Talks & Tours

Part of our Heritage Lecture Series, this talk by Neil Hutty draws on 15 objects from his East Riding Yeomanry collection, marking VE Day’s 80th anniversary and tracing the regiment’s rich military heritage.

Join us in the magnificent Great Hall at Burton Constable Hall for a new Heritage Lecture Series of five weekly talks exploring the history, art, architecture, and collections of this remarkable historic house.

Part of our Heritage Lecture Series, this talk showcases 75 postcards documenting Burton Constable from 1903 to today. Featuring images by local photographer Charles Pinchbeck and revealing handwritten messages, the collection offers a vivid glimpse into the estate’s development and its social history.

Part of our Heritage Lecture Series, this talk offers an exclusive look at Burton Constable’s remarkable painting collection, spanning 1685 to 2004. Through these artworks, it reveals the family’s long-standing passion for collecting and commissioning, offering rare insights into the people, culture, and heritage that shaped the house.

Part of our Heritage Lecture Series, this talk explores Hull’s role as an 18th- and 19th-century furniture-making centre, highlighting the expertly crafted pieces commissioned by the Constable family and the skilled artisans behind them.

Part of our Heritage Lecture Series, this talk traces the architectural evolution of Burton Constable Hall, exploring the key changes that have shaped the estate over the centuries and the historical forces behind them. It offers a deeper appreciation of the house’s rich architectural heritage and its development through time.