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Burton Constable Hall

Burton Constable Hall

Burton Constable Hall

Burton Constable Hall

Burton Constable Hall

Burton Constable Hall

Burton Constable Hall

Burton Constable Hall

Exploring the local region

Country Houses of East Yorkshire Tour

Explore some of East Yorkshire’s finest houses, galleries and an historic Minster with long-term Yorkshire resident, country house enthusiast and antiques expert, Nicholas Merchant, whose knowledge, humour and enthusiasm has been entertaining Travel Editions’ guests for some fifteen years.  Several of the houses visited are still privately owned offering a more intimate visit, with a contrast of styles on display.

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  • The Travel Editions Experience
    Our tours are thoughtfully crafted and meticulously planned, with every destination, hotel, excursion and stop along the way having been selected to form a truly memorable experience.
  • Meals Included
    All breakfasts and three dinners.
  • Handpicked Accommodation
    Three nights’ accommodation at the four-star Mercure Hull Grange Park, based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room.
  • Discover East Yorkshire’s Country Houses
    Explore East Yorkshire’s historic houses, galleries and magnificent Beverley Minster with Nicholas Merchant. Highlights include privately owned Wassand Hall and Burton Agnes Hall, elegant Sledmere House, Burton Constable Hall with its Capability Brown landscape, and Hull’s impressive Ferens Art Gallery.
  • Your Expert Guide
    Accompanied by Nicholas Merchant throughout, with dedicated tour manager.
  • Transport & Travel
    Coach touring itinerary and all tours and entrance fees as detailed.
MEET YOUR EXPERT GUIDE

Nicholas Merchant

Nicholas is a highly respected lecturer in the decorative and fine arts and an accredited lecturer for The Arts Society. His wide knowledge was developed through work with leading auction houses, including Sotheby’s, before he established a specialist book business devoted to the decorative arts.

Nicholas has led Travel Editions tours in the UK and Europe for close to fifteen years. His convivial style, wit and erudition illuminate every visit, whether he is discussing a country house, a collection or a single remarkable object, and his tours are informative, interesting and above all entertaining.

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Your Itinerary

Explore this incredible tour in detail and discover what makes each day so special. Below, you’ll find a full day-by-day breakdown of your journey, from the moment you arrive to your final farewell. Learn more about the highlights you’ll experience, the unforgettable places you’ll visit, and the unique moments that bring each destination to life. Whether you’re drawn by rich history, stunning landscapes or unforgettable cultural encounters, this itinerary gives you everything you need to picture your adventure and look forward to every step of the way.

Day 1: Arrival and Introduction to East Yorkshire’s Country Houses

Arrive independently from 15.00. Welcome reception, private dinner with wine and talk from Nicholas Merchant.

Beverley Minster

Day 2: Beverley Minster and Wassand Hall

Our first visit on this tour is to the historic and beautiful market town of Beverley, where we will enjoy a guided walking tour and guided visit to its magnificent Minster, a Gothic masterpiece dating back to the early 13th century.  It is one of the largest parish churches in the country and bigger than many more illustrious cathedrals. 

After time for lunch (not included) we head to Wassand Hall for a guided tour.  A Regency House and fine Estate which has been owned by one family since 1520, and is very much a family home. We have time to enjoy the beautiful walled gardens and woodland views outside, as well as the collection of 18th and 19th century paintings, porcelain and furniture in the Hall.

Second talk from Nicholas and dinner at the hotel.

Burton Agnes

Day 3: Sledmere House and Burton Agnes Hall

Begin the day with a visit to Sledmere House, an elegant Georgian country house set within beautiful parkland. Discover its rich history, stunning interiors, and the legacy of the Sykes family, who have shaped and preserved the estate for generations.

Enjoy time for lunch (at own expense) before continuing to the unique Burton Agnes Hall, where a guided tour awaits. Home of the Cunliffe-Lister family for more than 400 years and inherited by the current incumbent when he was just 12 years old, it retains a distinctive “lived-in” quality as well as being an important work of the Elizabethan architect Robert Smythson, to whom Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire is attributed. Dinner at the hotel.

