Sutton Park
Georgian country house and gardens near York, the private home of the Sheffield family, opened to visitors on guided tours for a few weeks each year.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Sutton Park is an early Georgian villa-style country house of red brick near Sutton-on-the-Forest, north of York. It was built in 1730 and was later altered by Thomas Atkinson for Philip Harland, who inherited the house in 1750. The ornate plasterwork inside, including the Rococo entrance hall and fruit motifs in the library, was designed by Giuseppe Cortese.
The Sheffield family bought the house in 1963 and brought art and furniture from their former seat at Normanby Hall. Panelling and a mantelpiece for the study came from Potternewton Hall in Leeds. The house remains the private home of the Sheffield family and is open to the public only for a limited period each year.
Visitors see the house on guided tours. The gardens, which won a gold medal in the 2024 Yorkshire in Bloom campaign, can be visited separately. Miss Daisy’s Tearooms serve refreshments on the days the property is open.
Highlights
- Georgian house with plasterwork by Giuseppe Cortese
- Art and furniture from the Sheffield family’s earlier home, Normanby Hall
- Gardens awarded gold in Yorkshire in Bloom 2024
- Guided house tours in a family home
Permanent exhibition
- Guided house tour – A guided visit through the rooms of the Sheffield family home, with its plasterwork, art and furniture.
- Founded
- 1750
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £15 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 15 · Children under 16 are free. |
| Gardens only | £10Children under 16 are free. |
| Private house tour (minimum 10 people, by appointment) | £20Price per person. |
The standard ticket covers the house tour and the gardens. Historic Houses members are admitted free with their membership card. Payment is by cash only.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Access inside the house is limited. Accessible toilets in the grounds are open on public opening dates only. Dogs are not permitted in the gardens.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Café
Miss Daisy’s Tearooms have indoor and outdoor seating and accept cash and card; booking a table is recommended.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Enquiries for private hire are considered.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | House tours must be reserved by email or phone; there is no online booking. |
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