Address: Normanby Rd, Normanby, Scunthorpe DN15 9HU, United Kingdom
Phone: +441724720588
Rating: 4.5
based on 290 reviews.
Attractions and Activities
Pros:
"Kids love it here...little crepes van open today (as cafe is closed) serving hot food & drinks with an Elf Trail to keep the kids entertained."
"The new playgrounds are very good."
"Lots of areas to explore with a wooden play house in the woods."
"Country house and park with play area, Go Ape, cafe, gardens, water play area, woodland walks, deer park and lots of space."
"There is lots to do for kids - a park, land train, learning areas and GoApe."
"Loads to do for all ages kids love the park and water pad."
"Great day out with the little ones doing what youngsters should be doing ..running jumping and climbing .. With a added bonus of a 'Go Ape' on site."
Cons:
"There is a go ape in the woods but it was shut as it was boxing day."
"Paid full price entry with nobody letting us know that the splash park wasn't available."
"We were disappointed that the woodland was closed."
"Sadly only one toilet in the café whereas the toilets by the car park has numerous toilets."
"We were then told in a confrontational and condescending manner that we would not be able to enter the Normanby hall park without purchasing a replacing carpark permit as we didn't have our one with us."
"Very disappointed today as we were turned away at the gate... It says on the website that only local people can visit at the moment and anybody from outside the area can't."
"The only quite major issue was the water play area really needs cleaning as it is a high slip area."
Cafe and Food Options
Pros:
"Café had enough seating which pleasantly surprised me."
"The Cafe, I found, was a bit short on choice but what was on sale was reasonably priced."
"Cafe clean and well stocked with lovely cakes and books for children to enjoy."
"The food is ok and not too expensive, but the queues can get very long at lunchtime, a picnic is a good idea and there are lots of places to sit down comfortably to eat it."
"Cafe has good food at sensible prices."
"The cafe was lovely (food delicious) and the staff very friendly."
"Cafe serves various snacks and meals and ice-creams."
Cons:
"The Cafe, I found, was a bit short on choice."
"We were shocked to discover the café is not allowing people to sit in."
"Also there wasn't a lot of food stalls just mainly flowers, not sure how successful the event was as did not stay long."
"The cafe was a letdown - not much of an atmosphere, the coffee is from a machine, not espresso, so there is no option for non-dairy coffees other than Americano with soya milk."
"Love going to normanby hall country park so peaceful to walk around and lots of things going on on specific days..downside restaurant/cafe is highly priced."
"Cafe is OK, reasonable food but quite expensive for what you get."
"The cake section could do with a bit more variety."
Park Maintenance and Cleanliness
Pros:
"Relaxed walk around the grounds, well kept."
"Beautiful grounds surrounded by trees with peacocks."
"Clear, ample parking."
"Fantastic Country Park with a beautiful Regency Mansion situated at the heart of it near Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire."
"An absolute beautiful country house, stunning grounds!"
"The grounds make for a good walk and the shop was very nice."
"The play areas were clean, well maintained and highly recommendable."
Cons:
"Needs a bit more TLC by the gardeners, some of the walled gardens is looking somewhat neglected."
"Sadly we have noticed the FILTHY WATER in the pond."
"Down side was toilets was disgraceful."
"The lawn in the middle of the park used to be like a bowling green for picnicking. Now like a ploughed field."
"As for the walled garden it is a complete joke again overgrown with weeds."
"Where are the impressive gardens that are talked about in the brochure. All you get is paths overgrown with nettles and weeds."
"The duck pond at Normanby was a total disgrace. The wall is overgrown with stinging nettles making it dangerous for toddlers and children who wish to watch or feed the ducks."
Value for Money
Pros:
"It's about £40 for a family pass for the year allowing up to 7 people in the same car, to park and visit."
"Good value if you purchase the annual pass."
"Very reasonably priced entrance, gift shop had things i wanted to buy."
"Free parking for runners just display your barcode."
"Well worth buying the season ticket (by the second visit we save money) loads of open space to enjoy."
"For £36 for a yearly pass for upto 5 people, a great investment for families."
"Buy a season ticket worth every penny up to 7 people in one car for I think it was about £37 for a season ticket and you can go nearly every day of the year."
Cons:
"Paid full price entry with nobody letting us know that the splash park wasn't available."
"It was rather expensive entrance charges for adults, no special price for seniors."
"It is a nice place to go for a walk with a play park for the kids and teens, but certainly not worth the extortionate entry fee £7 each, plus £4 parking."
"Was ok, but £8 a person seems a bit excessive."
"Extremely overpriced for a day visit compared to other local attractions."
"Expensive now they've altered the payment options. Not extensive grounds so to charge £7 per person (before pay and display per car was better) whether you go in the hall or not is a terrible idea."
"Old lady of 77 spent years taking my children there in lido now I'm old just wanted to go for a walk but to park the car they were charging £8 50 so I did not go in its discussting at that price never going there again."
Staff and Customer Service
Pros:
"The staff gave a brilliant experience for the three of us."
"The staff are wonderful and very friendly."
"Visited Normanby Hall Country Park with my daughter & granddaughter in late April & was greeted by a lovely lady at the car park entrance booth."
"Really friendly welcoming staff."
"The staff were all lovely and went through everything in lots of detail to make sure you're safe on the route."
"The instructors are really helpful and friendly!"
"Very well run, staff can't do enough to make sure you have the best time ever."
Cons:
"The front staff also need informing on how to talk to full paying members of the public with a bit more understanding, consideration and respect rather than insinuating we were trying to pull a fast one..."
"We were then told in a confrontational and condescending manner that we would not be able to enter the Normanby hall park without purchasing a replacing carpark permit as we didn't have our one with us."
"Staff need to gel more to get the service the customers require...more prep area to work for more orders perhaps?"
"The staff ignored us until we made comments."
"They offered us free desserts but had run out of most of them, this was a very disappointing visit."
"Parking was a shambles and we were directed to a small car park at the bottom as we were not members."