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Sledmere House(Driffield, East Yorkshire, UK) |
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Facilities & Restrictions:Souvenir shop, Dogs allowed, Car park |
An architechtural work of art
Sledmere House is the home of Sir Tatton Sykes, 8th Baronet. There has been a manor house at Sledmere since medieval times. The present house was designed and built by Sir Christopher Sykes, 2nd Baronet, a diary date states "June 17th, 1751 laid the first stone of the new house at Sledmere." Sir Christopher employed a fellow Yorkshireman, Joseph Rose, the most famous English plasterer of his day, to execute the decoration of Sledmere. Rose's magnificent work at Sledmere was unique in his career. A great feature at Sledmere is the `Capability' Brown parkland and the beautiful 18th century walled rose gardens. Also worthy of note is the recently laid out knot-garden. Historic Houses Association Member. Opening Times: 2 Apr - 6 Apr & 1 May - 26 Sept: closed Sat & Mon but open BH Sat & Mon: 11.30am - 4.30pm    |
Location:OS Ref. SE931 648. Off the A166 between York and Bridlington Contact:
Address: Sledmere, Phone: +44(0)1377 236637 Management:Management: Mrs Anne Hines Admissions:
Opening times:OpeningTimes: Apr - 1 Oct: closed on Sats & Mons. Nearest:City: Driffield |
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