Ormesby Hall

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Ormesby Hall, 2004

Ormesby Hall is a predominantly 18th century mansion house built in the Palladian style, situated in Ormesby, near Middlesbrough, in the borough of Redcar and Cleveland in the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, in the North East of England.

The property which is a Grade I listed building comprises two adjacent blocks. The older was possibly built about 1600 and subsequently much modernised. The later and main residential block dates from the mid 18th century. The 18th century stable block also enjoys Grade I listed building status

The Pennyman family who began acquiring land in Ormesby in the 16th century bought the Manor of Ormesby in about 1600 from the Conyers/Strangeways family. Although the Pennyman baronetcy became extinct in 1852, the Pennyman family lived in the house until the 1980s when the National Trust acquired the property and its 270 acres of land.

The house boasts fine plasterwork, as well as recreated kitchen areas. There is also a model railway which is also open to the public.

Ormesby Hall holds a range of events throughout the year. One such event is Hold Tight Its 70s Night which is a seventies themed evening featuring 1970s music as well as a firework display.