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EVENTS IN 2015
April
Easter Sunday
Easter Egg Trail &
Tally Ho! Family Craft Activities
Easter Sunday & Monday
Craft Fair &
Tacky Tours
Monday 13th
Cobwebs & Cream Teas*
Sunday 19th
Antiques & Collectors Fair
May
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Saturday 2nd to Thursday 28th
‘Take 5’ present Bygone Days
An exhibition of artwork by five art
groups from across the County
Tuesday 5th
Cobwebs & Cream Teas*
Sunday 10th
Craft Fair
Friday 15th May
Museums at Night 5.30pm to 9pm
Sunday 17th
Vintage Tractor Run
Saturday 23rd May
Arts at the Stables:
Adult Watercolour Workshop*
Saturday 30th May
Arts at the Stables:
Adult Photography Workshop*
June
Sunday 7th
Medieval Longbow Competition
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Cobwebs &
Cream Teas
Join us for a tour
behind the scenes
from the roof tops
& attics to the
cellars (and
everything in
between) Tickets £17.50 in
advance, includes a delicious
afternoon tea and entry into the
Hall & Grounds
Tacky Tours
Visitors can join a free behind the
scenes tour of the stables.
Additional tour dates to be added –
see website
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T: 01964 562400 / www.burtonconstable.com
Wednesday 10th
Cobwebs & Cream Teas*
Saturday 13th June
Arts at the Stables:
Adult Creative Writing Workshop*
Sunday 14th
Craft Fair
Sunday 21st
Antiques & Collectors Fair
Sunday 21st
Pride & Prejudice Open Air Theatre*
July
Thursday 9th
Cobwebs & Cream Teas*
11th to 19th July
Archaeology Week:
Tours of the grounds, stables tours,
talks and demonstrations.
Sunday 12th
Craft Fair
Friday 17th
Are You Dancing? 1960’s dance*
Sunday 19th
Burton Constable 10k
& Children’s Fun Run
Saturday 25th
Pass the Porter (5pm & 7pm)*
August
Saturday 1st
Pass the Porter (5pm & 7pm)*
Saturday 8th
Pass the Porter (5pm & 7pm)*
Friday 14th
Cobwebs & Cream Teas*
Arts at the Stables
Adult workshops delivered by
experienced local artists.
Tickets £15.00 in advance limited places available
Open Air Theatre - Pride and
Prejudice
Sunday 21st June.
It is a truth universally
acknowledged that Jane Austen's
witty and romantic masterpiece is
one of the best-loved stories of all
time
Are You Dancing
17th July
Join us for an
evening of 1960’s
live music, dance
and a Hog Roast in
the indoor riding
school
Saturday 15th
Pass the Porter (5pm & 7pm)*
Sunday 16th
Craft Fair
Saturday 22nd
Arts at the Stables:
Adult Watercolour Workshop*
Pass the Porter (5pm & 7pm)*
Saturday 29th
Stables Family Fun Day &
Stables Stories: Hull Truck Youth
Theatre Performance
Pass the Porter (5pm & 7pm)*
Sunday 30th
Antiques & Collectors Fair
September
Friday 4th
Last Night at the Proms*
Saturday 5th
Pass the Porter (5pm & 7pm)*
Sunday 6th
Classic Car Show &
Tally Ho! Family Craft Activities
Thursday 10th
Heritage Open Day & Tacky Tours
Sunday 13th
Craft Fair
Stables Family Fun Day
29th August
Step back in time and meet the
Victorians on this fun-filled family
day. With horse & carriage rides,
trails, performances, crafts,
demonstrations and much more!
Last Night at the Proms
4th September.
An evening of true British pomp and
circumstance
Pass the Porter
Saturday evenings between 25th
July and 5th September at 5pm &
7pm This superb performance
inspired by the works of Cole Porter
will take you on a delightful
entertainment tour of the Hall
Saturday 19th
Cobwebs & Cream Teas*
Friday 25th-Monday 27th
Cornucopia Music & Arts Festival
Family Festival in beautiful grounds
October
Sunday 4th
Antiques & Collectors Fair
Sunday 18th
Craft Fair
Saturday 25th
Cobwebs & Cream Teas*
Friday 30th
Museums at Night:
Spooky Opening 5.30pm to 9pm
Saturday
31st
Halloween
Ghost Tours*
November
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd
Christmas Craft Fair
Sunday 29th
Food & Craft Fair
.com
www.burtonconstable
for new events
and tickets
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Bridlington 25 miles
Market
Weighton
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York 46 miles
BEVERLEY
A1079
A1034
A164
M62
A1174
A165
Hull 10 miles
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Cornucopia Music & Arts Festival
Friday 25th-27th September
Music, theatre, comedy, children’s
entertainment, real ale, food,
camping – a weekend of
experiences and plenty of fun
Halloween Ghost Tours
31st October
After dark this peaceful mansion
house becomes eerily spooky,
behind every corner lies a bump, a
bang or an icy tap on the shoulder.
