STUNNING shots of the natural world are on show at an historic home in North Yorkshire, which is hosting an exhibition of some of Britain’s best wildlife images.

Nunnington Hall, near Kirbymoorside in Ryedale is currently displaying some of the photographs from the British Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition.

The display at the National Trust property features about 100 images and video from nature created by both amateur and professional photographers.

The awards include sixteen separate categories including a special category for Wildlife in HD Video and three junior categories to encourage young people to connect with nature through photography.

James Etherington, visitor experience manager at Nunnington Hall, said: “For the fifth year running, these wonderful photographs will bring wildlife right to the heart of Nunnington.

“The evocative images will run during the spring period and will hopefully inspire people to pick up their cameras and connect with nature as Nunnington’s gardens return to life and become home to a wide variety of wildlife.’’

Chris Packham, television presenter and naturalist, said: “Each year the British Wildlife Photography Awards generates an incredible catalogue of splendid, exciting, imaginative and artistic images, proving beyond doubt that we have the richest palette of life to celebrate in our own backyard.

“Anyone passionate about protecting and preserving wildlife will be inspired by the British Wildlife Photography Awards, which in its fifth year has done more than any other award to raise the profile of British wildlife”

The exhibition will run until July 12.

Nunnington Hall is open Tuesday to Sunday between 11am and 5pm and Mondays in school holidays.

For more information visit; www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nunningtonhall