Meersbrook Hall Sheffield Tours

This is the story of Meersbrook Hall across more than two and a half centuries. It is the story of a Georgian mansion built for a Sheffield businessman, of the even richer family he sold the Hall to, of their involvement in bank fraud on a massive scale. It’s the story of three sisters who never married but lived lives of quiet luxury in the Hall and their childhood playmate, one of the most famous women of Victorian Britain. It’s the story of a successful lawyer who was also an ardent botanist. It’s the story of a Victorian art collector and critic who was looking for somewhere to display his collection. It’s the story of a dedicated woman who lived there; a woman in a man’s world. It’s the story of a barrage balloon and a group of RAF men and women stationed there during the Second World War. It’s also the story of a small army of servants, gardeners, coachmen, cooks and maids who kept the building going through the years.
The Friends of Meersbrook Hall is working with Sheffield City Council on a plan to reopen the hall to the public after the hall was closed in 2023. Volunteer Guides have been trained by local archaeologist Len Dash who has written a new book ‘The Story of Meersbrook Hall’, which will be available to buy at the Heritage Open Days.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

Tours: 1200 & 1400

Friday 18 September:

Tours: 1200 & 1400

Location & directions

Meersbrook Hall, Brook Road, Brook Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9FL

Directions:

The tours of the hall are run by volunteers from the Friends of Meersbrook Hall and participants should meet 10 minutes prior to the tour starting and will be strictly limited to 20 per tour

Contact on day:

Andy Kershaw

Telephone number:

+447395023887

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

You must leave your name and email address for the organisers as tours are subject to change (volunteer availability and access issues) A contact number would also help for emergencies.

Booking contact name:

Andy Kershaw

Booking telephone number:

+447395023887

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://meersbrookhall.org.uk/get-involved/

Booking opens:

30 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

04 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The hall is not accessible for people with disabilities and some areas are off limits for safety reasons. We have full PLI insurance and experienced and knowledgeable guides.

Additional information

A new book ‘The story of Meersbrook Hall’ by Ken Dash will be on sale at this event. Ken is a local retired archaeologist who has researched the hall’s history and its famous occupants and uses over time. Ken will be one of our guides on the day of your tour. Meet outside main entrance just within the park off Brook Road (third entrance from the bottom of the road )

Max number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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