A COUNTRY estate is re-opening its walled gardens this week.

Scampston Hall, near Malton, has announced that it will reopen its gardens and parkland to the public from Thursday, June 4 for four days a week, Thursday to Sunday.

Its opening provides an opportunity for the residents of Ryedale and surrounding areas to enjoy some much-needed fresh air within a beautiful setting. The gardens and surrounding parkland are both very spacious and the Scampston team have been very busy putting plans in place to ensure site safety and to reassure its visitors.

The plant nursery will also be open for visitors to enjoy choosing some plants for their own gardens, but the café and hall will remain closed until further notice.

Visitors can expect social distancing and hygiene measures to be in place, such as two metre-queuing points at key areas, sanitising stations, cashless payments only, and additional cleaning measures.

Chris Legard, owner of Scampston Hall, says: “We are very much looking forward to welcoming all our visitors back to Scampston and hope that they can enjoy their day here with the reassurance that we have their health in mind.”

For more information about visiting and how to book tickets, go to www.scampston.co.uk.