East Riding of Yorkshire Council would like to advise residents and visitors of opening hours for venues, including leisure centres, libraries, museums, archive services and customer service centres, during the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays.
For further information email customer.services@eastriding.gov.uk or call (01482) 393939.
Customer Service Centres
The customer service centres, listed below, will close at 5pm on Monday, 24 December, reopening on Wednesday, 2 January 2013 at 9am.
- Anlaby, Hull Road
- Beverley, Cross Street
- Bridlington, Town Hall, Quay Road
- Cottingham, Market Green
- Driffield, Westgarth
- Goole, Council Offices
- Hessle, Peeler House, Ferriby Road
- Hedon, New Road
- Hornsea, Newbegin
- Howden, Hailgate
- Withernsea, Queen Street
The customer service centres with integrated library facilities listed below, will operate normal Saturday opening hours on 29 December but will be closed for the remaining Christmas period. They will re-open on Wednesday, 2 January 2013.
- Brough, Petuaria Centre,
- Market Weighton, Wicstun Centre
- Pocklington, Pocela Centre
The telephone contact centre will operate with reduced opening hours throughout the holiday period. Call (01482) 393939 for enquiries.
East Riding Registration and Celebratory Services
Date | Beverley | Bridlington | Cottingham | Goole | Withernsea | Driffield |
22/12/2012 | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only |
23/12/2012 | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only |
24/12/2012 | 9am-4pm | 9am-4pm | 9am-4pm | 9am-4pm | 9am-4pm | 9am-4pm |
25/12/2012 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
26/12/2012 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
27/12/2012 | 10am-3pm | Closed | 10am-3pm | Closed | Closed | Closed |
28/12/2012 | 10am-3pm | 10am-3pm | 10am-3pm | 10am-3pm | 10am-3pm | 10am-3pm |
29/12/2012 | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only |
30/12/2012 | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only |
31/12/2012 | 10am-3pm | 10am-2pm | 10am-3pm | Closed | Closed | Closed |
01/01/2013 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| 02/01/2013 | 9am-4.30pm | 9am–12pm 1am–4.30pm | 9am–12pm 1am–4.30pm | 9am–12pm 1am–4pm | Closed | 10am-12pm |
Opening times for East Riding Registration Services for Christmas and New Year are:
Date | Pocklington | Hedon | Hornsea |
22/12/2012 | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only |
23/12/2012 | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only |
24/12/2012 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
25/12/2012 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
26/12/2012 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
27/12/2012 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
28/12/2012 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
29/12/2012 | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only |
30/12/2012 | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only | Pre-booked Ceremonies only |
31/12/2012 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
01/01/2013 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| 02/01/2013 | 10am-12pm | Closed | Closed |
Libraries, Museums and Archives
All libraries and the Treasure House, Beverley, (library, museum and archives service) will be closed on Tuesday, 25, Wednesday, 26, Thursday, 27, Friday, 28, Sunday, 30, Monday, 31 December and Tuesday, 1 January but will be open as normal on Saturday, 29 December. All will return to normal opening hours on Wednesday, 2 January 2013.
Beverley Guildhall is open as usual on Friday, 21 December and Friday, 4 January, but will be closed on Friday, 28 December.
Goole Museum will be open as usual on Saturday, 22 December and closed from Sunday, 23 to Friday, 28 December. The museum will then be open on Saturday, 29 December, but close on Sunday, 30, Monday, 31 December and Tuesday, 1 January 2013. It will then reopen on Wednesday, 2 January 2013.
Skidby Museum is open on Monday, 24 December, until 4pm, and then closed until Saturday, 29 December. It is also open on Sunday, 30 December. It will then close on Monday, 31 December and Tuesday, 1 January and will open as normal from Wednesday, 2 January 2013.
The Spa Bridlington
| Date | Times |
Monday, 24 December | 10am- 5pm |
Tuesday, 25 December | Closed |
Wednesday, 26 December | 10am-10pm |
Thursday, 27 December | 10am-10pm |
Friday, 28 December | 10am-10pm |
Saturday, 29 December | 10am-10pm |
Sunday, 30 December | 10am-9pm |
Monday, 31 December | 10am-1am |
Tuesday, 1 January 2013 | 10am-5pm |
Wednesday, 2 January 2013 | 10am-9pm |
Thursday, 3 January 2013 | 10am-10pm |
The Cafe Bar and building opening times are:
Sewerby Hall and Gardens
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
| Facility | Times |
| Estate | Dawn-dusk |
Car park | 8.30am–4.30pm |
Walled Gardens | 10am-3.30pm |
Temporary toilets in the car park | 8.30am–4.30pm |
Zoo | 10am-3pm |
Clock Tower Tea Rooms* | 10am–2pm |
Estate Office | 8.30am–4.30pm |
Sewerby Hall and Gardens opening times for Christmas and New Year 2012/13 are:
*Returning to normal winter operating hours from Wednesday, 2 January 2013.
(Clock Tower Tea Rooms 10am–3pm)
Please note: All times are subject to weather conditions and the management reserve the right to close early in inclement weather.
