Shandy Hall is a popular destination and visitors arrive for many reasons:
- to visit an historic house and garden.
- for a particular exhibition or event.
- to browse in the Shandy Shop for second-hand books, plants, small antiques, bric-a-brac and Sterne-related souvenirs.
- on a pilgrimage to the literary shrine of Laurence Sterne.
- to study the collection for academic research.
- to view the extraordinary architecture of the house, dating from 1430.
- to enjoy the beautiful gardens.
Some houses are built like fictions, and are even built of fictions. Shandy Hall is just such a house, and that is why there is no better way to come to know the spirit of Sterne than by visiting it.
— Sir Malcolm Bradbury
The two acres of gardens surround the building and are open to the public as a separate attraction. Within the grounds there is a converted granary containing a gallery space on the first floor and self-contained accommodation on the ground floor, used by academics or artists-in-residence. The outbuildings include a shop and facilities.
The Shandy Shop
Shandy Hall and Gardens are open to the public at advertised times during the summer and by appointment at other times.
Opening hours and how to make an appointment
View our regular opening hours. Appointments can be made at other times
Wander inside
A welcome awaits inside Shandy Hall
Take a break
Step outside for a breath of fresh air
Diversion
Explore the surroundings - wander to another part of the site
Activities 2004-2020
Browse events and activities over past years
See recent events (2021 onwards)
Recent events and exhibitions listed here
