Welcome
Scampston Walled Garden is a contemporary walled garden designed by Dutch plantsman, Piet Oudolf, and features modern, perennial planting alongside more traditional areas. Within the walled garden, you'll also find a garden cafe serving delicious lunches and cream teas, plus a newly-restored victorian conservatory.
The traditional Hall gardens and ‘Capability’ Brown parkland provide beautiful walks and scenic views out to the rising Wolds and include the stunning Palladian Bridge, a restored icehouse and the lakes brimming with wildlife. Scampston Hall, with its opulent regency interior and impressive collection of art and antiques, is open for guided tours in the early summer.
Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:
The ConservatoryScampston HallTicket OfficePublic ToiletsThe Garden CafeThe Potted Shed GiftsWalled Garden and Hall GardensHearing
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General
Getting here
Travel by public transport
There is a regular train service to Malton station. Malton is on the Liverpool – Scarborough line, with a direct train service to Leeds and York.
Travel by taxi
A taxi service runs from Malton station, but taxis can also be pre-booked with Malton Station Taxis on 01653 69 69 69. Taxis suitable for disabled visitors are also available if booked. Scampston works in partnership with Station Taxis to offer a set fare of £13 if you quote HYBRID when making a booking
Parking
Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
Access to the walled garden entrance is concrete, tarmac and rolled hogging path, which is accessible for wheelchairs. Direction signs are located within the car parking areas.
Getting around inside
Ticket/ information desk
Ticket Office
The ticket office is accessed by an outdoor hatch, with no requirement to enter inside for tickets and information. The ticket office area is on flat ground with no slopes or kerbs.
A wheelchair and mobility scooter is available to borrow free of charge on request (pre-booking is advised).
All of our staff receive regular training that includes disability awareness training.
Things to See and Do
The Conservatory
Access to the conservatory is done through a wide door, easily accessible by wheelchair. The exhibition space in the conservatory includes interactive touch screens and video media. Seating is provided for those wishing to watch the video or enjoy the space. Interaction boards are in large print and have a pictorial representation where applicable.
Scampston Hall
Scampston Hall is available to visit by guided tour Mid-May until the end of July each season. Seating is available throughout the tour if needed.
The ground floor of the hall is full accessible for wheelchair users. A ramp is used for entry and all external and internal doors are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is no lift in the hall. One upstairs bedroom is featured as part of the tour, which can only be acessed by stair users.
Hall tours are led by experienced guides. All of our staff receive regular training that includes disability awareness training.
Public toilet
Public Toilets
The toilet facilities are located at the entrance to the cafe, with one disabled toilet available. The doors are wide enough to be accessed in a wheelchair. There are verticle handles on either side of the basin and toilet.
Baby changing facilities are located within the disabled toilet.
Shop
The Potted Shed Gifts
There is a modest gift shed located outside the ticket office area, which houses an array of home and garden gifts. This is easily accessible by wheelchair and is on completely flat ground.
We also offer a substantial plant sales area adjacent to the ticket office and gift shed. The area is flat and paved. Plants are presented on low benches and are clearly labelled. Our staff are on hand to answer any questions and assist with purchases.
Place to eat and drink
The Garden Cafe
The Garden Cafe is located near the entrance to the walled garden and there are no steps or slopes to negotiate to visit the cafe. All doors are wide enough to permit wheelchair access. The cafe is brightly-lit with a mixture of natural and overhead lighting.
Tables and chairs are appropriately spaced to allow access with wheelchairs. Additional tables are available on a flat-paved terrace in front of the cafe with views of the walled garden. High chairs are available on request.
We are able to cater for visitors with special dietary requirements. We ask that those with special requirements make us aware ahead of ordering.
Cafe Specials are displayed in large print on a blackboard. All staff can assist by running through menus with you.
The nearest public toilet with an accessible WC is located at the entrance to the cafe, no more than 15 metres from any point in the Cafe.
All of our staff receive regular training that includes disability awareness training.
Getting around outside
The Walled Garden and Hall Gardens are self-guided with visitors enjoying the peace and tranquility and taking a visit at their own pace.
The walled garden is 4.5 acres, accessed by paths with tightly-packed sand/gravel. The area is completely flat with the exception of a large mount (step acess only). There are two large ponds within the walled garden, which are clearly marked on our garden guide and visible on entry to the garden room. Comfortable seating is provided throughout the walled garden and hall gardens.
Designated Walking Trail
Parkland Trails
Designated trails through the parkland are explained when visitors arrive. The routes vary from 0.75 miles to 1.5 miles. There are steps by the cascade bridge which cannot be accessed using a mobility scooter. There is limited seating available in the parkland.
Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Two picnic areas can be found; outside the walled garden gates at the start of the parkland trail and within the main car park. Both picnic areas contain 6 bench-style tables on grass terrain.
Customer care support
A mobility scooter and wheelchair is available to borrow from the ticket office, free of charge (pre-booking advised).
Mobility scooters can be charged at the ticket office, free of charge.
Emergency evacuation procedures
Customer care support