May Adventures AwaitWho's enjoying the beautiful sunshine? We love it when the sun shines on Sewerby because that means we get to see so many of you coming and exploring our beautiful grounds. May's newsletter is jam packed full of what we have in store for you over the coming months (be warned it's a lot), as well as all of the Sewerby news to keep you updated. Admission charges now apply, but you can save with our annual passes or get a discount on your day pass when you book in advance. The house, zoo, and gardens are open every day as we gear up for an exciting year ahead. Explore what's happening over the coming weeks and months, and plan your 2025 with us. Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 Opening this weekend.Experience the 60th international Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum. The exhibition captures fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breath-taking diversity of the natural world. Saturday, 3 May - Sunday, 13 July 2025Wildlife Photographer Experience with award winning photographer Steve Race The hugely popular Wildlife Photographer Experience days are returning. A truly captivating full day experience giving the very best of wildlife photography on the East Coast led by award-winning photographer Steve Race. This is a fantastic opportunity for an exclusive viewing of the Wildlife Photographer Exhibition, photography workshop, lunch, and a full afternoon at RSPB Bempton Cliffs. Why not treat yourself or book as a gift for someone. - Wednesday, 14 May (1 ticket remaining)
- Thursday, 12 June (7 tickets remaining)
- Sunday, 6 July (7 tickets remaining)
Tickets: £120 Medieval Weekend Saturday, 3 May and Sunday, 4 May10.30am - 4pmCome along and meet curious characters in medieval living encampments, marvel at medieval soldiers preparing for combat and watch thrilling battle sequences. Engage in medieval kitchen demonstrations, captivating craft displays, feudal fashion workshops, dramatic archery shows and much more. This fantastic weekend is brought to you by Sir John Savile's Household and will be fun for all the family.
Timetable:
10.30am - Event Opens
11am - Archery Display / talk
1.30pm - Mummers Style Play
3pm - Combat Display / Talk - foot soldiers - Bill Drill / Fight
4pm - Event Closes
Normal Living History activities throughout the day. May Madness Don't be stuck wondering what to do over the May half term, check out everything that's happening at Sewerby to keep the whole family entertained. Join our friends at Rusticus for immersive adventures with the Heroes and Villains, Dr Doolittle and The Knights of the Round Table. Come along and meet the zoo residents, you could even make some tasty treats for them. Get cartoon crafty with nature with Wildcats, and don't miss Mr Bubbles' magic show packed with magic, music, games, and giggles then head on over to the Orangery for professional face painting. All this and so much more is happening over the half term holidays, head on over to our website now and book your tickets. Save 15% by booking advance online. Say hello to Bumble  Followers of our Facebook page recently had the opportunity to get involved with the naming of our newest resident. Four names were given and the one with the highest votes would be the winner. The choices were: - Lurch - he is the largest penguin in the colony and was the biggest penguin chick we have had here at Sewerby and his large frame used to fill the doorway as a chick.
- Bumble - in honour of his dad Sigsbee (Bumble Bee). He’s very clumsy and bumbles around, so much so when he was a chick he came out of the nest early and bumbled into the penguin pond. It also matches his big sisters Pickle and Crackle’s names.
- Dino - an anagram of his grandfather Dion and when he was younger he resembled Dino from the Flintstones coming out of his cave.
- Clint - a reference to the Clint Eastwood film ‘A Man with No Name’ as he’s yet to have a name.
