The Sand House - An Architectural Marvel
Flying Scotsman Room, Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3BZ
Since the start of his research into the Sand House, in 1983, Richard Bell has accumulated a very extensive archive of photographs, newspaper articles, interview records and other information about Doncaster's lost Victorian marvel. In this illustrated talk, specially prepared for Heritage Open Days 2025, he takes the audience on a virtual tour of the house, gardens and tunnels. He will be assisted in his explanations by the recorded voice of a former resident of the Sand House, who was living there a century ago. While the talk is free of charge, donations to help the work of The Sand House Charity are much appreciated. Attendees will be free to visit the Sand House display in the first floor museum before and after the talk.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- Start time: 1400
Location & directions
Flying Scotsman Room, Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3BZ
- Directions:
- Visitors should make their way to the second floor of the building (i.e. the one on which the art gallery is located). Both stairs and a lift are available. A member of staff will direct you to the Flying Scotsman Room.
- Contact on day:
- Richard Bell
- Telephone number:
- +447777688438
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Pre-booking for this event (using Eventbrite) is essential because of a limited capacity in the room. If you make a booking but later find that you will not be able to attend, kindly cancel your booking so that someone else may take your place. Thank you.
- Booking website:
- https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EPRD
- Booking opens:
- 02 Jun 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 19 Sep 2025 10:00 PM
Accessibility details
The Danum Gallery, Library & Museum is fully accessible. The Flying Scotsman Room is on the second floor, adjacent to the Art Gallery. A lift is available.
Additional information
Anyone turning up on the day without having pre-booked will not be able to attend the talk unless the maximum number of people permitted in the room has not been reached. If places are available on the day, they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 38
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
