East Yorkshire's Finest Country House

Bringing the best of Art, History, Architecture & Gardens to Life

There is something about the charm of Sledmere which has captivated visitors for over 200 years. Whether you just want a relaxing day looking around the gardens enjoying lunch in the Terrace Café, a family day out exploring the various outdoor spaces including the playground and horse stables or you just simply want to look at fine examples of art and architecture, there is something for everyone at Sledmere.

Located amongst some of East Yorkshires most beautiful countryside, Sledmere is within touching distance of Driffiled (8 miles), Bridlington (17 miles), Scarborough (20 miles), York (25 miles) and Hull (27 miles) making it an ideal destination for both locals and visitors who are passing through Yorkshire.

Opening Times

Sledmere House:

11am - 4pm

Garden:

10am - 5pm

Farm Shop & Cafe:

10am - 5pm

Triton Gallery:

Closed

Wagoners Museum:

10am - 5pm

Stables &
Hampton Paddock:

10am - 5pm

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HIGHLIGHTS & QUICK LINKS

Farm Shop

Sledmere Farm Shop, Cafe & Bakery - Sourcing and serving the finest, freshest and tastiest farm produce from around Yorkshire Discover more >>

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Terrace Cafe

Our Terrace Cafe has a justifiable reputation for a delicious range of home cooked food and our staff take great pride in maintaining the Sledmere tradition of fine hospitality. Discover more >>

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Events

Sledmere House hosts a range of events for the whole family throughout the year. Discover more >>

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Discover the Gardens

East Yorkshire beautiful walled garden, parterre, park, potager

The gardens and parkland can offer enjoyment for all, from beautiful 18th Century Walled Rose Garden and recently laid out Parterre, to the acres of open space and woodland. Discover more >>

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Activities for Children

family fun adventure play area and picnic area

Plenty to keep your children occupied and make for a great family day out Discover more >>

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Explore the House

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Wander the hallway, enter the music room, be enchanted by the ceiling in the drawing room... explore to your heart’s content. Discover more >>

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The Triton Gallery

East Yorkshire’s most prominent exhibition spaces for contemporary art. Providing a chance to see and purchase works of art from a range of professional and amateur Yorkshire artists. Discover more >>

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Weddings & Hospitality

Sledmere House provides a wonderful venue for weddings, conferences and many other special occasions. Discover more >>

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Stables & Hampton Paddock

The Stables and Hampton Paddock are open for visitors to meet our resident horses and farmyard animals whilst also having the chance to learn about the history of the once famous Sledmere Stud. Discover more >>

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WHAT'S ON AT SLEDMERE HOUSE

Sat 21 Oct - Sun 5 Nov

Children's Petrifying Pumpkin Hunt

During your October half term, take a trip around our haunted Walled Garden, find all the pumpkins and win a prize! Find the black cat in the spooky Stables too.

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Sat 28 Oct

Musical Fireworks Spectacular

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Our 'Musical Fireworks Spectacular' will be sure to wow you with an amazing fireworks display set to music with this years theme being 'Out of this World'! Discounted early bird tickets are now available!

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Tue 31 Oct

The Sledmere Hair-Raising Halloween Adventure

Join us in the "haunted" Home Farm buildings for our 'Beastly Bash.' Activities will include 'Trick or Treat Street,' make your own ectoplasm, 'broomstick flying training,' story-telling, creepy crafts, a walking ghost train and more! Fancy dress encouraged.

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Wed 1 Nov

Sledmere Adventurers do Halloween Camp

A day full of Halloween fun and craft activities for children aged 5 to 12 years. Booking essential.

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Sat 4 Nov

Classic Car, Motorcycle & Automobilia Auction

Dee Atkinson & Harrison of Driffield will be hosting a classic car, motorcycle and automobilia auction at 12.00 noon in the Home Farm Buildings at Sledmere. £5 entry per 2 people (including an auction catalogue.)

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Wed 15 Nov

Lecture & Lunch, 'Under this Roof' - Treasures of the Far East

Adam Schoon will be talking about details and stories of the treasures in Sledmere House that either came from, or were influenced by the Far East. Please note this event is now sold out.

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Wed 22 Nov

Lecture & Lunch, 'The Hearth of Home': The Brontes at Haworth

Robin Dermond Horspool FRSA presents an illustrated talk focusing on the importance of the exposed Parsonage, its isolated locality and intense family ties, to the creative and working lives of the Bronte sisters. Please note this event is sold out.

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Christmas craft and food fair, deer, Father Christmas, East Yorkshire

Fri 1 Dec - Sun 3 Dec

Christmas Craft & Food Fair

Over 100 stalls selling crafts, gifts, decorations and food for the festive period. Sat & Sun only: Tractor and trailer trips to the Deer Park and children can visit Father Christmas in his magical Grotto. Special admissions for pre-booked groups of 15+ available.

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Fri 25 May - Tue 29 May

Caravan and Motorhome Club National Event

The Caravan and Motorhome Club's biggest outdoor event of the year which will be held with the park at Sledmere. Fun and entertainment for the whole family.

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