The outright winner was Bumble with over 200 votes and we think it suits him perfectly. Animal Encounters Llama and Alpaca walks Meet our Llamas and Alpacas up close and personal and take them on a walk with an animal encounter for two people. Participants will receive free entry into Sewerby Hall and Gardens, a certificate, a fact sheet, a cuddly toy, a copy of the latest zoo newsletter, a Sewerby Hall and Gardens pen and a voucher for 25 percent discount on selected refreshments at the Clock Tower Café. Sewerby Hall and Gardens Annual Pass members are entitled to a 20 percent discount on all animal encounters. |
Zoo Poo Calling all green-fingered gardeners, Zoo Poo is now available from Sewerby Hall.Zoo Poo is a natural, nutrient-rich fertilizer straight from our hoof stock (including pigs, donkeys, llamas, and alpacas) to give your garden a healthy boost. Packaged in reused animal feed bags – helping reduce waste. - Minimum donation: £5 per bag
- Pre-order online or pay at the Welcome Centre or the top car park pay box (subject to availability)
- Collect from WorkLink Car Park
- Monday – Friday, 11am–2pm
By purchasing Zoo Poo, you're not just nourishing your plants – you’re helping us support sustainable practices and reduce waste at Sewerby Zoo. Get yours while stocks last. Alpaca and Llama Poo – These are "cold manures," meaning they are low in nitrogen and can be used straight away in your garden without composting. Donkey and Pig Poo – These manures are richer and should ideally be composted before use to allow them to break down properly and avoid any risk of burning plants. May Orangery Concerts Vintage Afternoon Tea Various dates throughout the season. Served in the Orangery and accompanied by a background pianist, our vintage afternoon teas are very popular.
Includes a selection of sandwiches, a homemade scone with jam and cream, a selection of cakes and unlimited tea or coffee.
£20 per person or upgrade to include a glass of Prosecco for £26.50. Admission available from 1.30pm. Pre-booking required via the welcome centre or call (01262) 673769. Our next Vintage Afternoon Teas will be held on Tuesday, 6 May and Tuesday, 20 May. Come and join the team Want to be a volunteer at Sewerby Hall, Gardens and Zoo?We are offering a wide range of volunteer opportunities to the public. The diverse volunteer roles span across multiple areas including: - House
- Gardens
- Zoo
- Customer Service
- Catering and Hospitality
The opportunities are a fantastic way to gain valuable experience, try new things and contribute to the community at a much-loved historic site. The voluntary roles make a real difference to the cultural offer of the venue, helping to preserve and enhance the beauty of the site. Volunteers will be given the opportunity to develop their skills, gaining experience in areas such as history, horticulture, animal care, customer service, hospitality and retail. They will also have the chance to enjoy behind-the-scenes access and take part in special events and activities. If this sounds like something that might suit you find out more and get in touch with us! Unlock the full potential with an annual pass. Did you know an annual pass includes... - Unlimited visits for a whole year
- 20% off on Animal Encounter bookings
- 10% discount on hot drinks and selected items at the Clock Tower Café and Stables Shop
- Exclusive discounts at Bridlington Spa café, East Riding Leisure cafes and The Edge Aerial Adventure
- Priority booking for Winter Woodland
- Access to 100’s of events and experiences including Summer of Fun, Spooky Sewerby, Orangery Concerts and more.
Don't miss out, order your pass today and start enjoying all these amazing pass perks.  Annual Pass costs:
- Adult: £45
- Child (3 - 15 years): £25
- Family (two adults and two children): £120
- Additional child added to a family pass: £20
So much more in 2025There's so much more happening at Sewerby this year (too much to include in just one email) so here's a little snapshot of what you can look forward to over 2025. May Half TermPlan your May half term with our exciting programme of events including our ever popular zoo activities, Wildcats, the always entertaining, Rusticus adventures and much, much more.  Summer of Fun
Our popular Summer of Fun will be returning to keep the kids entertained all summer long.  Save the date: 1 August
Yorkshire Day.  Iconic Bricks: Pirates
New for 2025 Pirates is an exciting and engaging brick model tour that will delight and fascinate visitors to Sewerby Hall and Gardens. The 12 life-sized models will feature Captain Blackbrick with some of his shipmates, a cannon and the ships wheel.  Spooky Sewerby
Come along and get your spook on.  Winter Woodland
Our most enchanting event of the year, will be returning with a brand new story and light installations. There's so much more to come, keep watching this space for more information. Follow us on TikTok | | Did you know we have a TikTok channel? It's filled with the animals entertaining us every week so why not head on over to TikTok and give us a little follow, we really do appreciate each and every one. |
That's all for now, we'll be back next month with more news for you. Why not follow our social media channels and you can be one of the first to find out what's happening here at Sewerby Hall. See you next month. Team Sewerby  | .jpg)
