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Mum’s gone to Bridlington: Sewerby Hall

Trish Burgess Posted on10/05/201528/12/2016 Bridlington, Yorkshire 22 Comments
Rory and Juliana on the cliff tops at Sewerby, near Bridlington.

 

“I think these fish and chips might be the best I’ve ever tasted”

 

“Better than the ones we had in Seahouses?”

 

“Hmm, it’s a close call but this fish just melts in the mouth.”

 

 

The setting probably helped. We were sitting on a bench overlooking the sea, just east of Bridlington (you can just see the benches in the above photo) and everyone was happy and relaxed. Piping hot fish and chips from recommended chip shop, Sewerby Fisheries, were devoured from the paper wrapping, the sea air adding extra saltiness to the meal. It was the perfect end to the day
It had begun early as we picked up Rory’s girlfriend, Juliana, from the station at Seamer so she could join us for our little holiday. Once she had settled herself into our gorgeous accommodation, High Barn Cottages, we set off for Sewerby Hall which was only minutes away from our cottage: the ideal choice for a lazy afternoon in the sunshine. A Grade I listed building, constructed in 1714 by the Greame family, Sewerby Hall has had numerous extensions over the years: a stable block, portico and The Orangery. It’s an impressive house, but an intimate, charming one. Bridlington Council purchased it in 1934 and it was opened to the public in 1936 by famous local aviator, Amy Johnson. There is a fascinating collection of memorabilia pertaining to Amy, donated by her father in 1958: it was wonderful to see what a dare-devil she was – truly an inspiring young woman.

Whilst the house has so much to offer, having been restored using furniture from the Victoria and Albert Museum, we were keen to make the most of the warm weather so made a beeline for the zoo. It’s a tiddly zoo but we did see lemurs, alpacas, capuchin monkeys and some very adorable Humbolt penguins.

Although we only had big children with us, the Sewerby Estate is a very family-friendly place with nature detective activities and an outdoor games area. I don’t think our 19 year olds would have been allowed onto the adventure playground but we did pick up some golf clubs and, paying a donation rather than a fee (maybe it was the end of the day and the chap had gone home) we played 18 holes on the putting green where I executed a superb hole-in-one fairly early on. My celebratory dance was enjoyed by a few onlookers who, I’m sure, were most impressed by my obvious talent.

Visitors can also play on a nine-hole pitch and putt course plus, at certain times, they have foot golf which, I gather, is a fairly new hybrid sport, a combination of football and golf. I wonder if that’s the sport I’ve been waiting for: the one I’ve been hard-wired to excel in? I’ll never know.The Clock Tower Cafe would have been a perfect place for a bite to eat if we weren’t already late for a pressing engagement with a battered cod. We said goodbye to this tree (pictured below) , who seemed to be whispering something to us – probably ‘What a remarkable swing you have there, have you thought of taking up the game?’ – and made our way to the cliff top…

Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Church Lane, Sewerby, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO15 1EA. Tel: 01262 673769

 

 

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22 Comments

  1. libby Reply
    11/05/2015 at 6:48 am

    Fish'n'chips..mmmmmm. That tree looks a bit creepy methinks ….

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      14/05/2015 at 3:13 pm

      I know – it gives Dougie the heebie geebies.

  2. Ting Dalton Reply
    11/05/2015 at 8:09 am

    Oh it looks gorgeous, what a stunning place Sewerby looks. There's nothing better that eating amazing fish and chips from the paper while looking at the sea. My favourite past time… looks like we may have to take a trip here… and explore Yorkshire more.

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      14/05/2015 at 3:14 pm

      It's such a big county so you could explore for weeks!

  3. Sarah Reply
    11/05/2015 at 8:48 am

    I feel hungry just reading about that fish and chips! Especially with that view!

    The house sounds nice too…

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      14/05/2015 at 3:15 pm

      Perfect spot – and the house was just next to the sea too, unusual for such a property.

  4. Not From Lapland Reply
    11/05/2015 at 6:44 pm

    ha ha, the tree looks as though it has ninjas hiding in it! Kinda craving fish and chips now

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      14/05/2015 at 3:16 pm

      Ninjas! Now that would have spooked us all 🙂

  5. Steve Reply
    12/05/2015 at 6:19 am

    You had me at fish and chips.

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      14/05/2015 at 3:16 pm

      They were so delicious – never had battered fish taste so moist.

  6. Tim Atkinson Reply
    12/05/2015 at 11:39 am

    Well, well… you could've stopped off for a cuppa at my folks house if I'd known. They're just a short stroll along the cliff-top at Bridlington's north beach. Next time, maybe. And talking of the best fish-n-chips, you'll have to make a return trip if you didn't try these: http://www.bringingupcharlie.co.uk/2014/08/happy-yorkshire-day.html (though the ones at Sewerby are excellent – I speak from plenty of experience!)

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      14/05/2015 at 3:21 pm

      I didn't know your folks lived there. What a great location!
      We did think about going to '149' but this one suited where we were parked! Another time…

  7. Mary @AsturianDiary Reply
    12/05/2015 at 3:21 pm

    Ooh, fish and chips…drenched in vinegar and doused in salt… and eaten atop a windy Yorkshire clifftop… Now you've gone and made me feel all homesick you heartless woman!!

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      14/05/2015 at 3:21 pm

      Sorry about that, Mary 😉

  8. BavarianSojourn Reply
    13/05/2015 at 7:12 pm

    We used to go to Bridlington on school trips when I was young… I had completely forgotten about it until your post! Like Mary, I am now dreaming about fish and chips! 😀

    • Trish Burgess Reply
      14/05/2015 at 3:22 pm

      I can imagine it was a great place for a school trip – miles of sandy beaches.

  9. K Ville Reply
    16/05/2015 at 5:43 pm

    Bridlington sounds like it ought to be grey and sooty – rather surprised by t'photos.

    We played frisbee golf once . The hole was a pole with a sort of chain contraption that caught the frisbee – it was surprisingly hard!

  10. About Last Weekend Reply
    19/05/2015 at 8:28 pm

    I would get on a plane and go to that place for some good fish and chips, they don't get that crispy with the melty with the tasty here
    (wonder why I was never a food writer!)

  11. Older Mum Reply
    25/05/2015 at 12:17 pm

    A lovely day out. I've never been to Bridlington.I'll bet those fish and chips were fab – I love eating them sat outside in the paper with lashings of salt and vinegar – yum! X

  12. Older Single Mum Reply
    02/06/2015 at 8:44 pm

    Love that picture at the top! Sounds an awesome day out 🙂

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