3 Best Places To Visit in East Riding

“Sewerby Hall and Gardens is a Grade I listed Georgian country house set in 50 acres of landscaped gardens and early 19th-century parkland in the village of Sewerby. The hall is located 2 miles from the seaside town of Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Sewerby Hall and Gardens is uniquely situated in a dramatic clifftop position with spectacular views over Bridlington. The estate offers everything from the house's deep-rooted heritage to its magnificent gardens. Their diverse collection of animals includes various critters, from small animals like guinea pigs and micropigs to larger ones like Sika deer and Cameroon sheep. They also have rose gardens, which take centre stage throughout the summer months. Adults and children can explore history through the educational activities available.”

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“Bridlington Animal Park is an award-winning, family-owned business with lots to offer for a fun-filled family day out. The zoo offers a fun-filled family day out and has many birds, including parrots, falcons, and owls. The zoo includes zebras, marmosets, civets, wallabies, meerkats, raccoons, camels, porcupines, and many more furry friends. Their daily timetable includes flying demonstrations, feeding, and animal handling. This zoo also has a range of experiences for all ages, including meeting the meerkats and an owl encounter experience. They offer competitive rates for schools and groups, providing a programme aligned with the National Curriculum.”

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“Goole Museum houses the largest collection of Reuben Chappell's work outside the National Maritime Museum, where visitors can see many of his famous ship paintings in the education room. Visitors can explore models of boat builders, ship paintings, and exhibits related to domestic life and leisure pursuits, transporting themselves into the past. They can experience people's lives, love and loss, and their industrial heritage at this community museum. The museum's collection includes a model of Sir Malcolm Campbell's ocean-going motor yacht, Blue Bird, built by Goole Shipbuilders in 1938. They can also view watercolours by request. Children can play with sea-themed activities, or borrow Explorer resources to make fascinating discoveries around the exhibition spaces.”

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