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The House

Relive history as you explore the Grade 1 listed Sewerby Hall.

About the house

A delightful house in a spectacular setting, come and relive history at Grade I listed Sewerby Hall. The Georgian core of the house was built 1714-1720 by John Greame with later additions in 1808, 1830s, 40s, and 90s; Sewerby is a tour through architectural history

A total restoration in 2013-2014 has re-presented the hall as an Edwardian Country house, circa 1910. The rooms are furnished with impressive pieces from the Victoria and Albert Museum as well as other important collections.

Restrictions for entering the House

Motorised wheelchairs must be left outside

Due to conservation issues motorised wheelchairs are not permitted in the house or Orangery. We have a small amount of hand-pushed and self-propelled wheelchairs for use inside and these are available on a first come, first served basis.

Motorised wheelchairs can be secured outside at the accessible entrance. Rain covers are advisable.

For further details, please visit the accessibility page.

Prams or pushchairs must be left outside

Due to conservation issues prams or pushchairs are not permitted in the house or Orangery. We have two HippyChick Hipseats available on a first come, first served basis.

Prams or pushchairs can be secured outside at the accessible entrance. Rain covers are advisable.

For further details on visiting with babies and toddlers, please visit the accessibility page.

Dogs are not allowed inside

Except for Assistance Dogs, dogs are not permitted in the zoo, House, children's adventure playground, Stables Gift Shop, Orangery and Clock Tower Cafe. There is a section in the cafe where all dogs are permitted.

Sewerby Hall and Gardens welcomes responsible dog owners. Dogs must remain on leads at all times.

Join in

Learn about a servant's life at Sewerby Hall with our interactive display. Take part and dress up as Edwardian servants or members of the Greame family, and chat with our costumed interpreters. Make sure you visit the nursery, where children of all ages can play with our collection of Edwardian toys. Head to our servant's wing to see the kitchen; complete with a working coal-fired range, the butler's pantry and the housekeeper's parlour.

Audio tours on your phone!

When you visit the house, you can use your phone to find out a little more about its past. Look out for the QR Codes in the downstairs rooms, scan them with your phone and then tap on the link to hear a short, one minute, introductory history of the room in which you are standing. You will also find some QR Codes around the grounds too.

Amy Johnson

The House was sold to Bridlington Corporation in 1934, and Hull-born aviatrix Amy Johnson was invited to open the Hall to the public on 1 June 1936. Memorabilia was donated in 1958 by the family of the local aviator herself and is on permanent display. New items were added for the 80-year anniversary. There are two dedicated rooms, one displaying the collection and the other showing a short film about her record breaking flight to Australia.

New memorabilia on display

Artefacts from a scrapbook of Amy Johnson memorabilia collected by the late Mike Wilson have gone on display at Sewerby Hall. Mike was a keen and knowledgeable local historian and produced a number of publications, particularly relating to the history of Bridlington.

The material in the scrapbook ranges in date from the 1930's to the early 2000’s and includes magazines, photographs and postcards, first day covers, postage stamps and even a commemorative ceramic tile. Kindly donated by Mike’s widow Diane Wilson in his memory.

The artefacts will be on display until summer 2026.

Please note:
The Amy Johnson exhibition spaces are occasionally closed due to educational workshops, as school pupils investigate her life and achievements. Please contact our Welcome Centre team ahead of your visit if you wish to check the availability of the rooms. Thank you for your understanding.

Online Content

Sewerby Hall at Home

Fun, creative ideas and activities for children and families, all about Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Edwardian life, and the Zoo.
Into the Picture Podcast (external website)

Listen to an archive of podcasts, focusing on the history of the Sewerby on YouTube.
Download Duty Done Again (PDF 12mb)

Re-visit the Duty Done Exhibition, following the history of Bridlington during the Second World War.
Amy Johnson: 90 Years Since Darwin

Special 90th anniversary exhibition of Amy's world famous solo flight to Darwin, Australia from London.
Sewerby Stories

Short stories covering the history of Sewerby and the surrounding area.
Saxons in Sewerby (external website)

A brief history of the Anglo Saxons in the East Riding of Yorkshire. From colonisation through to conversion.