SCAMPSTON Hall is opening its doors to the public.

Last year the hall welcomed its largest number of visitors yet, with more than 2,500 joining tours throughout the season.

Scampston Hall is a regency-style house set within Capability Brown Parkland. It is best known for its award-winning contemporary walled garden, which sits within the 18th century kitchen garden walls. The gardens and parkland have been open to the public since Easter weekend.

The Scampston Estate has been in the same family for more than three centuries. The Hall was remodelled in 1800, and this is the house as it can be viewed today, with elegant Regency interiors. The art collection is extensive and includes a number of paintings by Gainsborough and Marlow.

Chris Legard, owner of Scampston Hall, said: “We open the hall for a short, but special period over the summer months. As it is a family home, our hope is that guided tours are a more intimate experience than visits to many other stately home attractions. Miranda and I delight in welcoming in the public, and sharing the collections built up by my ancestors.”

“We offer a warm welcome, and liven up the tour with some excellent anecdotes. My father, Sir Charles Legard, often leads the tours and greatly enjoys telling all the family stories and scandals.”

The Hall will open for guided afternoon tours until July 31. It is open Tuesday to Friday, as well as Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. Tours take place at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

The walled garden and parkland at Scampston will be open until October 30. Opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday, and Bank Holiday Mondays, from 10am to 5pm.