Hornsea Floral Hall
Date | Times |
Monday, 24 December | 11pm-2.30am - Christmas Eve Party |
Thursday, 27 December | 9am-12noon |
Thursday, 27 December | 11pm-2.30am - Greenpeace Disco/Band Night |
Friday, 28 December | 9am-12noon |
Saturday, 29 December | 11pm-2.30am - Saturday Night Disco |
Sunday, 30 December | 9am-2pm |
Monday, 31 December | 11pm-3am - New Year's Eve Party |
Hornsea Floral Hall opening times for Christmas and New Year 2012/13 are:
Foreshores Office
The Foreshores Office will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. On all other days, between 27 and 31 December, inclusive, it will be open from 8.30am-12.30pm.
If you have any queries outside these hours please call Sewerby Hall and Gardens on (01262) 673769.
If you have an emergency please call Lifeline on (01377) 256264.
Leisure Centres
From Saturday, 22 December to Thursday, 3 January, general opening times will be as follows for the council’s 11 leisure centres:
Date | Beverley | Haltemprice | Goole | Francis Scaife | Driffield | Leisure World |
22/12/2012 | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | Closed | Normal |
23/12/2012 | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | Closed | Normal |
24/12/2012 | 9am-4pm | Closed | Closed | 7am-4pm | Closed | 7.30am-4pm |
25/12/2012 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
26/12/2012 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
27/12/2012 | 9am-4pm | 10am-7pm | 8am-7.30pm | 10am–7pm | 10am-7pm | 7.30am-4pm |
28/12/2012 | 9am-4pm | 10am-7pm | 8am-7.30pm | 7am - 4pm | 6.30am-4pm | 10am-4pm |
29/12/2012 | 9am-4pm | 10am-6pm | 8am-5pm | 8.30am-5pm | 8.30am-6pm | 7.30am-5pm |
30/12/2012 | 9am-4pm | 10am-6pm | 8am-5pm | 8.30am-5pm | 8.30am-6pm | 8am-5pm |
31/12/2012 | 9am-4pm | Closed | 8am-5pm | 7am-4pm | 6.30am-4pm | 7.30am-4pm |
01/01/2013 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
02/01/2013 | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | Closed |
03/01/2013 | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal |
Leisure centre opening times for Christmas and New Year 2012/13 are:
Leisure centre opening times for Christmas and New Year 2012/13 are: Date | Brid Sports | South Holderness | South Cave | Hornsea | Pavilion |
22/12/2012 | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal |
24/12/2012 | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal |
25/12/2012 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
26/12/2012 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
27/12/2012 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10am-4pm | 9am-4pm |
28/12/2012 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10am-4pm | 9am-4pm |
29/12/2012 | Closed | 9am-9pm | Closed | 9am-6pm | 9am-4pm |
30/12/2012 | Closed | 9am-9pm | Closed | 9am-6pm | 9am-4pm |
31/12/2012 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 9am-4pm |
01/01/2013 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
02/01/2013 | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | Closed |
03/01/2013 | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | Closed |
Day Centres
The council’s day centres:
- Millers Services - Beverley (The Old School House, Hessle and Brough)
- The Pastures Day Services - Goole
- Bridlington Services (Priory View, Applegarth)
- Wold Haven Day Service - Pocklington
- Withernsea Services - (Victoria Avenue, Hornsea and Hedon)
- Driffield Service - Waterview Lodge
- Worklink Services - Cottingham
Will close at 4pm on Monday, 24 December and will reopen at 9am on Wednesday, 2 January 2013.
Children’s Centres
The council’s children’s centres will close on Monday, 24 December and re-open on Wednesday, 2 January 2013.
Youth Support Service Centres
Will close on Monday, 24 December and reopen on Wednesday, 2 January 2013
Waste and Recycling - bin collections and Household Waste Recycling Sites
Christmas waste collection arrangements for 2012:
Please note: there will not be a waste collection service between Tuesday, 25 December and Tuesday,1 January 2013.
Normal collection day | Revised collection day |
Tuesday, 25 December 2012 | Wednesday, 2 January 2013 |
Wednesday, 26 December 2012 | Thursday, 3 January 2013 |
Thursday, 27 December 2012 | Friday, 4 January 2013 |
Friday, 28 December 2012 | Saturday, 5 January 2013 |
Monday, 31 December 2012 | Monday, 7 January 2013 |
Christmas waste collection dates
Normal collections will resume on Monday, 7 January 2013.
The household waste recycling sites are open seven days a week, 10am-5pm, including bank holidays, except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Date | Times |
| Sunday, 23 December | 10am–5pm |
Monday, 24 December | 10am-4pm |
Tuesday, 25 December | Closed |
Wednesday, 26 December | Closed |
Thursday, 27 December | 10am–5pm |
Friday, 28 December | 10am–5pm |
Saturday, 29 December | 10am–5pm |
Sunday, 30 December | 10am–5pm |
Monday, 31 December | 10am–4pm |
Tuesday, 1 January | Closed |
Wednesday, 2 January | 10am–5pm |
Household waste recycling sites (tips) Christmas opening times are as follows
To find out what items can be taken to your local household waste recycling site (tip) please visit the household waste recycling sites page, or call (01482) 393939.