Kirklees Museums and Galleries – Oakwell Hall and Gardens
Nova Lane, Batley, WF17 9LF. England
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Oakwell Hall is a Grade 1 listed Elizabethan manor house, furnished as a family home of the 1690s, complete with its own mysterious ghost! Oakwell Hall was also visited by Charlotte Bronte in the 1830s and was immortalised as ‘Fieldhead’ in her 1849 novel ‘Shirley’. Outdoors, you can explore 110 acres of Green Flag Award winning country park with period gardens, nature trails, mountain bike track, playground and picnic areas, gift hop and cafe. They offer whole or half day workshops, and self led visits.
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Tudor Hall and Costume Visit or Environmental Visit
Tudor Hall and Costume Visit
During this visit, students will explore The Hall with a guide, examine, investigate and compare the clothing worn by rich and servant children, gain an understanding of what the clothing tells us about their lives, handle, identify and investigate Tudor period objects in their History Mystery game.
Environmental Visit
Students can explore the things that lurk beneath the surface at Oakwell Hall. Teachers can choose from a menu of options including habitat hunts, pond study, mini beast safari and plant life sessions. Schools can also choose to undertake a self-led visit and be provided with tailored trails and activities.
More informationWorkshop Prices
Workshops for up to 36 pupils: £245 Tutor Visit, Kirklees schools £225.
Environmental £220, Kirklees schools £220.
Self – led £60.
More informationVenue Details
Contact
www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/museums-and-galleries/oakwell-hall.aspx
Address
Nova Lane, Batley
WF17 9LF. England
Opening Hours
Can open any day for school visits from 10am - 14:30pm