Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
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Brodsworth Hall is an outstanding survivor of a bygone era. Completed in 1863 and Set in 15 acres of award winning formal gardens, the Hall is Conserved as found and contains a fully furnished interior, every item once owned by 3 successive generations of the Thellusson family. Please note between November and March, only the gardens and Servants' Wing will be open.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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- Eileen HDoncaster, United Kingdom14 contributionsSummer holidaysTook my grandchildren several times during the summer holidays. The gardens are beautiful, the house is amazing, my favourite ever stately home . The staff are excellent, they all wanted to talk and engage with the kids which made their visit all the more interesting.Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten 4 October 2023
- cngjLooe, United Kingdom795 contributionsPlenty to see in FebruaryThere was lot to see at that time of year - topiary, rose garden, snowdrops and aconites. We had lunch in the cafe - toasted tuna sandwiches, cherry shortbread, chocolate brownie and chocolate muffin. It was all fine.Visited February 2023Travelled with familyWritten 9 October 2023
- John H6 contributionsSuch a friendly place ……….Despite the awful weather on the day of our visit we had such a good time at Brodsworth Hall. The house is very interesting and the grounds and gardens are beautiful. However, the staff are amazing. They are extremely knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful. We needed wheelchair access during our visit and the staff could not have been more helpful, thoughtful and kind towards us. Nothing was to much trouble for them and this made our visit and experience so enjoyable. As did the delicious coffee and cake in the tea room ……….. This was our first visit to Brodsworth Hall but it will not be our last……….thank you everyoneVisited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 October 2023
- Maria F9 contributionsBeautiful gardens lovely staffWe visit here often with our 2 grandchildren they love the gardens and children’s activities they have on here. We came on own today and did the house and the garden tour. The volunteers are are lovely and so informative the lady in the library today (Friday 3rd November) was lovely and and gave us loads of information about the house and also that that church opens on bank holidays which we didn’t know we didn’t get her name but she was a new volunteer and it was her first day on her own she did brilliant. We did the garden tour again lovely volunteers it’s a lovely place. Thank youVisited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 November 2023
- Darren A23 contributionsFirst visit - very impressedFabulous walk around the gardens to see the snowdrops and the spring flowers beginning to bloom. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable from our welcome to when we left. We had our own personal guide around the servants bedrooms which were open and all the guides were very knowledgeable and friendly without being pushy. Will definitely return when the house is open and the gardens in full bloom. Highly recommendedVisited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 4 February 2024
- Christine KBarnsley, United Kingdom1,084 contributionsSnowdrop timeWanted to see some snowdrops, so I had a trip out here. Unfortunately, I had taken my NT card instead of my EH card, but the lovely assistant managed to find me on the computer system and let me in. The snowdrops by the church were lovely, and there were hellebores and aconites around the garden too. Had a nice walk around but didn't stay too long as I come here often and have,seen most of the gardens several timesVisited January 2024Travelled soloWritten 11 February 2024
- Lynda H1 contributionGarden tour at BrodsworthBooked for a guided tour of the gardens with my sister. Our guide was a lady called Ann, who gave us a splendid tour around the wonderful gardens. She made it interesting and had a wealth of knowledge about the history of both the house and gardens. It was both enjoyable and interesting with a sprinkling of humour. The work the volunteers do is incredible ever inch taken care of. We finished our afternoon with a visit to the cafe for tea and a scone which was delicious. Well done Brodsworth volunteersVisited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 25 February 2024
- Nikola UDoncaster, United Kingdom161 contributionsBeautiful gardensA wonderful place, so much to see and explore. There is a lot of history about this place that I did not know before but it all seemed interesting. The gardens are beautiful and colourful. Also, there is a tea room and a gift shop, but I did not think the entry for this place would cost so much. I would still recommend it, it is a beautiful place.Visited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 12 March 2024
- Sandy SPeterborough, United Kingdom23 contributionsA Yorkshire Gem!Our first visit to Brodsworth Hall, we found the entire visit a delight. The house and gardens are fabulous. With all the rooms authentically furnished with original furniture and pictures of the family around, you get a true feel for the life at the hall. We were particularly impressed with the volunteers in each room. They were both friendly and very knowledgeable, which added greatly to the enjoyment of the visit.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 April 2024
- GemZ77Manchester, United Kingdom783 contributionsBeatiful!We booked online and this made the entry fee slightly cheaper. The gardens are stunning, we walked around them a couple of times admiring the flowers and watching the gardeners hard at work. Next we toured the house. Staff were on hand at every corner to share their knowledge and answer questions. Nice facilities on site - a tea room, second hand book shop, and a lovely gift shop too. Lovely way to spend a couple of hours.Visited April 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 12 April 2024
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Bunny S
10 contributions
Jun 2020
Would strongly advise people NOT to visit, we came on Thursday 18th June. It was pouring with rain, there was no shelter whatsoever. Staff were positioned at various points, barking out instructions relating to social distancing. There was a trailer selling drinks and food but nowhere to sit or even to get out of the rain. No thought or consideration for visitors at all, you could have put in patio heaters, a marquee tent, you've had months to prepare. Absolutely disgusted, it was a vile horrible experience. You should all be ashamed.
