Discover Something New This January At East Riddlesden Hall

Enjoy the peace and quiet of this intimate Yorkshire Garden, take a stroll along the meadow walk, warm yourself in the tearoom with a delicious hot drink or find a bargain in the shop's January sale. Open winter weekends throughout January, step inside the house and discover more about its history - from its farming past to the people who lived here.

Join the staff and volunteers for a host of free talks and tours, the first a specialist talk on herbs and how they were used in the 17^th century household will be held on the 13 & 14 January. Find out how herbs might have been used for cleaning, seasoning food and even helping with the symptoms of the common cold.

Learn more about how we prepare the gardens here for spring, join Senior Gardener Ben on 20 January as he chats through some of the important jobs we undertake in the gardens as they thaw out for spring.

National Trust Archaeologist, Mark Newman will be on site on 21 January to talk about the Saxon Cross fragments in our care. Find out more about their discovery, what the carvings mean and their importance to the site.

At East Riddlesden Hall we have an amazing selection of needle work and embroidery in our collection, join one of our knowledgeable volunteers as they explain the history of these items and the techniques used to make them on 27 January.

There is no extra charge to attend any of the talks in January, normal admission applies. Free entry for National Trust members and under fives.

For more details about opening times, events and activities taking place at East Riddlesden Hall visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/east-riddlesden-hall

Every visit to East Riddlesden Hall helps us look after this special place, from taking care of our collections to looking after nature in the gardens.