North Lees Estate Open Day
North Lees Hall, Birley Lane, Hathersage, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 1DY
North Lees Hall was constructed around the late 1590s by William Jessop of Broomhall, Sheffield, the architecture having probably been influenced by Robert Smythson. In 1845, when visiting her friend Ellen Nussey in Hathersage, Charlotte Bronte was shown around the Hall by George Eyre, the then tenant: thus North Lees Hall was probably a model for Thornfield Hall in Jane Eyre, published in 1847. The Hall was extensively restored by Lieutenant-Colonel Hugh Beech in the 1960s.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 14 September:
- 11am - 3pm
Location & directions
North Lees Hall, Birley Lane, Hathersage, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 1DY
- Directions:
- Directions: Nearest car-park at Hollins Bank (S32 1BR) which is 320m walk to the Hall. Car-parking by the Hall for people with limited mobility only.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The site is across various levels with steps and uneven surfaces in parts
Additional information
Accessibility: Unfortunately, access to the Hall above the ground floor is very difficult for those with limited mobility. Restricted toilet facilities are available at the Hall/Site with wheelchair access toilet facilities located 304 m from the Hall
