A NORTH Yorkshire hall has opened a new collection and is inviting families to see it.

The collection at Kiplin Hall, called the Annie Marchant Kitchen and Dairy Collection was opened in March virtually by local MP and Chancellor Rishi Sunak and is the subject of an exhibition in the museum.

As well as the indoor exhibition, which features a trail of knitted cats hiding in the historic rooms for children to seek, there will be extra activities over the summer holidays.

The history of the Kitchen and Diary is set to be brought to life during the outdoor performances by York based duo, Story Craft Theatre.

Cassie Vallance, of Story Craft Theatre, said: "Visitors young and old are sure to have a giggle while getting to grips with life in the past! We are thrilled to be performing at Kiplin Hall and can’t wait to help visitors explore these wonderful objects.

"Combining Kiplin's tradition for dramatics with this new collection is a real pleasure and we are thrilled to share it with the public. Annie was a joyful and generous woman, so we hope she’d approve.”

Alice Rose, project officer for the Anne Marchant Collection, said: "The collection features some beautifully painted pottery objects."