Built in 1598 Burton Agnes Hall is a magnificent example of Elizabethan architecture filled with treasures collected over four centuries. Lawns and topiary bushes surround the Hall and an award winning garden contains a maze, potager, giant games, jungle garden and four thousand plant species.
School groups are very welcome at Burton Agnes Hall and gardens and there is plenty for children to see and do.
The Hall is open daily from 1st April to 31st October and 14th November to 22nd December from 11am to 5pm. Arrangements can also be made to open at 10.00 am if required.
The Hall offers guided tours at no extra cost and can be tailored to suit different curriculums. Of particular interest to school visits is the Tudor period of the Hall. Our guides can conduct tailored tours on this period highlighting the dress, food and traditions of this time. These take approximately 1 hour for school groups.
Tours of the Kitchen Garden are also available with the Head Gardener at no extra cost upon request and last approx 20 minutes. The gardens offer a range of activities including the walled garden with fruit, vegetables and exotic plants, the woodland walk with creepy crawlies to spot, as well as the giant board games and maze!
There are several picnic areas throughout the grounds and school groups can also use the meeting room for lunch and lessons.
There is a website available for teachers to use in preparation for visiting Burton Agnes Hall with ideas for projects and activities with school children. http://inmychair.eriding.net/
Snowdrop Spectacular
4 Feb 2012 to 4 Mar 2012
Wander through a wonderful blanket of snowdrops in our woodland walk.
Orchid Festival
3 Mar 2012 to 4 Mar 2012
A stunning exhibition, sales and advice on growing orchids
Easter Egg Hunt
8 Apr 2012 to 9 Apr 2012
Search for chocolate and meet the Easter Bunny
Garden Tour
8 May 2012
Learn about the history of the walled garden and go behind the scenes of the award winning gardens with the Head Gardener. 1.30pm
Behind the Scenes of Burton Agnes Hall - Tour
9 May 2012
Go behind the scenes at Burton Agnes Hall. 2pm.
Classic Car Rally
13 May 2012
The Cambridge-Oxford Owners' Club will be showcasing their magnificent collection of classic cars.
History Talk
17 May 2012
Held in the Dining Room at Burton Agnes Hall, Pauline Waslin will give an insightful talk about the life and times of an Elizabethan home. 2pm.
Garden Tour
22 May 2012
Learn about the history of the walled garden and go behind the scenes of the award winning gardens with the Head Gardener. 1.30pm.
Gardeners' Fair
26 May 2012 to 27 May 2012
A summer celebration of gardening with stalls, talks and plant surgeries.
Queen's Jubilee Celebrations
5 Jun 2012
Join Burton Agnes Hall for a day of celebrations.
Garden Tour - Twilight Evening Tour
12 Jun 2012
Enjoy a delicious two course meal, prepared with ingredients from the gardens, a talk over coffee from our Head Gardener Jeremy Palmer about the history of the walled garden before enjoying a guided tour of the award winning gardens. 5.00pm.
History Talk
21 Jun 2012
Held in the Dining Room at Burton Agnes Hall Pauline Waslin will give an insightful talk about the life and times of an Elizabethan home.
Garden Tour
3 Jul 2012
Learn about the history of the walled garden and go behind the scenes of the award winning gardens with the Head Gardener.
Jazz & Blues Festival
6 Jul 2012 to 8 Jul 2012
The UK’s hottest jazz and blues acts perform. Camping, barbeques, real ale, tea tent and children’s entertainment
History Talk
19 Jul 2012
Held in the Dining Room at Burton Agnes Hall Pauline Waslin will give an insightful talk about the life and times of an Elizabethan home.
History Talk
23 Aug 2012
Held in the Dining Room at Burton Agnes Hall Pauline Waslin will give an insightful talk about the life and times of an Elizabethan home.
Behind the Scenes of Burton Agnes Hall - Tour
29 Aug 2012
Go behind the scenes at Burton Agnes Hall. 2pm.
Family Fete
1 Sep 2012 to 2 Sep 2012
Fairground fun, magic shows, face painting, treasure hunt, giant games, fun stalls and much more
Michaelmas Fair
27 Oct 2012 to 28 Oct 2012
Seasonal craft and food stalls, entertainers and fairground fun
Christmas Opening
14 Nov 2012 to 23 Dec 2012
Beautiful decorations in the Hall and festive jollity in the courtyard
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