Plan your visit

By foot

You can find Oakwell Hall on Nutter Lane/ Nova Lane which runs between Bradford Road and Fieldhead Road.

By bus

The 180 and 229 run between Leeds and Huddersfield. There is a stop at Birstall market place which is a moderate 1 mile walk to the museum.

By car

We're on Nutter Lane in Birstall. Please use postcode WF17 9LG for Sat Navs.

Parking is free.

We have two car parks; on Nutter Lane close by the Hall and on Bradford Road at towards the south west of the site which is open 24 hours a day. Both car parks have spaces for disabled users.

Please note: the Nutter Lane car park is locked over night.

Gift shop

Located within the historic Visitor Centre courtyard, the Oakwell Shop is a great place to find wonderful 'not on the high street' items. It has a superb range of stock from local artisan suppliers, including many that reflect the history of the hall and the beauty of the country park, as well as essential supplies of snacks, cold drinks and ice cream.

Some of our many highlights include stylish 17th century style ceramics by local potter John Hudson (as displayed in Oakwell Hall) and a range of beautiful wildlife mugs, prints and cards by Holmfirth artist Joanne T Kell. You can also find chic home, kitchen and garden accessories, artists' print cards, stationery and books.

Yorkshire foodies will love our range of locally produced goodies including some very locally made honey from Outback Beez who have hives at Oakwell, Brandy Snaps from Wrights of Brighouse; and delicious hand-made fudge and cinder toffee from Farrah's of Harrogate. There are unusual and rare jams and jellies from Farmhouse Kitchen in Sowerby Bridge and also some of the best old fashioned retro sweets around!

For children there is a huge range of traditional and contemporary toys and games to choose from for both indoor and outdoor play, as well as children's jewellery, books and gemstones.

Refreshments

The Willows Coffee Shop is open everyday 9:00-16:00. You can purchase hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, hot food, and delicious cakes and baked goods.

Tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks can be purchased from the Visitor Centre Gift Shop during the week.

Our toilets are located in the Visitor Centre courtyard close by the Hall. These include baby changing facilities and a fully accessible toilet.

Changing Places Toilet

A Changing Places Toilet is an all-in-one facility that caters to the needs of people who are not able to use the toilet independently. The modular Changing Places Toilets includes a ceiling-mounted hoist, changing bench, peninsular toilet, height adjustable wash basin, grab rails to support people using the facility, shower (some of the facilities do not have a shower as this optional for CPT's) and a privacy screen. The facility will allow users to maintain their independence and dignity when out and about in our towns and parks.

Opening times are April to September 09:00am to 17:00pm and October to March 09:00am to 16:00pm.

Our Changing Places Toilets page provides more information about the facility at Oakwell Hall.

Both our onsite car parks have disabled spaces. Our ground floor is fully accessible, but due to the historic building, access for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues cannot be provided to upper floor. Stairs, low doorways and uneven surfaces may also limit access. We have a Large-print guide available.

There is access to gardens via ramps for mobility scooter and wheelchair users. For access to the Park please see Easier Access Map for low gradient routes without steps.

Fully accessible toilets are available in the Visitor Centre.

We are members of the VAQAS scheme and all staff receive disability/equality training.

For full details please see our access statement.

Organised groups are very welcome although booking is essential.

Admission is free during normal opening hours and charges are applicable outside of the normal hours. Contact us to book.