Written 19 June 2020
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Lesley D
England, UK363 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
As always a beautiful place to visit. The gardens are stunning, especially when the weather is good. We went on a Sunday & listened to an amazing brass band whilst we meandered through the gardens. It was VERY busy in the carpark, with the majority of people visiting to see the band so sitting on the lawn. We roamed & despite the fact it was so busy on the lawn it was relatively quiet in the rest of the gardens so we were not overcrowded or jostled. We had a walk around the house, which is fabulous. All the staff were extremely friendly & very knowledgeable; sharing their knowledge & stories of the house.
We had tea & cake in the gardens, we had jacket potato & hubby had coffee cake & I had orange poppy, both were delicious. We thought some of the food in the cafe was expensive, pre-packed sandwiches £5 but the drinks & cake we thought were reasonable. The queue for food was huge & they had ran out of a lot due to the sheer number of customers so we may bring a picnic on our next visit.
We became members so will definitely return.
We had tea & cake in the gardens, we had jacket potato & hubby had coffee cake & I had orange poppy, both were delicious. We thought some of the food in the cafe was expensive, pre-packed sandwiches £5 but the drinks & cake we thought were reasonable. The queue for food was huge & they had ran out of a lot due to the sheer number of customers so we may bring a picnic on our next visit.
We became members so will definitely return.
Written 3 September 2022
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Paul W
Eastbourne, UK2,205 contributions
Jul 2020
He booked a timed ticket via English Heritage website. As members there was no charge.
On a lovely sunny summers day we arrived an hour early and enjoyed a picnic by our car in the spacious grassy car park.
At the appointed time our home printed tickets were scanned and we were made to feel most welcome.
In these Covid times the house is closed and there is a one way route set out allowing visitors to wander round the gardens which were beautifully tended.
At the end of our stroll we visited the open air cafe (contactless payment only) and enjoyed coffee and ice-cream.
A perfect way to break our journey from The South Coast to York and a particular thanks to the volunteers who made our visit possible.
On a lovely sunny summers day we arrived an hour early and enjoyed a picnic by our car in the spacious grassy car park.
At the appointed time our home printed tickets were scanned and we were made to feel most welcome.
In these Covid times the house is closed and there is a one way route set out allowing visitors to wander round the gardens which were beautifully tended.
At the end of our stroll we visited the open air cafe (contactless payment only) and enjoyed coffee and ice-cream.
A perfect way to break our journey from The South Coast to York and a particular thanks to the volunteers who made our visit possible.
Written 7 August 2020
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cazmez
Rotherham, UK364 contributions
Jun 2021
Visited with a friend and her two children, aged 8. We went specifically for the fairy trail which was okay but I think a bit more could have been done, there was just 7 fairies to find that were dotted around the gardens.
The gardens are beautiful and the kids enjoyed the play area.
The cafe area is very small and queues were long around lunch time.
Shame the hall wasn't open due to Covid.
Quite an expensive day for what was on offer but really peaceful and scenic with lots of room for the kids to run around.
The gardens are beautiful and the kids enjoyed the play area.
The cafe area is very small and queues were long around lunch time.
Shame the hall wasn't open due to Covid.
Quite an expensive day for what was on offer but really peaceful and scenic with lots of room for the kids to run around.
Written 8 June 2021
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DavidUK2010
York, UK329 contributions
Aug 2022
The entrance fee being £12.40 is very reasonable considering the amount to see in the house and gardens.
The gardens open at 10am and house at 11am, but you can still enter for a coffee. You eat in or outside. The inside looks old and maybe taty but it is still the Victorian look. They have to revamped it to 21st century standards. The prices in the cafe are reasonable. The toilets are outside and very posh considering the location.
The grounds are large and very colourful, even in this heatwave. Plenty of seating and some in the shade. The only thing which would have been better is little signs stating what the flowers are. There is a animal cemetery close by. A church with no access, even if they did not want you inside it, should still let you walk around the churchyard.
The house is only available on the ground floor with a bit of second floor open showing where servants lived. It would have been nicer with an audio guide or map with information on what you are viewing and background information. The guides in some rooms were knowledgable. To be honest it be better when the second floor is also opened up and it is closed as they have lack of staff. This a case of get rid of staff (like airports) and struggling to get them back after Covid.
Having been brought up in a hall, it brought back memories of my childhood.
The gardens open at 10am and house at 11am, but you can still enter for a coffee. You eat in or outside. The inside looks old and maybe taty but it is still the Victorian look. They have to revamped it to 21st century standards. The prices in the cafe are reasonable. The toilets are outside and very posh considering the location.
The grounds are large and very colourful, even in this heatwave. Plenty of seating and some in the shade. The only thing which would have been better is little signs stating what the flowers are. There is a animal cemetery close by. A church with no access, even if they did not want you inside it, should still let you walk around the churchyard.
