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In the Garden

  • The woodland area has become a natural habitat for a number of wild animals, birds and insects. There are also various garden areas with ample hedgerows, shrubs and flowers, which provide a natural environment for insects and birds.
  • Tree carvings from fallen trees in Sewerby Hall and Gardens and surrounding areas. Themes include famous quotes and phrases, coastal themes, enchanted themes and new for 2023 animal themes.
  • The bark mulch paths throughout the woodland areas and zoo are topped up using fallen trees from the estate and within the East Riding.
  • Explore Sewerby Hall QR codes around the gardens, house and zoo, providing interesting information and facts accessible from a mobile device, reducing the impact on the environment.
  • Augmented reality trails are available on the Love Exploring app and What Was Here app, allowing visitors to explore the gardens featuring augmented reality, accessible from a compatible mobile device.
  • Bat boxes and bird boxes are located throughout the estate, in the woodland areas and in the zoo.
  • A bug hotel has been created using old pallets and is located in Snow Drop Wood.
  • Garden waste from grass cuttings, pruning and bedding is taken to the compost heap on the estate. It is removed and taken to the East Riding waste depots, treated, bagged, and given away as free community compost.
  • Approved garden chemicals are stored securely in appropriate containers and compounds to accommodate any spillages.
  • The general waste from Sewerby Hall and Gardens is sorted and recycled at the East Riding waste depots. Waste Transfer Notices are available for all waste including animal waste, clinical waste and general waste.

In the House

  • Building management systems have been installed to monitor the heating systems across the house and courtyard buildings
  • LED light bulbs are throughout the house and courtyard buildings. Light sensors are located in the office and staff accommodation areas.
  • One switch system to ensure all lights and switches are isolated out of hours.
  • Weekly environmental checks of Sewerby Hall recording temperature and humidity levels.
  • Intelligent VESDA fire detection system that denotes environmental changes to the air quality providing early notification of an emergency situation.
  • UV blinds are installed in the house to protect the delicate furniture and collection items on display.
  • All exhibition panels are produced on fully recyclable paper fibre board.
  • Explore Sewerby Hall QR codes around the gardens, house and zoo, providing interesting information and facts accessible from a mobile device, reducing the impact on the environment.

In the Zoo

  • Fallen trees, limbs and branches are used as animal enrichment in the zoo, for example, feeding stumps, balance beams, browse and the creation of natural shelter areas.
  • The bark mulch paths throughout the woodland areas and zoo are topped up using fallen trees from the estate and within the East Riding.
  • Wildflowers such as dandelions are collected from the estate to feed the animals (as per dietary needs)
  • Native plants are planted in the aviaries to support the local wildlife. Observations are recorded to evidence the increasing numbers.
  • Rainwater is collected for watering the plants in the zoo.
  • Water is recycled between the penguin pool, the waterfall, and the duck ponds.
  • Natural clay ponds have been installed in the walk-through aviary reducing the need to change the water on a weekly basis. Native planting has been plated around the clay ponds.
  • UV light systems form part of the filtration systems for the penguin pool and the fishpond in the walled gardens.
  • Bat boxes and bird boxes are located throughout the estate, in the woodland areas and in the zoo.
  • Explore Sewerby Hall QR codes around the gardens, house and zoo, providing interesting information and facts accessible from a mobile device, reducing the impact on the environment.
  • Downloadable ‘Teachers Packs’ are available from our website, content includes information regarding education and conservation.
  • The zoo is a member of the World Pheasants Association. Visitor donations are paid to the W.P.A. Funds are also collected for the Penguin Project in Peru.
  • Zoo workshops take place throughout the year for visitors with a focus on education and conservation.
  • Approved chemicals are securely stored in appropriate containers and compounds to accommodate any spillages.
  • Offcuts from DIY projects and on-site repairs and maintenance are used to create bird boxes and nest boxes.

Transport

  • Sewerby Hall and Gardens has a 100% electrical van and three electric golf buggies.
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points are available in the car park. Visitors can operate the EV charger using the MER app on their smartphone. Charges apply. The MER app is free to download on the App Store and Google Play.
  • Visitors can arrive at Sewerby Hall and Gardens via foot, car, cycle, coastal land train and public transport (bus).

Accessible parking bays are available next to the EV charge points. Find out more about accessibility at Sewerby Hall and Gardens.

In the Café

  • We do not use any single-use plastic straws, cutlery or cups, and continue to review our products with a view to reducing the amount of plastic we have on site.
  • Takeaway cups are 100% compostable.
  • Prepacked sandwich packaging is 100% compostable.
  • Stock ordering and stock rotation are managed to reduce the volume of wastage.
  • The general waste from Sewerby Hall and Gardens is sorted and recycled at the East Riding waste depots.
  • Used coffee beans are bagged in their original packaging and given away as free compost to our visitors.
  • East Riding of Yorkshire Council is a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and has pledged to use only food products that are from a certified sustainable source. Read the full Palm Oil council position statement on eastriding.gov.uk.

Communications

  • We have several digital screens on the estate, which display relevant information regarding the site and other local attractions.
  • We have reduced our printed literature and direct visitors to our website and social media platforms for visitor information.
  • We communicate with our visitors via a monthly e-newsletter.

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