Oakwell Hall at Oakwell Hall & Country Park
This Elizabethan manor house has delighted visitors for centuries. Charlotte Bronte was a regular visitor and Oakwell Hall featured as Fieldhead, the home of the heroine in Charlotte's novel, Shirley.
Oakwell Hall was built in 1583 by John Batt and is set out as a family home of the late 17th century with a fine collection of mainly authentic furnishes.
The formal 17th century garden has recently been restored, with box hedging planted in geometric patters, inspired by the wood and plaster designs inside the Hall.
Beyond the gardens are 100 acres of Green Flag award winning country park featuring a visitor centre, cafe, adventure playground and nature trail.
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Prices
Adult £1.50
Child £0.60
Family £3.30
Contact
Eric BrownTel: 01924 326245
eric.brown@kirklees.gov.uk
www.kirklees.gov.uk
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Hotels and B&Bs
Self CateringVenue
Oakwell Hall & Country ParkNutter Lane, Birstall, WF17 9LG
www.kirklees.gov.uk/visitorportal/whattodo/museums.asp
See location on Google maps.Map reference: SE 218270
By Road:
Follow A62 to Huddersfield, at major set of lights where road meets A652. Follow the A652 north towards Bradford for approximately one mile. Look for our sign on the right hand side of the road.
By Public Transport:
From Batley train station the park is located approximately three miles along the A652 Bradford Road heading towards Bradford.
Parking : free
Accessible by Public Transport : 3 miles from Batley station
Oakwell Hall: Gardens
Oakwell Hall Country Park
