Quick answer
Burton Constable Hall is a historic country house near Hull, set in 330 acres of Capability Brown parkland. The Hall is closed 2 to 20 November 2026 for Christmas preparations. It reopens on 21 November 2026. From 21 November to 20 December 2026 it opens 11am to 4pm (last admission 3pm), including Mondays, with Christmas ground-floor rooms. The Hall then closes from 21 December 2026 to 19 March 2027. The day tickets page lists Hall and parkland tickets at £16 for adults and £8.50 for children. The parkland is not free. Pushchairs cannot be used inside the Hall, but it lends a limited number of its own pushchairs for indoor use.
Is it right for my child?
- The Christmas Hall: from 21 November to 20 December 2026, “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” recreates a Victorian Christmas Eve in the 1850s. It includes a new festive dog trail for children through the ground-floor rooms.
- Trail booklet: Pudding’s Guide, a children’s trail, costs £2 from the Gift Shop or Hall Front Desk.
- Outdoors: open parkland, woodland paths and lakes.
- Safety: the terms say parts of the site have uneven ground, open water, livestock and low lighting. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
- Sounds: the FAQ says the Hall is generally peaceful, but its historic clock strikes on the hour.
Plan your visit: a parent’s checklist
- Check the Hall dates. The Hall is closed 2 to 20 November 2026, while the parkland, gift shop and Stables Kitchen stay open.
- Book online if you can. Booking is not required, but the FAQ strongly recommends it, especially at weekends, in holidays and on event days.
- Check the donation box. On 13 November the ticket shop added an optional 10% Gift Aid donation unless it was switched off.
- Carers and members need a ticket too. On 13 November the ticket shop asked essential carers and Historic Houses members to get a free ticket before visiting.
- Bring a baby sling and sturdy footwear. Paths are mainly compacted gravel and can be uneven.
Prices and tickets
These standard prices, without the optional donation, were on the day tickets page and in the ticket shop on 13 November 2026.
- Hall and parkland: adult £16, child £8.50, family (2 adults and 2 children) £42, additional child £4.38.
- Parkland only: adult £9, child £5, family (2 adults and 2 children) £25, additional child £4. You can upgrade to include the Hall on the day.
- Child ages differ between official pages. The day tickets page says child tickets cover ages 4 to 16 and under 4s are free. On 13 November the ticket shop gave child tickets as ages 3 to 15, with free tickets for ages 0 to 2 inclusive. Follow your booking.
- Carers: free when accompanying someone they care for. Add a carer ticket when booking online. Bring proof, such as a council Carer’s Allowance letter, a GP carer letter or a CEA Card.
- Changes: tickets are non-refundable. The FAQ says date changes may be possible if requested at least 24 hours ahead, subject to availability.
Pushchairs, babies and toilets
- Pushchairs: the FAQ says pushchairs cannot be used inside the Hall, but a limited number are available to borrow. The families page says these loan pushchairs are for use inside the Hall. Baby slings are another option.
- Baby changing: available in both the Hall and the Stables.
- Feeding: feed your baby anywhere you feel comfortable. The café warms bottles on request.
- Toilets: in the Stables Courtyard and within the Hall.
Food and drink
The Stables Kitchen is the café. It is open daily from 10am to 4pm, until 5pm in British Summer Time, and closed 24 to 31 December. You do not need an admission ticket to use it.
It serves sandwiches, toasties, soups, jacket potatoes and cakes, with a children’s menu and highchairs. Picnics are welcome in the outdoor areas.
Getting there and parking
- Address: Burton Constable Hall, Burton Constable, Skirlaugh, East Yorkshire HU11 4LN.
- Parking is free. Blue Badge spaces sit next to the ramped access to the Ticket Desk and Stables Kitchen. A second Blue Badge area in front of the Hall may not be available on some event days, so check ahead.
- By train: Hull Paragon Interchange is the nearest station, about 10 miles or 25 minutes away by taxi.
- By bus: the nearest stop is on Balk Lane in Sproatley, and the venue says East Yorkshire Motor Services’ 277 departs regularly from Hull Paragon Interchange. From the stop it is about a two-mile walk. The venue recommends the signposted route through Burton Constable Holiday Park as the safest.
When to visit
- Hall closure: the Hall is closed 2 to 20 November 2026 for Christmas preparations. It reopens on 21 November 2026.
- Christmas season: 21 November to 20 December 2026, 11am to 4pm, last admission 3pm, including Mondays. Standard Hall admission applies.
- Winter closure: the Hall closes 21 December 2026 to 19 March 2027. The parkland and Stables Kitchen stay open, but close 24 to 31 December.
- Winterlight: The Tudor Glow: a 645-metre outdoor light trail through the grounds after dark, with its own tickets. The event page gives dates of 3 to 23 December 2026, and the What’s On listing shows 3 to 13 December. On 13 November the booking calendar offered 3 to 6, 10 to 13 and 17 to 23 December.
- Winterlight tickets: on 13 November the shop listed standard prices of adult £23.50, child (3 to 16) £18.50, carers and under 3s free. A family ticket (2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children) cost £75.
- Winterlight times and paths: entry slots run every 15 minutes from 4pm, last entry 7.15pm, and children must be with an adult. Paths are gravel and wood chip, and can be uneven, especially when wet.
Additional needs and disability support
The access page says SEND information is being updated, and invites families to contact the team with questions.
- Hall access: a ramped main entrance, and the ground floor is accessible to wheelchair users. One small step leads down into the Dining Room on the Christmas route.
- Wheelchairs: free to borrow. Scooter users are asked to leave scooters outside the Hall and transfer to a borrowed wheelchair.
- Upstairs: the first-floor rooms are closed during the Christmas season until the full tour resumes in 2027.
- Hearing loops at the Ticket Desk, the Great Hall reception desk and the Stables Kitchen counter.
- Accessible toilets in the Hall and the first stable courtyard. The courtyard ones are reached by a gravel path and cobbles.
- Not mentioned: the access page does not mention a Changing Places toilet or a sensory guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Burton Constable Hall open in November 2026?
The Hall is closed 2 to 20 November 2026 for Christmas preparations. It reopens on 21 November 2026. The parkland and Stables Kitchen stay open from 10am to 4pm.
Is the parkland at Burton Constable free?
No. The FAQ says you need a valid ticket or Annual Pass for the Hall, Stables and parkland. The Stables Kitchen needs no admission ticket.
Can you take a pushchair into Burton Constable Hall?
Pushchairs cannot be used inside the Hall, but the Hall lends a limited number of its own pushchairs for use inside. Baby slings are also allowed.
Is Winterlight included with a Hall ticket?
The Winterlight page lists its own ticket prices, and the official pages we checked do not say a day ticket includes it. Trail entry starts at 4pm.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs on short leads are welcome in the parkland and the Stables Kitchen, but not inside the Hall, except assistance dogs.
How long should we allow?
The families page says most families spend around 2 hours in the Hall, and 3 to 4 hours or more in the parkland. Only the Hall’s ground floor is open in the Christmas season.
Checked on 13 November 2026 against the official opening times, day tickets, FAQ, families, accessibility and Winterlight pages of Burton Constable, and its ticket shop. Prices and times can change, so check before you travel.
