GardenHidden gem

Duncombe Park

Helmsley, Yorkshire

Historic house, 450 acres of parkland and the National Centre for Birds of Prey.

Price
Adult GBP 6 (2026 season)
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
3 hours
Duncombe Park
Graham Hogg · CC BY-SA 2.0

Duncombe Park is the Duncombe family's house and estate at Helmsley, with an 18th-century landscape garden and parkland walks. The National Centre for Birds of Prey is based here. The 2026 season ran April to August, six days a week, closed Saturdays, so check dates before visiting.

Good to know

  • Dogs are not allowed in the garden except assistance dogs
  • No pre-booking needed, per the website
Best time
Spring to summer
Open
April to August (2026 season)
Getting there
Estate drive at Helmsley, parking included
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

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