Summer Of Fun Continues With Week Of Events Including EYTCC Gathering

The Summer of Fun at Sewerby Hall and Gardens is continuing, with a varied programme of fun activities and events throughout the school holidays, until Friday, 31 August.

The fifth week of events begins on Monday, 20 August with a Rusticus Encounter : Greek Storyteller! Be amazed by ancient stories of gods and monsters with storyteller Apollo.

The following day, Tuesday, 21 August will feature a Rusticus storytime : Robin Hood! Choose sides as the woodland creatures create a performance from their trunk of epic adventure stories. Sing songs with the outlaws and feast at the Sheriff’s banquet.

Wednesday, 22 August will be a Magic Day with face painting; there will be balloon modelling and temporary tattoos, with interactive magic shows in the Orangery, and donkey rides (small charge).

Thursday, 23 August brings a Rusticus Adventure : Shipwreck! A boatload of magical characters have been wrecked off the coast of Sewerby and are making mischief around the grounds. A chance to enjoy energetic adventure walks and activities inspired by Shakespeare’s play, The Tempest.

On Friday, 24 August, there will be Family Classic Games as part of Active Coast, and there will also be a chance to make fruit kebabs in the zoo at 11am and 1.30pm.

Another of the Summer of Fun highlights will be on Sunday, 26 August, when the Bank Holiday weekend line-up will include the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club (EYTCC) Summer Gathering – visitors will be able to see many historic and classic vehicles on display and talk to their owners. The day will also include a Craft Fair and music from the Shamrock Experience.

Full details of all the Summer of Fun events – and all the regular features of Sewerby Hall and Gardens, including the house, exhibitions, gardens, zoo, café and shop – can be found on the new-look website, www.sewerbyhall.co.uk which also now features discounted online advance booking.