26th November, 2017. Humberside large period houses (cont.).

Sewerby Hall, an eight bay, three-storey Georgian brick-built house with panoramic views of the North Sea and standing above the rising chalk cliffs of Flamborough Head, is the jewel in the crown of the East Riding’s large period houses. The bulk of the house seen today was built in the early 18th century, the bow-fronted wings and the semi-circular portico being added a century later. Also then the brickwork was rendered in imitation of freestone blocks. In the mid 19th century various built additions to the grounds were constructed, orangery, gatehouse, clock tower on the stable-block plus a parish church and elementary school at the edge of the estate.

As with Baysgarth House, Barton (s.l.b.) the house and grounds were donated to the local authority in the 1930s, the now publically owned Sewerby House and grounds being officially opened to the public in 1936 by the famous aviator Amy Johnson.

An extensive restoration of Sewerby House and grounds between 2012 and 2015 has resulted in an improved visitor experience, the house and grounds being open all year (check website) and incorporating the Museum of East Yorkshire.

Sewerby Hall is grade 1 listed.