sinks or laundry facilities on site. In addition, there is a beautifully secluded caravan site at the south end of the park (no direct access via the main park). With space for 60 pitches, this area is perfect for a caravan or motorhome rally. For more information please call: or normanby.hall@northlincs.co.uk

9 EVENTS AT NORMANBY Normanby Hall Country Park hosts a number of events throughout the year. For a full list of events taking place visit Up to date event information can also be found at C NormanbyHall Live Music Enjoy live music in the park on Sunday afternoons from 30 July to 3 September from 1.30pm to 4.30pm from bands such as the East Riding of Yorkshire Brass Band, the Harworth Brass band, and the Foss Dyke Band. Children s Activities Book your child s place on discovery workshops such as pond dipping or woodland adventures, or for younger children one of our Normanby Tots sessions. Join us for Beatrix Potter in the Park, or take part in our pumpkin trail. There are lots of activities throughout the year for children to do. Specialist Events Would you like to learn more about moths and bats? Or attend an RHS gardening workshop? Or find out more about the Hall, the Sheffield family, or our extensive costume collection? There are a variety of talks and workshops taking place throughout the year that give an insight in to these fascinating subjects. Sporting Events The park is a perfect place to get active. Join us for our first Race for Life on 7 June, or take part in the Normanby Adventure Race, 10k, Super Mile, or Duathlon events hosted by Curly s Athletes throughout the year. Regardless of your sporting abilities, we have something to suit everyone! Family Days Out Events such as the Scunthorpe Telegraph Motor Show, the Model Engineers Festival, the classic car exhibition, our dog afternoon, and our summer petting farm are great days out for all the family. Christmas Normanby Hall Country Park is a magical place at Christmas. Come and see the deer being fed, visit Father Christmas, warm up by the fire in the festively decorated Hall, or dine in style in the Regency dining room. There s no better place to celebrate the season.

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Miniature railway 11 Changing Places facility 12 Hall 13 Deer park 14 Hay meadow 15 Bird feeding station 16

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Admission & Annual Passes A single admission charge includes entry to the Hall, Walled Garden, Farming Museum, Costume Gallery, and Park: Adult 7.00 Child 4.00 Over 60 6.

11 Admission & Annual Passes A single admission charge includes entry to the Hall, Walled Garden, Farming Museum, Costume Gallery, and Park: Adult 7.00 Child 4.00 Over Free admission for under 5s. Annual passes are a cost effective way of enjoying the park. The passes are valid from the date of purchase until 31 March They allow entry to the park all year round, and to the Hall and Farming Museum throughout the summer season. Annual pass holders also get 10% discount at the 20:21 Visual Arts Gallery Gift Shop in Scunthorpe. Annual passes: family pass pass for two pass for one Group annual passes: For formally constituted, not for profit groups. These are priced at and allow entry for up to 20 people. Annual passes can be purchased from the Gift Shop, or at Carer s Pass Visitors with disabilities who purchase an annual pass and who have a valid Disability Travel Pass with the carer s symbol on it (or other local authority equivalent) are entitled to a free of charge annual pass that can be used by their carer. The free pass will be made out in the name of the visitor with the disability so that it can be used by any carer accompanying them to the Park. Please note that blue badge holders aren t always entitled to a carer s pass. Accessibility Normanby Hall Country Park aims to be as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. An overview of the accessibility of the park can be found at We have recently installed paths through the woodland so that it is easier to access for those in wheelchairs or pushing buggies. A Changing Places toilet facility has been installed in the park which offers people with profound disabilities a toilet facility that better suits their needs. We have two adapted bicycles available to hire free of charge in the park. We ask that you give us 24 hours notice when booking these and there may be occasions when the cycles aren t available for hire. Call to book. The land train has also been modified to make it wheelchair accessible. The land train runs at weekends throughout the summer season, and during school holidays (weather dependent).

Normanby Hall Country Park is open all year round from 9am to dusk. The Hall and the Farming Museum are open daily throughout the summer season (1st April to 29 September) from 1pm to 5pm.

12 Normanby Hall Country Park is open all year round from 9am to dusk. The Hall and the Farming Museum are open daily throughout the summer season (1st April to 29 September) from 1pm to 5pm. The last admission to both buildings is 4.30pm. The Victorian Walled Garden is open daily from 10.30am. Last admission is 4.30pm (summer) 3.30pm (winter) The Splashpad operates daily from 11am to 5pm throughout the summer. The Gift Shop is open from 10.30am to 5pm (summer) 4pm (winter) The Stableyard Café is open from 10.30am to 5pm (summer) The café closes earlier in winter. Normanby Hall Country Park Normanby, North Lincolnshire DN15 9HU C /NormanbyHall M normanby.hall@northlincs.gov.uk U V M180 Hull P To York River Humber Humber Bridge P Barton upon Humber To: Leeds Sheffield Doncaster A161 A161 M180 A18 A1077 M181 A18 A1077 Normanby Hall Country Park P Scunthorpe A15 To Lincoln L I N C O M180 P Brigg A15 L N S H I Humberside Airport A1084 A1077 To: Grimsby Immingham A180 A18 R E W A46 O L D S Crown copyright and database rights Ordnance Survey Wedding photography by - flawlessphotography.co.uk Cover photograph by Lee Beel Leaflet designed by North Lincolnshire Council, Publications Unit. Ref

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