Oakwell Hall Country Park | | An attractive Elizabethan manor house, set out as a family home of the 1690s and surrounded by 110 acres of country park. The Visitor Centre includes a shop, café and the "Discover Oakwell" gallery. | This beautiful Elizabethan manor house has delighted visitors for centuries. Visiting in the 19th Century, Charlotte Brontė 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. Set in beautiful countryside where you can stroll around the delightful period garden or check out the inhabitants of the wildlife garden.
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. |
| For more information, contact: | Oakwell Hall
Nutter Lane,
Birstall,
Batley,
WF17 9LG | Tel: 01924 326240
Fax: 01924 326249
Email: oakwell.hall@kirklees.gov.uk |
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Related Links: |
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Kirklees Image Archive
Photographic archive of Kirklees.
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Oakwell Hall Country Park
Oakwell web site - information about the hall, country park and gardens, facilities, volunteering, education, image gallery and the history of Oakwell.
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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
Small admission charge to the Hall.
Visiting groups should pre-book. |
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