Sewerby Hall & Gardens

Sewerby Hall is a Grade 1 listed building constructed between 1714-1720 by the Greame family.

 

The landscaped gardens are over 50 acres, and are multi-award winning (Yorkshire in Bloom Gold: 2008-11). As well as the Walled Garden, there is also a sensory and rose garden, beautiful for a walk or picnic. There are many woodland walks too.

They offer children's activity sheets and guides; all ready to help you plan your visit on their own section of the website, Kids at Sewerby. There is a children's playground on site.

Oh and did I mention it has a zoo too?!

Great family day out, although I'd suggest checking the weather before you go. 

Bondville Village

Whilst on holiday I decided that we should take Little Lady to Bondville Miniature Village. I went as a kid and was fascinated, would it live up to those distant memories?

There are over 200 individual buildings and 1000 handmade painted character figures, depicting everyday scenes. A steam train runs on a track throughout the village, although it wasn't operating when we were there. There is even a river and a harbour complete with boats.

The details are amazing. There are various funny things planted around for you to spot as you walk through. If you want to, there is even a quiz provided. It took several attempts walking around for us to find the answers! 

It is well worth a visit, definitely if you have kiddos.
The lovely lady who runs the village now, also runs a cafe, which sells homemade cakes too!

Bondville Model Village

Main Street, Sewerby, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO16 1ER

Summer Sun

Myself, Daddy and Little Lady went to Blue Dolphin Caravan Park on holiday this week.

It was one of the Sun paper promotions, (please don't judge me!), and all we could afford after Daddy's redundancy last year. 

To be honest, we weren't expecting much, I mean one caravans much the same as any other. I remember staying a Primrose Valley as a kid, but I don't remember anything about the actual park.

Blue Dolphin is a Haven park and has a variety of activities on site, such as a fishing lake, playgrounds, sports centre, as well as the actual entertainment complex.

Although there are lots of activities available, either included or for a fee, that suited a variety of ages, only a couple seemed suitable for the age of Little Lady, and they seemed to be middle in the day. As we went out to various places, we didn't get to try them.

The site is great for exploring the East Coast. Filey, Scarborough, Bridlington, Robin Hood's Bay, and Flamborough are all within easy reach. There is a bus stop outside of the park, if you don't have a car / want to drive. 

Can you tell Little Lady likes to eat the sand?