School Visits

School groups are very welcome at Burton Agnes Hall and there is plenty for children to see and do. The Hall offers guided tours tailored to school groups and the gardens offer a range of activities including the woodland walk with creepy crawlies to spot, the walled garden with fruit, vegetables and exotic plants as well as the giant board games and maze!

Opening Times

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.

Admission Charges 2011/2012

A special concessionary rate is made for Primary and Junior school groups to the Hall and Grounds for £2.00 per person (adults and children). This should be paid at the reception desk on arrival and cheques can be made payable to 'Burton Agnes Hall Preservation Trust'.

Guided tours of the Hall for groups are available at no extra cost. These take approximately 1 hour for school groups. If your party consists of more than 30 people it may be divided into smaller groups.

Tours of the Kitchen Garden are available with the Head Gardener at no extra cost upon request and last approx 20 minutes.

Picnics

There are picnic areas adjacent to the car park and also in the Children's Corner. School groups can also use the meeting room above the Farm Shop on application.

Access

There is access to the ground floor of the Hall for wheelchairs and a disabled toilet in the courtyard. The grounds, woodland walk and walled garden are wheelchair accessible.

Learning

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/

If you would like further information on school visits or would like to make a booking please contact the Estate Office on 01262 490324 or email us at office@burtonagnes.com.