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Newby Hall & Gardens

Ripon, North Yorkshire

GROUP VISITS 2017

www.newbyhall.com

The Garden RestaurantRun by the highly regarded Yorkshire Party Company and situated in the heart of the garden, our restaurant serves a wide range of delicious locally sourced food. From tasty soups and salads to sumptuous three course meals, there is something to tempt every appetite and to suit every diet.

If you can extend your stay in the area, you could include a visit to Ripon’s historic Cathedral, Museums or the Thursday Market.COACHES - Coach Parking is free and adjacent to the Entrance Pavilion. Drivers and couriers enjoy free entry and drivers also receive a complimentary meal voucher.EATING - The licensed Garden Restaurant and Grantham Room are located in the heart of the Gardens. The Restaurant offers morning coffee, lunches and afternoon teas on a self-serve basis and, for pre booked meals, reserved seating and waitress service is available in the adjacent Grantham Room.For more information see enclosed form.DISABLED VISITORS - Good facilities and accessibility. Both motorised and manual wheelchairs available on FREE loan;Pre-booking essential.EARLIER OPENING - If it helps, we can open the Gardens and Restaurant from10.30am for your Group.

HOUSE TOURS - House admission is by guided tour only. Group tours, by appointment between 11.30 - 4.00pm and take one hour. Maximum 20 people per tour.GROUP ADMISSION - Groups of 15 or more benefit from discounted entry plus free entry for group leaders/couriers and coach drivers.Group admission prices are:House & GardenAdult £14.50, Over 65s £13.50, Child £11.00Garden OnlyAdult £9.50, Over 65s £9.00, Child £8.00Prices may be less on event days

Information for Group VisitorsAllow plenty of time for your visit - at least half a day but a whole day if you can! The splendour of Adam’s 18th Century work in the House and the many facets of the Gardens will absorb your interest for hours.

General Opening TimesGardens open: 1st April - 24th September 2017 Tuesdays to Sundays, plus bank holidays. Open seven days a week in July and August. 11am - 5.30pm.House open: Dates as for gardens. Accessed by guided tour only.See website for tour times and restrictions.

ContactInformation Hotline: 01423 322583 opt 3

Newby Hall & Gardens, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 5AE

www.newbyhall.com

Facilities Include:Restaurant, Shop and Plant Centre. Facilities for babies and the less able - free wheelchairs and scooters (please book prior to visit).Corporate hire, wedding receptions and civil ceremony facilities also available. Newly refurbished Orangery available for private hire.

We have a dog exercise area close to the car park, but do not allow dogs into the garden or woodland walk.

Shop@ Newby HallManaged by Hornsey’s, our quality design led shop features a diverse range of contemporary art, gifts, ceramics, artist’s materials, furnishings, toys, books, drinks and confectionery.We have lots of exciting new products for 2017, make sure you pop in and take a look!

Love our Plants?Leading out from the shop is our excellent Plant Nursery where you can buy plants, flowers, trees and shrubs, which reflect the beauty of the gardens at Newby Hall.

Organise the perfect day out for your groupWhen you book your group visit in advance, we will tailor the day to make it perfect for your needs. On arrival, you will be met by a member of our team in the coach park for a warm and informative welcome.

Your group can enjoy the Award Winning Gardens, our permanent dollshouse and teddy bear exhibitions, and Historic House, or take advantage of a special VIP tour to have a more personal experience.They can choose pre-booked or self-service refreshments in our Garden Restaurant and we highly recommend a visit to our specialist gift and plant shops before leaving.

The HouseDesigned by Sir Christopher Wren, this graceful country house epitomises the Georgian “Age of Elegance”. Its beautifully restored interior presents Robert Adam at his very best.

Newby Hall is full of treasures for the art lover, from the unique Gobelins tapestries to some of Chippendale’s finest furniture and one of the UK’s largest private collections of ancient Roman Statues.

The GardensNewby’s 25 acres of gardens, created in the early 1920s continue to evolve and have made a major contribution to 20th century gardening.

Over the last four years the gardening team have completely redesigned and replanted the double herbaceous borders in a modern and harmonious style. Other highlights include a rock garden, an autumn garden, a water garden and the National Collection of CORNUS (dogwoods). Quite simply, an experience that no garden-lover should miss.

Dollshouses ExhibitionOur permanent Dollshouse Exhibition houses over 70 spectacular examples of Dollshouses at their best: A truly absorbing exhibition which is a ‘must see’ for everyone who visits.

Teddy Bear ExhibitionOpened in 2016, Newby Hall’s Bear House is now home to broadcaster Gyles Brandreth’s lifelong collection of Teddy Bears! From famous and noteworthy bears to a Teddy Bears’ Picnic, this exhibition delights visitors of all ages!

VIP House ToursVIP House Tours offer a unique opportunity to explore the house before it is open to the general public, in the company of our experienced guides. You will be welcomed in the Entrance Hall, served coffee and biscuits and presented with a complimentary copy of the House Guide Book. You will then be taken round the house on a conducted tour which provides special insight into the history of the house, its contents and the family. Tours cost £28 + VAT per person with a minimum charge of £200.

Bespoke VIP Group PackagesAs we are a privately owned house, we can create a bespoke package to suit whatever your group requires, whether that be a glass of Champagne and canapés in the Statue Gallery to afternoon tea on the private lawn, Newby can create a unique English Country House experience, never to be forgotten.

Garden ToursGuided tours of the gardens are of particular interest to specialist horticultural groups and give in depth information on the gardens including their history, development, content and management. Tours cost £120 per group of up to 20 (in addition to admission cost).

VIP Garden ToursOur Head Gardener, Mark Jackson, will meet you for coffee and an introduction before personally showing you around our award winning gardens. Tours cost £25 + VAT per head and also include a Garden Guide book. (Minimum charge of £125).

Group Booking Form Please complete, detach and return to address BELOW.

Proposed Date of Visit: Time of Arrival (approx): /of Departure (approx):

Group Name: Coach Firm:

Likely Numbers: *NB. If visiting the House please book tours

House & Gardens Adults: Over 65s: Children/Disabled:

Gardens only Adults: Over 65s: Children/Disabled:

Organiser: Mrs Ms Mr

Address:

Postcode:

Tel No: Email:

We wish to book house tours (20 per tour) at: and: (times)

We are likely to use the Garden restaurant as individuals for: Coffee Lunch Tea

OR We wish to make a restaurant booking and enclose a completed group menu form

NB Group restaurant bookings not available at weekends or on special event days

Leaflets: Please send me: (quantity)

Payment

We will pay on the day of our visit: We wish to be invoiced following our visit:

Please invoice by email at:

Group Bookings, The Office, Newby Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE Telephone: 01423 322583 (option 3)

Richard Compton, owner of Newby Hall with his wife Lucinda.