Welcome to Markenfield Hall, a moated and much loved family home.

Markenfield Hall is a historic house unlike others. Set within stunning Yorkshire countryside south of Ripon, medieval Markenfield has remained largely untouched, and is one of a handful of medieval manor houses that could still be recognised by their original owners.

The crenellated silhouette reflected in the encircling moat gives Markenfield a distinct appearance and yet the tranquil location belies a fascinating and bloody history which centres this family home at the core of the nation’s history.

The family and staff work hard to extend a welcoming atmosphere to visitors although we are only open for short periods of time. We encourage visits for tours, events and creative workshops from individuals and groups, and, when booked , offer wonderful cakes and refreshments in our unique surroundings.

We are proud members of the Historic Houses Association.

A personal welcome to a much loved family home.

“It is an extraordinary privilege to live in one of the most unspoiled surviving early fourteenth – century houses in all England and to be able to welcome you to it.

Markenfield Hall is truly a special place , and most of all, it is a home.

It is a place with an extraordinary history, beginning with its entry in the Domesday Book, (1086) and continuing to the present day, sometimes peacefully, sometimes in considerable strife.

It is continuously being restored to something of the status and dignity for which it was built.

It has had its fair share of unhappiness over the centuries and yet it has an extraordinary atmosphere: peaceful and benign. Visitors often remark on that.

I hope, when you visit, that you take away some of that peace with you.”

Lady Deirdre Curteis

The best way to experience Markenfield is to come and experience it for yourself. See our tours, events and workshop page for all the opportunities we offer visitors.