Holderness House

This event invites members of the public to visit Holderness House, the former home of Thomas Ferens, one of Hull’s greatest philanthropists

Coinciding with Heritage Open Days, this event invites members of the public to visit Holderness House, the former home of Thomas Ferens, one of Hull’s greatest ever philanthropists.

Welcoming small groups at a time, the public will be able to see the grounds and selected areas of the main house. This will be an exciting opportunity to share the history of the building and the story of the man who gifted it to the City.

Thomas Ferens was a leading figure at Hull firm Reckitt's. We're delighted that this year our event is again working in partnership with this historic company and will feature items from their collection which relate to Feren's time as he rose through the ranks from a confidential clerk to James Reckitt to Chairman.

Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy the grounds. A number of rooms will be open to the public including the main entrance and stairway, Library, Lounge and dining room which will be set up with information on Ferens and the history of the home.

Each event has its own booking URL.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1200 - 1400 & 1500 - 1700

Tuesday 15 September:

10 - 12

Location & directions

Holderness House, Holderness Road, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU8 8QX

Directions:

Gated entrance off Laburnum Avenue. Limited parking available

Contact on day:

Ann Newlove

Telephone number:

+447814486357

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Saturday 12-2 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holderness-house-heritage-open-day-saturday-12th-september-session-1-tickets-1994093862422?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 3-5 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holderness-house-heritage-open-day-saturday-12th-september-session-2-tickets-1994094110163?aff=oddtdtcreator Tuesday 10-12 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holderness-house-heritage-open-day-tuesday-15th-september-tickets-1994094275658?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holderness-house-heritage-open-day-saturday-12th-september-session-1-tickets-1994093862422?aff=oddtdtcreator

Alternative booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holderness-house-heritage-open-day-tuesday-15th-september-tickets-1994094275658?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

08 Aug 2026 09:00 AM

Accessibility details

The site includes wooded areas and uneven paths. Care must be taken at all times.

Additional information

Max number of people:

60

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s)

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