Brodsworth Hall and Gardens (English Heritage)

Brodsworth Hall
Brodsworth
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 7XJ
England

Website

www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/brodsworth-hall-and-gardens/

Telephone

01302 722598

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Explore the changing fortunes of a wealthy Victorian family in this once opulent Yorkshire country home. Discover 150 years of family life documented at Brodsworth Hall: from silk and chandeliers, to the austerity of life during WWII.

Take a walk around the labyrinthine â€˜grand gardens in miniatureâ€™, now restored to their Victorian heyday. Follow an investigative trail for all ages in the Work & Play exhibition, dramatising the lives of Brodsworthâ€™s family, servants and tenants. Thereâ€™s also plenty to explore in the enchanting gardens, from the classical summerhouse to the Rose Dell with hundreds of rose varieties.

Venue Type:

Heritage site, Historic house or home

Opening hours

House : 1-31 Oct Sat-Sun 12pm-4pm, Closed 1 Nov-31 Mar. Gardens & Tearoom: 1-31 Oct Tue-Sun 10am-5.30pm. Gardens, Tearoom, Shop & Service Wing: 1 Nov-23 Dec Sat-Sun 10am-4pm, Closed 24-30 Dec & 1 Jan, 31 Dec 10am-4pm, 2 Jan-12 Feb Sat-Sun 10am-4pm, 13-17 Feb daily 10am-4pm, 18 Feb-31 Mar Sat-Sun 10am-4pm

Admission charges

9.00/8.10/5.40 House & gardens, 5.50/5.00/3.30 Gardens only

Discounts

English Heritage

Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Soldiers, Socks and Scullery Maids

29 March 2013 — 19 March 2014 *on now

Life on the Brodsworth estate in both world wars is explored in a new exhibition, with audio recordings offering vivid personal stories of when the army requisitioned the hall in the 1940s.

As people left to serve in both wars, those at home supported the war effort, making ‘comforts’ for troops and raising funds. Highlights include letters from men in the trenches thanking a school girl for her knitting, and garments made for servicemen in the Second World War. A series of events is linked to the exhibition.

Suitable for

Any age

Admission

Free with admission.

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/brodsworth

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Brodsworth at War - The Home Front

25 — 27 May 2013

Immerse yourself in the 40s this weekend with a long weekend of living history, performance and nostalgia. Various Home Guard soldiers train on the lawns of Brodsworth and the costumed actors of the household do their bit.

Suitable for

Any age

Admission

£10.50

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/brodsworth-at-war-the-home-front-bro-25-may

Brodsworth at War - Children's Home Front

28 May — 2 June 2013

Join the Discover History duo for a week of interactive performances – find out for yourself how to make do and mend and what life was like during the War. You can even sign up for the Brodsworth Home Guard! Activities indoors and outdoors each day.

Suitable for

Family friendly

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/brodsworth-at-war-childrens-home-front-bro-28-may

Classic Cars for Father's Day

16 June 2013

Recall motoring memories and classic marques from the past. All vehicles for exhibition must be pre-booked.

Suitable for

Any age

When

12-4:30pm

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/classic-cars-for-fathers-day-bro-16-jun

Brodsworth at War - Forties Fete Evening

21 June 2013

Experience the magnificent garden at Brodsworth Hall in the evening with a 40s themed garden fete. Brodsworth was central to many campaigns and fairs during the War and this re-creation gives some of the flavour.

Suitable for

Any age

When

7-9:30pm

Admission

£6.00

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/brodsworth-at-war-forties-fete-evening-bro-21-jun

Brodsworth at War - Forties Fete

22 — 23 June 2013

Roll up, Roll up! Do your bit for the War effort and sample the atmosphere of a 40’s fete. Brodsworth was central to many campaigns and fairs during the War and this re-creation gives some of the flavour.

Suitable for

Any age

When

11am-5pm

Admission

£10.50

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/brodsworth-at-war-forties-fete-bro-22-jun

Sunday Afternoon Band Concert

30 June 2013

Hear one of the best local bands, Deepcar Brass Band, perform against the stunning backdrop of Brodsworth Hall. Bring along your deck chairs and picnics for an afternoon of superb music. Admission includes the Hall and Gardens.

Suitable for

Any age

When

2-5pm

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/sunday-afternoon-band-concert-bro-30-jun

Victorian Garden Games

6 July — 3 August 2013

Bring a picnic and enjoy a selection of Victorian games on the lawns of Brodsworth Hall with croquet, quoits, skittles, giant chess and many more. A fun way for the family to spend a Saturday in glorious surroundings.

Suitable for

Any age

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/victorian-garden-games-bro-6-jul

East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club and Band Concert

7 July 2013

Grace, pace and horsepower – classic cars on display. Plus enjoy the gardens in the company of one of the best of South Yorkshire’s brass bands, Barnsley Concert Band. Admission includes the Hall and Gardens.

Suitable for

Any age

When

12-4pm

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/east-yorkshire-thoroughbred-car-club-and-band-concert-bro-7-jul

Sunday Afternoon Band Concert

21 July 2013

Hear one of the best local bands, Maltby Miner's Welfare Band, perform against the stunning backdrop of Brodsworth Hall. Bring along your deck chairs and picnics for an afternoon of superb music. Admission includes the Hall and Gardens.

