Oakwell Hall Country Park | | An attractive Elizabethan manor
house, set out as a family home of the
1690's and surrounded by 110 acres of
country park. The Visitor Centre
includes a shop, café and the "Discover
Oakwell" gallery. | Please note: The Hall will be closed to the public from Monday 7 July to Friday 1 August during ITV's filming of a new adaptation of Wuthering Heights. The country park, cafe, and visitor centre are open as usual and the events programme is unaffected.
Special features
* Shallow steps to the hall
* Education packs available
* Pre-booking essential
* No access to upper floor for wheelchair users
This beautiful Elizabethan manor house has delighted visitors for centuries. Visiting in the 19th Century, Charlotte Brontë featured it as 'Fieldhead' - the home of the heroine in 'Shirley'. Built in 1583, the hall is now set out as it would have been in tht 1690s, when it was the home of the Batt family. A mixture of authentic and reproduction furnishings provide a real insight into late 17th Century life.
The Batts were members of the gentry and staunch Royalists. Visitors today can easily imagine themselves in post Civil War England when faced with the imposing Great Hall with its gallery, the elegant Painted Chamber and the beatifully panelled parlour: "-this parlour was lined with oak; fine, dark, glossy panels compassed the walls-.Very handsome, reader, these shining brown panels are, very mellow in colouring and tasteful in effect-."
Set in beautiful countryside where you can stroll around the delightful period garden or check out the inhabitants of the wildlife access garden. Pause for refreshments in the Oak Tree Café and treat yourself to a present from the well-stocked shop.
Visit often and watch the seasons change in the country park - 100 acres of the original estate for you to explore. As well as waymarked nature trails and numerous picnic areas, there's an equestrian arena and an adventure playground.
Then explore the 'Discover Oakwell' exhibition. This unique, interactive display, just off the courtyard, introduces children (and grown-ups, too) to the ecology of a country park.
Look out for the events programme. From period candlelight evenings to lively family activities, there's plenty to bring Oakwell to life!
Special features
* Shallow steps to the hall
* Education packs available
* Pre-booking essential
* No access to upper floor for wheelchair users
Access:
We regret that all parts of our museum sites are not yet fully accessible. Fire regulations mean that there are also restrictions on the use of prams and pushchairs indoors. Please contact the museum for further details and any other access information that will help you to plan your visit. |
| For more information, contact: | Oakwell Hall
Nutter Lane,
Birstall,
Batley,
WF17 9LG | Tel: 01924 326240
Fax: 01924 326249
Email: oakwell.hall@kirklees.gov.uk |
Disclaimer:
Please note, in some cases, the instructions for finding venues may only be exact to the the nearest street. Also, whilst we try to ensure these instructions are accurate we cannot accept responsibility for any postcode errors, or to subsequent changes in the venue details. |
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| Venue: |
Oakwell Hall Country Park,
Nutter Lane,
Birstall,
WF17 9LG |
| Getting there: |
Map |
Directions |
| Opening times: |
All year. Normal hours are:
11.00 - 17.00 Mon - Fri
12.00 - 17.00 Sat - Sun
There is a small admission charge 1 Mar - 31 Oct.
Visiting groups should pre-book. |
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