"Walls That Speak: The Architectural Heritage of Sheffield Manor Lodge"
Sheffield Manor Lodge, The Discovery Centre, 197 Manor Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1UJ
Sheffield Manor Lodge is a historic green space offering a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the history and heritage of the area. Whether you’re interested in exploring historical buildings, wandering through beautiful grounds, or looking for fun activities to do with the kids, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Explore the Turret House: The Turret House is the oldest surviving part of Manor Lodge. Discover how Mary, Queen of Scots spent her time in captivity and the story of her custodians, George Talbot and Bess of Hardwick. See a feast fit for royalty, enjoy dressing up and have a go at our plots and intrigues games.
Roam the Tudor grounds: Sheffield Manor Lodge boasts meadow filled gardens, at their height between June and September. The apothecary garden showcases traditional Tudor plants, herbs, and flowers and the inner courtyard hosts a lavender labyrinth. There are outdoor games and a sandpit to enjoy.
Enjoy refreshments: The Discovery Centre has drinks and refreshments while the Rhubarb Shed Cafe offers delicious lunches and homemade cake. The cafe sits just down the hill – a 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 14 September:
- 1030, 1300
Location & directions
Sheffield Manor Lodge, The Discovery Centre, 197 Manor Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1UJ
- Directions:
- What three words: ///cotton.cheese.heats. Car: parking on site is free. There are 2 accessible allocated parking bays for disabled drivers. A level path on a slight incline will take you into the Discovery Centre. Bus: City Road Buses 7, 8, 50, 73 and 120 plus short walk. Train: If you are coming from further afield to travel to Sheffield Manor lodge then why not get a Train to Sheffield. From here you can get either the blue or yellow tram or a bus from Sheffield Interchange (5 minutes’ walk across the main road outside the train station)
- Contact on day:
- Christian
- Telephone number:
- +441142762828
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Please book online for free for either the 10.30am tour or 1.30pm tour. Tickets can be booked from the following link: https://sheffieldmanorlodge.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/67619?catID=35180. Donations are welcomed but not required for heritage open day. Please contact our friendly customer success team at [email protected] for any questions.
- Booking contact name:
- Sheffield Manor Lodge
- Booking telephone number:
- +441142762828
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
Accessibility details
There are 2 accessible allocated parking bays for disabled drivers. A level path on a slight incline will take you into the Discovery Centre. There is an accessible toilet at the Discovery Centre. Access into the grounds is over grass from the Discovery Centre. The site is grassed with some areas of archology creating bumpy ground. Access into the ground floor of the Turret House & exhibition is over a lipped threshold. Access onto the 1st and 2nd floors & further exhibitions is via a spiral stone staircase.
Additional information
Rhubarb Shed Cafe: Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 3pm (pre-booked or takeaway only). Assistance dogs are welcome for all visits. Please look out for dog friendly days in the summer season which are open to all dogs. Please contact us if you have any questions about the event, facilities, booking or accessibility at [email protected].
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
