Burton Constable Hall
East Yorkshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Burton Constable Foundation
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Skirlaugh, Hull HU11 4LN
Telephone 01964 562400
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Burton Constable Hall is the Elizabethan mansion of the Constable family, now cared for by a charitable foundation. Reviewers are struck by how many rooms are open, with several saying they had never walked through so many in one house and needing around two hours to do it. The room guides are praised repeatedly for their knowledge, and the cafe gets good reports; some visitors do note visible cracks and damp marks in parts of the interior.
Worth the trip
The sheer number of rooms open, staffed by guides reviewers describe as a font of knowledge in almost every one.
Before you go
Allow around two hours for the house alone, and note that a few reviewers found the signage around the site less clear than they would have liked.
The room guides and volunteers are what reviewers praise most, described as extremely well informed and generous with their time, and several mention the unusually large number of rooms open, with one visit taking close to two hours indoors. The cafe is well reviewed, including for sitting outside with tea and cake, and the grounds are described as lovely and peaceful. Opinions are less positive on the condition of the interior, with one reviewer noting cracks and damp or leak marks in almost every room and saying the house needs significant investment, while still recommending a visit. One visitor found the signage on the estate walks poor enough that they went off track, and another who stayed on site mentions a cheap bar, good food and friendly staff. Christmas is mentioned by one reviewer as a time worth returning for.
Elizabethan mansion of the Constable family, now cared for by a charitable foundation.
“Lovely place to stay, it’s peaceful, well kept grounds. Bar is cheap and staff are friendly. Food is nice also.”- paige black, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “The food in the cafe is good and it was lovely to be able to sit outside with tea and cake today (end of March).” - Claire Hawkins
Common questions about Burton Constable Hall
Where is Burton Constable Hall?
Burton Constable Hall is in East Yorkshire, England, at Skirlaugh, Hull HU11 4LN.
Do you need a ticket to visit Burton Constable Hall?
Yes - Burton Constable Hall is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Burton Constable Foundation. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Burton Constable Hall?
Yes - Burton Constable Hall offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Burton Constable Hall?
The sheer number of rooms open, staffed by guides reviewers describe as a font of knowledge in almost every one.
Is Burton Constable Hall a ruin or still intact?
Burton Constable Hall is largely intact - Elizabethan mansion of the Constable family, now cared for by a charitable foundation.
