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Historic House Museum, former home of 18th century writer Laurence Sterne, author of Tristram Shandy. Two acres of gardens, with a wildlife gardening award. Shop. Gallery. Plants for sale.

Unique and much loved museum, inhabited for 600 years, offering history, literature and creative inspiration in a peaceful rural setting.
Accessible Partial. Gravel paths in car park and some uneven paths in garden. Some steps in the house. Wheelchair users can see into the rooms from passageways during tours. For more details: https://laurencesternetrust.org.uk/what-is-shandy-hall/plan-your-visit/accessibility
Children welcome Children enjoy exploring the garden.
Dogs welcome Dogs on short lead welcome in the gardens.
Assistance dogs only in the house.

8 miles from Thirsk Tourist Information.
Go south on A19. After approx. 3 miles take road on left signposted Thirkleby/Coxwold/Helmsley. Shandy Hall is the first house on the left after the Coxwold village sign.