Scampston Hal
This is a family home and there are no ropes or other barriers to be seen; Sir Charles, assisted by a friendly team of guides, enjoys taking people round his home in small groups so that everyone can see everything at close quarters and ask plenty of questions.
The House dates from 1690 but was extensively remodelled between 1795 and 1800 by the architect Thomas Leverton. It was redecorated internally in 1860 and again in 1910. Sir Charles and Lady Legard faced a major task, therefore, in the mid 1990s as the house had to be re-roofed, re-wired and re-plumbed followed by almost complete redecoration.
Scampston estate was bought by the St Quintin family towards the end of the C17th and has remained in the family ever since. The first house was built around 1700 and was remodelled to a design by Thomas Leverton in 1800-03. This is the house as you see it today, with its magnificent Regency interiors and art collection.
Paint scrapes were carried out and as much of the old decorative work as possible was retained. The three years’ dedicated effort was rewarded by being voted Country Life “House of the Year” in 2000.
Scampston is home to a superb collection of paintings, porcelain and furniture. The pictures include works by Thomas Gainsborough, Samuel Scott, Richard Wilson and others.
VSITORS INFORMATION:
Opening Times
During 2010 the House and Park opening period is from Sunday 30 May to Monday 30 August on Tuesday-Friday plus Sundays and Bank Holiday Monday.
Visits to the house are by guided tours at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm with other times on busy days.
Fun children's tours available on Fridays and Sundays during August at 12.30pm and 2.30pm
For further details of opening times and prices click here
In addition the house is open for pre-booked groups from 4 May.
Address :
Scampston Hall
Malton,
North Yorkshire,
YO17 8NG