Burton Constable Hall

Day 4: Burton Constable Hall and Ferens Art Gallery

For the final day of our tour, we begin by heading to one of the lesser-known but historically beautiful sites often overlooked by visitors to England’s largest county: Burton Constable.  Home to the Constable family for over 700 years. Located on the outskirts of Hull in East Yorkshire, it is one of the most fascinating English country houses to survive, complete with its historic collections.  

Finally, to Hull itself, City of Culture in 2017 with its little-known but hugely impressive Ferens Art Gallery, which houses one of the UK’s finest art collections – from medieval to modern with works by Frans Hals, Canaletto, Lord Leighton, Stanley Spencer and more. Return to the hotel for approx 17.00.

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Mercure Hull Grange Park
East Yorkshire’s hotel of the year in 2019, set in 12 acres of landscaped gardens, the Mercure is converted and extended from a 19th century manor house with health club, bar, restaurant and comfortable bedrooms with all modern amenities.

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Mobility Information

This tour has a moderate fitness rating, reflecting a fuller itinerary with a good balance of visits, walking and time spent exploring on foot.
 
Some visits may involve cobbled streets, uneven paving, slopes, steps, stairs, limited seating, or walking from the coach drop-off point to the entrance of a site or attraction. The exact demands will vary from day to day, and we highlight specific practical details within the itinerary wherever possible.
 
You should feel comfortable walking at a steady group pace, standing during visits and enjoying a full day of sightseeing.
 
If you are unsure whether this tour is right for you, please contact us before booking.

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Tour FAQ

If you have a question, we are more than happy to answer it via email or phone, but you may find your answer below more quickly.

Simply complete our online booking form or give us a call on 020 7251 0045 between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday where you can speak to a real person. A 20% deposit per person is required at the time of booking, to book your place. Payments by debit card or credit card incur no charge. 

You must pay for the balance of your holiday at least 12 weeks before departure. Please note: no reminder for balance payments is sent to you and are not receipted unless requested. If you book your holiday within 12 weeks of departure, full payment is required at time of booking. Please note that some tours may require final payment to be paid earlier than 12 weeks, due to financial commitment with suppliers. The exact date will be notified to you at the time of booking. Final joining instructions and documentation will be dispatched approximately 10 days before travel.

In almost all cases, the price includes your accommodation, meals as described in the itinerary, all excursions shown in the programme, and travel arrangements from the UK. Excursions are taken by private coach exclusively for Travel Editions guests. If anything is ever excluded from the price, it will be clearly marked as optional and payable locally, you won’t find any hidden extras on your final bill. Travel Editions operates a firm no-surcharge policy, so the price you are quoted is the price you pay.

The specifics vary by tour and are set out in your individual itinerary, but most of our tours depart from London, either by Eurostar from St Pancras International or by air. For rail tours, we advise allowing at least one hour before the Eurostar departure when planning your journey to London. For flights, all costs are based on economy class unless otherwise stated, and all times shown are local time. For tours in the UK, these often start at the hotel in question.

Flight upgrades and connections from regional airports are available on request and subject to availability, contact us on 020 7251 0045 or at tours@traveleditions.co.uk for details. We strongly recommend not booking non-refundable connecting travel until you have received your final joining instructions, which are sent around 10 days before departure and confirm all timings and meeting points.

Yes, and you’re very welcome. Single room supplements apply on most tours, reflecting the fact that single and double rooms are generally priced similarly by hotels. If you would prefer to share with another solo traveller of the same gender, we are happy to arrange this, simply let us know at the time of booking. Sharing is subject to another traveller in the same situation being booked on the same tour.

Each tour is accompanied by a dedicated tour manager, who in most cases will travel out from the UK with the group. On some tours, the tour manager will meet you at your destination station or airport, with full details being confirmed in your joining instructions 10 days before travel. Many of our tours are also led by expert lecturers or specialist guides whose knowledge brings each destination to life; details of who will be accompanying your particular tour are included in the individual tour pages and itineraries.

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