Heritage Open Days: Burton Constable Hall - Whales, Wonders and Woodland Wildlife: East Yorkshire's

Burton Constable Hall, just 10 miles from Beverley and Hull, is one of Yorkshire's most spectacular historic country houses and one of its best kept secrets. There's so much for visitors to enjoy and discover, outside and in. Explore the historic grounds, with their woodland and parkland walks follow the wildlife trail or just relax and find favourite spots to picnic and play in this glorious setting, the giant board games provide hours of fun for families who enjoy their croquet, chess or draughts pieces on a big scale! Meander upstairs and downstairs through Burton Constable Hall's evocative grand rooms filled with fine art and furniture discover the extraordinary 18th century scientific collections in the unique 'Cabinet of Curiosities' and uncover the fascinating Constable family histories and characters over the last 450 years. Visit the stable lad's bedchamber, blacksmith's shop, tack rooms and the restored workings of the 18th century stable clock. The Burton Constable Whale, Yes, that's right we have a whale! Visitors can 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, now restored and lurking in the Stable Block.

Suitable for
Family friendly


Website
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory/burton-constable-hall-whales-wonders-and-woodland-wildlife-east-yorkshires-

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/yh000046?id=EVENT535462