North Lees Hall Open Day
North Lees Hall, Birley Lane, Hathersage, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 1DY
North Lees Hall (Grade II* listed) 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, and would have heard stories about the Eyre family. Therefore, it is thought likely that North Lees Hall acted as an inspiration for Thornfield Hall, the residence of Mr Rochester in Charlotte Bronte's novel, Jane Eyre, which was published in 1847. The Hall was extensively restored by Lieutenant-Colonel Hugh Beech in the 1960s.
Timings
- Sunday 20 September:
- 11am - 3pm
Location & directions
North Lees Hall, Birley Lane, Hathersage, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 1DY
- Directions:
- Directions: There is no parking provision at the Hall, except for disabled drivers / those with limited mobility (What3words: toxic.safe.newly / Grid ref: SK 23531 83390). Visitors are advised to park at Hollin Bank Car Park which is a 10-15 minute walk away (What3words: amused.miles.flock / Grid ref: SK 23699 83787) or in Hathersage village (20-30 minute walk). The Hall will be signposted from both of these locations.
- Contact on day:
- Abi Ball
- Telephone number:
- +447971624573
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
To avoid disappointment, please be aware that North Lees Hall has steps up to the entrance making wheelchair access extremely difficult, and the Hall staircases are very steep and narrow. The site is across various levels with steps and uneven surfaces in parts.
Additional information
Accessibility: Unfortunately, access to the Hall beyond 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 a short drive away at Hollin Bank. The Hall will have scaffolding present at the time of the Open Day, for high level repointing works.