The house is only available on the ground floor with a bit of second floor open showing where servants lived. It would have been nicer with an audio guide or map with information on what you are viewing and background information. The guides in some rooms were knowledgable. To be honest it be better when the second floor is also opened up and it is closed as they have lack of staff. This a case of get rid of staff (like airports) and struggling to get them back after Covid.
Having been brought up in a hall, it brought back memories of my childhood.
Written 14 August 2022
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LesleyScarborough
Scarborough, United Kingdom1,309 contributions
Jun 2022
We visited on a very hot day in June and really enjoyed exploring the gardens, which are well-kept and a pleasure to sit in. We found the sculptures and information boards about the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade at Brodsworth Hall most interesting and appropriate. The only thing that let down our visit was the catering. There was a very slow-moving queue at 12 noon & no advertised sandwiches, apart from 2 packs of vegan ones, no forthcoming apology and no explanation that they would arrive later, so we had a bacon bap and ploughman's lunch, which were pleasant enough. Together with an Americano and a Latte they cost £18.00. When we returned for a cold drink before we left, the sandwiches had arrived.
Written 21 June 2022
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Andrew H
Leamington Spa, UK1,436 contributions
Sept 2021
On a really warm day, there were plenty of visitors yet the team seemed to cope well and I felt in no particular danger. The greeting was warm & helpful & I was surprised how well the cafe worked despite it's limited serving area. I was very happy with my lunch too. The hall inside was most interesting, although the morbid dark Victorian emphasis on mahogany etc was certainly far from my personal taste. The story is fascinating & how it has been presented commendable. The grounds are well worth a stroll around.
Written 11 September 2021
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Flossie F
Nottinghamshire, UK67 contributions
Oct 2021
A perfect day out for 3 generations! Simply stunning gardens, full of mystery and inspiration. The Wizards of Once trail absolutely thrilled our grandchildren and kept them interested and excited for the duration. The Witchfinder drama on the lawn was a massive bonus, so professional and fascinating, the performers held all ages in their grip!
I'd recommend this as one of the best days out you'll have this half term holiday.
I'd recommend this as one of the best days out you'll have this half term holiday.
Written 23 October 2021
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Madalyn H
Huddersfield, UK1,849 contributions
Jun 2020
We visited in the pouring rain, having booked timed tickets as members. Arrangements have been well set up with plenty of staff and volunteers to hand to ensure that everyone could safely enjoy their visit. The one way routing worked well - with a few narrower paths closed to avoid congestion. Lots of catch up planting taking place - and everything looking good
Written 18 June 2020
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John M
Pontefract, UK58 contributions
Jul 2021
We are English Heritage members and Brodsworth has been a God send during the pandemic. We have enjoyed walking and seeing the seasons change reflected in the fabulous gardens.
However, it is so important that this place has an income from the many visitors - particularly the members who effectively visit for free. The obvious source of revenue is the cafe and sale of snacks and drinks but we often visit and do not spend a penny due to the organisation and service. I appreciate that many of the staff are volunteers but there needs to be a serious examination of how things are organised to stop "customers" walking away and taking their money with them.
Other comments on this wonderful place seem to support my views. Please take some money off me when I visit by putting a cup of coffee in my hand!
However, it is so important that this place has an income from the many visitors - particularly the members who effectively visit for free. The obvious source of revenue is the cafe and sale of snacks and drinks but we often visit and do not spend a penny due to the organisation and service. I appreciate that many of the staff are volunteers but there needs to be a serious examination of how things are organised to stop "customers" walking away and taking their money with them.
Other comments on this wonderful place seem to support my views. Please take some money off me when I visit by putting a cup of coffee in my hand!
Written 12 July 2021
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It’s an English Heritage property so National Trust membership doesn’t count.
Written 16 May 2022
The gardens aren’t fully wheelchair suitable. There are parts where you have to go down stairs to get to the bottom.
It’s uphill to the house and gardens on gravel type paths. It’s downhill to the church and the same steep slope back.
Written 19 August 2020
Can you pay just to access the gardens? Or do you have to pay for the hall as well?
Written 19 July 2019
I believe the entry price now includes both hall and gardens. In the past you could buy separate tickets but looking on the English Heritage website it looks as if this is no longer the case.
Written 21 July 2019
What discount do you get for the Enchanted event with English Heritage membership?
Written 19 February 2019
Sorry my Daughter booked it all.
Written 28 March 2019
Is this suitable for a 11 and 7 year old or would they find it boring
Written 3 September 2018
I think they might find indoors boring. But the gardens contain some interesting walks, wooded, some steep stone steps, sunken garden and lots of birds.
Written 4 September 2018
Traveling here by public transport from York. Not sure what is best to use, which stop, etc. Suggestions sincerely appreciated!
Written 27 December 2017
there is a bus to the village and a short walk to the entrance of the grounds it would be easier to get a taxi as others have said if you are bothered about a walk.
Written 29 December 2017
There are at least four pubs within easy reach, the furthest is probably 2 miles away
Written 7 June 2017
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