Deers to charge into your home as Yorkshire country house moves safari online

The unique annual deer safari is moving online for a virtual tour on the Sledmere social media channels this week, giving the opportunity to get up close to their herd of red deer and meet all the new-born fawns.

Deer have been farmed at Sledmere for over 30 years. The herd includes 201 hinds, seven stags, 77 yearling hinds and 110 yearling stags.

Usually planned for late June, just as the calving season is in full swing, the deer safari is one of the Sledmere team’s favourite events too.

"We were so keen not to let this ‘once a year’ opportunity to pass by as and we’ve thought long and hard about how we can get everyone there and make sure you can see all the action from the Deer Park live from your home."

Mr Fenwick said: "The Deer Safari is a really special event as it’s something a little bit different.

"Deer are usually wild animals but as our farm team are in close contact with them everyday they are more tame and often will eat out out of your hand. This means you can get really close up and see exactly how amazing they are".

Sledmere grounds and gardens, Rare breed Farm Park, adventure playground and retail outlets are now open Tuesday to Sunday 10am until 5pm.

They will also be going ahead with the summer holidays Maize Maze from Tuesday 28th July.

Social distancing applies, there are hand sanitising stations positioned around the site to use regularly.

You will need to to book your ticket online before you arrive and keep to the one way systems that guide you around the site.

Originally built in 1751 by Richard Sykes, the country house has remained in the Sykes family since and is the current home of Sir Tatton Sykes, 8th baronet.

It is a Georgian house but Edwardian too having been gutted by a fire in 1911 and then undergoing restoration work that continued throughout much of the First World War.

Visitors have been welcomed there for over 250 years.

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