South Yorkshire Historic Houses

Bishops’ House
 
The oldest surviving half-timbered house in Sheffield. Built in about 1500 it gives visitors a tantalising flavour of Tudor and Stuart England. A true hidden gem, tucked away at the top of Meersbrook Park it boasts wonderful panoramic views of the city.
 
Norton Lees Lane, Sheffield  S8 9BE   Tel: 0114 278 2600

Brodsworth Hall & Gardens 
 
One of the most complete surviving examples of a Victorian Country House in England, The Hall still has original furnishings, faded opulence, servants wing and restored victorian gardens
 
Brodsworth, Doncater DN5 7XJ  Tel: 01302 722598 
 
Conisbrough Castle
                    
The white, cylindrical keep of this 12th-century castle is a spectacular structure. Made of magnesian limestone, it is the only example of its kind in England. Recently restored, with two new floors and a roof, it is a fine example of medieval architecture and was one of the inspirations for Sir Walter Scott’s classic novel, Ivanhoe
 
Connisbrough,  Doncaster, DN12 3BU  Tel: 01709 863329   Email
 
Cannon Hall Park and Gardens & Museum
 
Seventy acres of historic park and historic walled gardens surround this elegant 18th century country house museum. With delights such as fine paintings, pottery and furniture and the unique pear tree collection dating from the 1760’s.
 
Cawthorne, Barnsley  S5 4AT   Tel: 01226 790270    Email
 
Cusworth Hall & Museum of South Yorkshire
 
Former home of the Battie Wrightson family and built in the 1740s, Cusworth Hall is set in 50 acres of parkland and contains displays illustrating everyday life in South Yorkshire over the last 200 years. Exhibits include costumes, childhood, transport and local occupations
 
Cusworth Lane Doncaster   DN5 7TU   Tel: 01302 – 782342
 
Cutlers’ Hall
 
A spectacular building dating from 1832 and is steeped in Sheffield history. Home to the Cutlers’ company (Sheffield’s livery company) and host to the annual celebration of Sheffield’s manufacturing industry, the Cutlers’ Feast, it houses a superb collection of silver and is architecturally breathtaking.
 
Church Street, Sheffield  S1 1HG  Tel: 0114 272 8456   Email

Renishaw Hall, Gardens and Museum
 
Superb 7 acre Italinate gardens standing in 300 acres of mature parkland with woodland walk, sculpture park, nature trail and reserve. Don’t miss the Sitwell family museum, costume gallery, John Piper Gallery and performing art gallery. Exhibition event every month during season by local artists.
 
Renishaw Park, Sheffield S21 3WB  Tel: 01246 432310
 
Sheffield Manor Lodge
 
A scheduled ancient monument.  Mary Queen of Scots was held prisoner at Sheffield Manor Lodge for 14 years of her captivity on the orders of Elizabeth I and as such is of local, regional and national significance.  The intact Turret House is listed grade II* and the Manor Lodge ruins are listed grade II .

Manor Lane (off City Road), Sheffield  S2 1UH   Tel: 0114 264 8327    Email

Town Hall
 
Opened by Queen Victoria in 1897, the Grade I listed building is made of Derbyshire stone with an ornate interior of wonderful stonework, striking Italian marble, elegant mosaic floors and incredible ornate plaster ceilings. It provides a stunning backdrop for the magnificent Peace Gardens. A bronze statue of Vulcan also stands atop the 200ft tower, a symbol of Sheffield’s steel industry. This building now houses Sheffield City Council Offices, chamber and committee rooms.
 
Pinstone Street, Sheffield  S1 2HH  Tel: 0114 272 6444