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.

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Opening Times

Sledmere House:

12pm - 4pm

Garden:

10am - 5pm

Farm Shop & Cafe:

10am - 5pm

Gift Shop:

10am - 5pm

Wagoners Museum:

10am - 5pm

Stables &
Hampton Paddock:

10am - 5pm

Visitor Links

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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Coach House Cafe

Our Coach House 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

Sun 5 Aug

Teddy Bears' Picnic

Children bring along your teddies and enjoy our teddy treasure hunt around the gardens.

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tribute bands music festival family fun east yorkshire

Thu 16 Aug - Sun 19 Aug

Tribfest

The world's biggest tribute band music festival with over 50 tribute bands playing throughout the weekend. Plus comedy marquee, unsigned marquee, acoustic marquee, under 20s marquee and Kidzone.

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Fri 24 Aug

"An Evening with Blowers"

BBC Radio's Test Match Special commentator Henry Blofeld is bringing his rambunctiousness to Sledmere House.

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food fair, farmers market, local suppliers, produce

Sat 25 Aug

Artisan Fair & Craft Market

Come along to our Artisan Fair & Craft Market and browse stalls selling a range of fresh produce, crafts and more.

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Sat 27 Oct - Sun 4 Nov

Children's Petrifying Pumpkin Hunt & Halloween Experience

Join us during the half term for a day of fun and frights for all the family with our 'Petrifying Pumpkin Trail' in the Walled Garden from the 27th October - 4th November. CLOSED MONDAYS.

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musical fireworks east yorkshire bonfire

Sat 27 Oct

Musical Fireworks Spectacular

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For our 4th annual 'Musical Fireworks Spectacular' we would like to 'Welcome you to the Circus' with an amazing fireworks display set to music.

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Thu 1 Nov - Sat 22 Dec

Christmas Shop

Guinea Bird Gifts will be opening its Christmas doors to a wonderland of all things festive. Free entry.

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Sat 3 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.

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Santa's grotto, visit father christmas, deer

Sun 2 Dec

Santa's Grotto & Deer Park Trips

Children can visit Santa's magical Grotto and tell him all their Christmas wishes. Tractor and Trailer Trips to the Deer Park for the whole family too!

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

Fri 7 Dec - Sun 9 Dec

Christmas Craft & Food Fair

The Christmas Craft & Food Fair is held within the Home Farm buildings and features over 100 stalls which will be selling crafts, gifts, decorations and food for the festive period.

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Sun 16 Dec

Santa's Grotto & Deer Park Trips

Children can visit Santa's magical Grotto and tell him all their Christmas wishes. Tractor and Trailer Trips to the Deer Park for the whole family too!

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Sun 23 Dec

Santa's Grotto & Deer Park Trips

Children can visit Santa's magical Grotto and tell him all their Christmas wishes. Tractor and Trailer Trips to the Deer Park for the whole family too!

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