Suitable for

Any age

When

2-5pm

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/sunday-afternoon-band-concert-bro-21-jul

Sunday Afternoon Band Concert

28 July 2013

Hear one of the best local bands, Rockingham Brass Band, perform against the stunning backdrop of Brodsworth Hall. Bring along your deck chairs and picnics for an afternoon of superb music. Admission includes the Hall and Gardens.

Suitable for

Any age

When

2-5pm

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/sunday-afternoon-band-concert-bro-28-jul

Sunday Afternoon Band Concert

4 August 2013

Hear one of the best local bands, Markham Main Band, perform against the stunning backdrop of Brodsworth Hall. Bring along your deck chairs and picnics for an afternoon of superb music. Admission includes the Hall and Gardens.

Suitable for

Any age

When

2-5pm

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/sunday-afternoon-band-concert-bro-4-aug

Brodsworth at War - Training for D-Day

10 — 11 August 2013

Join a cast of costumed actors as the household of Brodsworth and its military occupants prepare for D-Day.

This event ties in with the new exhibition inside the Hall – 'Duty Calls: the Country House in Time of War'.

Suitable for

Any age

When

11am-5pm

Admission

£10.50

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/brodsworth-at-war-training-for-d-day-bro-10-aug

Victorian Garden Games

17 August — 28 September 2013

Suitable for

Any age

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/victorian-garden-games-bro-17-aug

Sunday Afternoon Band Concert

18 August 2013

Hear one of the best local bands, Armthorpe Elmfield Band, perform against the stunning backdrop of Brodsworth Hall. Bring along your deck chairs and picnics for an afternoon of superb music. Admission includes the Hall and Gardens.

Suitable for

Any age

When

2-3:30pm

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/sunday-afternoon-band-concert-bro-18-aug

Sunday Afternoon Band Concert

25 August 2013

Hear one of the best local bands, Sheffield Concert Band, perform against the stunning backdrop of Brodsworth Hall. Bring along your deck chairs and picnics for an afternoon of superb music. Admission includes the Hall and Gardens.

Suitable for

Any age

When

2-3pm

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/sunday-afternoon-band-concert-bro-25-aug

Afternoon Band Concert

26 August 2013

Hear one of the best local bands, The York RI Golden Rail Band, perform against the stunning backdrop of Brodsworth Hall. Bring along your deck chairs and picnics for an afternoon of superb music. Admission includes the Hall and Gardens.

Suitable for

Any age

When

2-3pm

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/afternoon-band-concert-bro-26-aug

Sunday Afternoon Band Concert

1 September 2013

Hear one of the best local bands, Rotherham Town Brass Band, perform against the stunning backdrop of Brodsworth Hall. Bring along your deck chairs and picnics for an afternoon of superb music. Admission includes the Hall and Gardens.

Suitable for

Any age

When

2-3:30pm

Admission

£9.60

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/sunday-afternoon-band-concert-bro-1-sep

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.

Face to face resources

Garden Detectives Discovery Visit

What can gardens tell us about the past? Find out in this interactive, cross-curricular session designed to help develop historical enquiry and problem-solving skills. Explore the gardens as historical evidence by examining the design, plants and evidence left behind. Experience Victorian and Edwardian garden pastimes, discover plants from around the world and explore how their use has changed over time. Have fun using all the senses and collecting information to learn about the lives of both rich and poor people in the past. Students will be encouraged to respond creatively to the gardens through descriptive language and nature-inspired art.
Duration: 1 1/4 hours
Key Stage: 1, 2, History, S

How to obtain

Call 01904 601917 to book this 1¼ hour session, available Tuesday-Friday from 1 April 2009. Price £75 per group of up to 30 pupils. Visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.19513 for more information.

Meet the Butler Discovery Visit

Through exploring the servants' quarters, kitchen and bedrooms of this Victorian house, role-play and object handling, experience life in service and compare it with other Victorian occupations. Meet David Chuck, butler at Brodsworth Hall in the 1870s, and attend an interview for the position of housemaid and footman. What responsibilities did the servants have? Mr Chuck will explain aspects of his daily life and students will be able to try some of his jobs. An activity session using objects in the education room also provides the opportunity to engage with the lives of those who worked at Brodsworth Hall.
Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Key Stage: 1, 2, History

How to obtain

Call 01904 601917 to book this 1½ hour session, available Tuesday-Friday from 1 April 2009. Price £75 per group of up to 30 pupils. Visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.19513 for more information.

Paper-based and downloads

Victorian Life Discovery Visit

Dress up, handle replica objects and examine photographs and documents to discover what life was like above and below stairs in Brodsworth Hall in the 1870s. Explore this home of the Thellusson family and their servants, and work in teams as “history detectives” investigating and gathering evidence on the life of the family in the education room. Adopt a character from the past and replicate scenes from the past through “freeze frame” activities. Contrasts are drawn between the lives of rich and poor, men and women, adults and children and students can draw their own conclusions and identify questions about this period of time.
Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Key Stage: 1, 2, History

How to obtain

Call 01904 601917 to book this 1½ hour session, available Tuesday–Friday from 1 April 2009. Price £75 per group of up to 30 pupils. Visit http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.19513 for more information.

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