Fraeylemaborg
Fraeylemaborg originated before 1300 as an austere stone house with thick walls. In the 16th century, the building was extended, embellished and a moat was dug.
Take a closer look
From 1670, the two side wings were added so that the building took on a U-shape. Borgheer De Sandra Veldtman started a major renovation in 1781 and determined the current appearance of the borg. Both buildings on the forecourt were also completely renovated at that time. On the left is the treasure house. This used to be a farm and is now a café-restaurant. To the right is the coach house containing the museum shop and exhibition space. The Orangery also serves as an exhibition space.
Cultural events
The borg was occupied by the Thomassen à Thuessink van der Hoop van Slochteren family until 1972. The Gerrit van Houten Foundation in Groningen then became the owner. The borg now has a museum function, combined with a wide range of exhibitions and other cultural events. For instance, art markets and spring fairs are held there. But entire battles are also re-enacted here. And a scouting association has its home base here....
From 1670, the two side wings were added so that the building took on a U-shape. Borgheer De Sandra Veldtman started a major renovation in 1781 and determined the current appearance of the borg. Both buildings on the forecourt were also completely renovated at that time. On the left is the treasure house. This used to be a farm and is now a café-restaurant. To the right is the coach house containing the museum shop and exhibition space. The Orangery also serves as an exhibition space.
Cultural events
The borg was occupied by the Thomassen à Thuessink van der Hoop van Slochteren family until 1972. The Gerrit van Houten Foundation in Groningen then became the owner. The borg now has a museum function, combined with a wide range of exhibitions and other cultural events. For instance, art markets and spring fairs are held there. But entire battles are also re-enacted here. And a scouting club has its home here.
Park
The recently restored park behind the borg dates mainly from the 19th century, with the romantic features of the English Landscape Style. A playful, free exhibition in the Orangery shows how this unique park layout developed.
Follies in the park
Remarkable, romantic structures have been installed as part of the New Follies project (2017). These include a straw temple and, a little further on, a giant hazelnut. Walkways in the park lead past six follies, statues and unusual trees and plants.
Children
For children, there is plenty to do on the estate. They can stilt-walk, hoop or play croquet. There is also a Sprokkeltocht in the park and a treasure hunt in the borg. There are also assignments at the exhibition in the Orangery and a photo hunt along the Follies. The neighbouring Slochterbos also lends itself perfectly to an outing with children. ''Playing hide and seek, climbing up the hill for a while,'' says father Arjan Taaij. ''Autumn is extra fun because of the Kabouterpad and apple picking. That way they keep discovering.'' But spring is also a good time in and around the forest. Then everything comes to a new life again: from the Stein plants to the old oaks.
Accessibility for the disabled
The Coach House with its exhibition space and museum shop, as well as the Orangery, are easily accessible for people in wheelchairs. This also applies to The Farm, where the disabled toilet is located.
The borg itself has many steps and stairs and is not always easily accessible. However, wheelchair ramps are available so that the ground floor of the borg can be visited.
In addition to the regular opening hours below, the Fraeylemaborg will be open from 11am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 July to 30 September.
Opening hours
- Every Monday closed
- Every Tuesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Every Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Every Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Every Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Every Saturday 1 pm - 5 pm
- Every Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm