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Nostell

Wakefield
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ENTRY

from £7

SETTING

Outdoors

WHERE

Wakefield

What it’s like

NT house and parkland near Wakefield - gardens, woodland play and tea-room for a full day.

Nostell is the Wakefield National Trust day when you want a Georgian house, parkland and a woodland play area without Soft Play. Under-5s free on child tickets; members park free.

Soft Play is N - outdoor play is amenity only. Tea-room, shop and Changing Places on site. Dog-friendly parkland.

Near Wakefield on the A638 - good leeds / sheffield / york day-trip.

What’s on here

Facilities

Accessible toilet
Baby change
Café
Changing Places
Dog friendly
Gift shop
Outdoor play
Parking
Picnic area
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible

Plan your visit

How much does Nostell cost?

Entry starts from £7. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.

Is there parking?

Yes, there's parking on site.

Can we eat there?

Yes, there's a café, and there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.

Is it OK with a baby or toddler in tow?

Yes, there's baby change.

How accessible is it?

The venue lists wheelchair access, an accessible toilet and a Changing Places facility.

Can the dog come?

Yes, it's listed as dog friendly. Worth checking any on-lead rules before you set off.

Is it indoors?

No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.

How do we find it?

By road: on A638 towards Doncaster, parking £5 for non-members, use sat nav WF4 1QE. On foot: via pedestrian entrance on the A638. By train: Fitzwilliam 1.5 miles. By bus: Services from Wakefield to Doncaster, 485 Wakefield to South Elmsall via Ackworth and 496 Wakefield to Upton via Fitzwilliam. Cycling: NCN67, 3 miles.

Areas to explore

  • Accessible Trail

    outdoors

    1.4km circular loop through woodland, pleasure gardens, lakeside and the menagerie garden.

  • Cycle trails

    Two dedicated 1km bike trails through the parkland.

  • Gardens

    outdoors

    Vibrant gardens featuring a tranquil lake, colourful borders, a working kitchen garden, rose garden, apple orchard and a menagerie garden with historic features.

  • Menagerie Garden walk

    outdoors

    A 1.4 mile (2.24km) lakeside walk that passes the Menagerie Garden, formerly home to exotic birds and monkeys.

  • Nostell Obelisk walk

    outdoors

    A 2 mile (3.2km) walk through Nostell's parkland and its mosaic of natural habitats, from ancient woodland to wildflower meadows.

  • Parkland

    outdoors

    300 acres of parkland, free for everyone to enjoy, with ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows, den building areas, wild play zones, picnic spots and two dedicated 1km bike trails.

  • Woodland play area

    outdoors

    Play area where younger children can climb, slide, swing and explore, and older children can take on rope bridges, wobble paths, a tower climb and a 30-metre zip wire. Accessible for prams and wheelchairs. Dogs (except assistance dogs) are not permitted.

    Accessibility: Accessible for prams and wheelchairs.

Also on site

  • Courtyard café

    Open daily from 9am serving hot meals, drinks and snacks made with seasonal produce from the kitchen garden. Children's lunch boxes available. Grab & Go outlet on weekends and holidays offers drinks, light bites, snacks and ice cream.

  • House

    indoors

    18th century house with grand interiors, remarkable collections and Chippendale furniture. Last entry to the house is at 3:15pm.

  • Second-hand bookshop

    Second-hand bookshops set within the historic Stables and at the Tennis Pavilion, selling pre-loved thrillers, cookbooks, children's stories and autobiographies. Proceeds support conservation work.

  • Shop

    Shop selling locally made gifts, homeware, sweets, plants and toys, located in the courtyard beside the garden entrance.

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