Burton Agnes Manor House
Burton Agnes Hall, Burton Agnes, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 4NB
In 1274, both passed by marriage to another notable family, the Somervilles. In about 1323, Joan Somerville married Rhys ap Gruffud. Their descendant Sir Walter Griffith is credited with restoring the Old Hall and adding its present roof in the 15th century.
The adjacent new Hall (not in the care of English Heritage, but open to the public) was built by Sir Henry Griffith between 1601 and 1610, probably to designs by Robert Smythson. In 1654, the estate passed to Sir Henry’s nephew, Sir Francis Boynton, and it remains in the ownership of the Boynton family.
In the early 18th century, the Old Hall was partly rebuilt in brick and converted to a laundry. The new Hall was partly remodelled around the same period. The Old Hall was taken into guardianship in 1948 and a programme of restoration was undertaken, including the repair and remodelling of some of the original openings.
Excavations were carried out at the site in 1984.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 1100-1700
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1100-1700
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1100-1700
- Monday 15 September:
- 1100-1700
- Tuesday 16 September:
- 1100-1700
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 1100-1700
- Thursday 18 September:
- 1100-1700
- Friday 19 September:
- 1100-1700
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1100-1700
- Sunday 21 September:
- 1100-1700
Location & directions
Burton Agnes Hall, Burton Agnes, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO25 4NB
- Directions:
- Parking: A car park is available behind the church, which is adjacent to the manor house. Follow signs for Burton Agnes Hall. The Manor House is in the grounds of the Hall. Please note, Burton Agnes Hall is a separate attraction (not English Heritage) and there is a charge for admittance to the Hall and the gardens, but not the Manor House
- Contact on day:
- English Heritage
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Please note, Burton Agnes Hall is a separate attraction (not English Heritage) and there is a charge for admittance to the Hall and the gardens, but not the Manor House.