This is a ticket only event
Christmas Opening
21st Nov to 13th Dec
The beautiful interiors of faded
splendour will be transformed with
seasonal displays, decorations and
garlands
T: 01964 562400 / www.burtonconstable.com
Withernsea
A15
GRIMSBY
A18
Location
The route to the Hall is clearly marked
by Historic House signs. From Beverley
follow A1035 Bridlington then A165
towards Hull. From Hull take A1033
towards Hedon then follow signs to
Preston and Sproatley.
Opening Times 2015
4th April to 26th October
(Closed Fridays)
Grounds, Stables, Tea Room
& Gift Shop: 11am to 5pm
Hall: 12noon to 5pm
July & August – open every day
Last admission 1 hour before closing
Christmas Opening
* Tickets in advance onl
Hedon
A1077
SCUNTHORPE
M180
Sproatley
A1033
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Barton Upon
Humber
BURTON
CONSTABLE
Skirlaugh
HULL
Leeds 70 miles
Hornsea
B1242
21st November to 13th December:
(closed Fridays)
Hall, Grounds, Stables, Tea Room & Gift
Shop: 11am to 4pm
Last admission 1 hour before closing
The Stables Tearoom
Open from 11am serving morning
coffees, breakfasts, light lunches and
delicious afternoon teas freshly
prepared and baked on the premises.
Cleethorpes
Group Visits
Burton
Constable
Hall and Grounds
Near Hull And Beverley
Pre-booked groups are very welcome
with reduced admission & free coach
parking. This truly hidden gem is a
‘must see’ for all groups.
Access for all
Accessible toilets and baby changing
facilities are in the Stables Courtyard.
We have designated parking in the car
park and also at the front of the house
(not always available on event days).
The Hall is disabled friendly with
wheelchair loan and stairlift to first
floor, surfaces both inside and outside
may be uneven, the paths/walkways
are mainly gravel. Dogs on a lead
welcome.
Burton
Constable
Foundation
Burton Constable,
East Yorkshire HU11 4LN
T: (01964) 562400
E: [email protected]
` Burton-Constable
t @burtonconstable
Registered Charity Number 1010121
Admission Prices
A GREAT DAY OUT
FOR ALL THE FAMILY
*Includes a voluntary 10% Gift Aid Donation
House, Grounds, & Stables
Grounds & Stables
Adult
£8.75
£4.50
Senior Citizens
£8.25
£4.25
Children
£4.50
£2.75
Family (2 adults & 4 children)
£22.00
£13.50
Group Visit (15+no concessions)
£6.95
Season Ticket (House, Grounds, & Stables)
£26.00
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Every day is a great day out
at Burton Constable
There’s so much to enjoy and discover, outside and in
The Whale
Yes, that’s right we have a whale! Discover the
skeleton of the 60-foot monster that stranded
on the coast nearby in 1825 and is featured in
the famous novel Moby Dick
Rocking the Stable Rafters
This season’s exhibition recreates the swinging vibe of the pop
scene that invaded Burton Constable in the 1960s and discovers
more about the Hull boy band that made it big in the USA
Explore the historic grounds with their woodland and
parkland walks; follow the wildlife trail; relax and find
your favourite spots to picnic and play in this glorious
setting
Meander upstairs and downstairs through Burton
Constable Hall’s evocative grand rooms filled with fine
art and furniture; discover the extraordinary 18th
century ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ and uncover the
fascinating characters from the Constable family
over the past 500 years
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Stable Block Now Open
The Burton Constable Stable Block has been restored
thanks to support from the Heritage Lottery Fund
and is now open with new visitor facilities,
interactive displays, exhibitions and events that tell
the story of stable life in past times
Visit the stable lad’s bedchamber, blacksmith’s shop,
tack rooms and the restored workings of the 18th
century stable clock. See our events list for details of
workshops, tours, talks, demonstrations and much
more…
The Stables Tearoom
and Gift Shop
Serving cream teas and other
freshly made foods our refurbished
tearoom is a refreshing break for
visitors and a great stop-off if you
are just passing-by
Your four-legged friend is welcome too in our dedicated Doggy Dining Room.
School Visits
We have a host of new
activities and resources for
schools and educational
groups. For full details visit
www.burtonconstable.com