Sheffield - Guided tour of Renishaw Hall and Gardens

Sheffield - Guided tour of Renishaw Hall and Gardens

Sheffield - Guided tour of Renishaw Hall and Gardens

event Friday, September 9, 2022 schedule 10.45am BST
event Friday, September 9, 2022 schedule 10.45am BST
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Hosted by the Cambridge Society of Sheffield
Open to: 
Alumni and guests
Location: 
Renishaw Hall and Gardens | View details

Alumni and guests are invited to join the Cambridge Society of Sheffield for a guided visit to Renishaw Hall and Gardens. Situated just ten miles South East of Sheffield City Centre, Renishaw Hall and Gardens have been owned by the Sitwell family since 1625. It is still a very much-loved family home, but has a long and interesting history. As typical of many country houses it grew in the 17th century, had later Georgian additions, and some uncertain years in the 1900’s when many country estates were being sold, but Renishaw was saved by Sir Reresby (7th Bt) and Lady Sitwell in 1965. It is now the home of their daughter Alexandra Hayward and her family.

The Stables Courtyard is home to the Café and Rex Whistler function room at Renishaw, along with a Farm Shop selling local produce and small selection of retail shops. There is a Museum within the Stables, exhibiting memorabilia and history from the family, which includes a 20-minute video on the Sitwells.

The programme will be:

  • 10:45 : Collect together at the car park
  • 11:00: Exclusive guided tour of the Hall of about an hour
  • 12:30: Café lunch together in the function room 1400: Guided tour of the gardens by the Head Gardener P

People may arrive from 9am (the Hall will have a list of names), and may visit the vineyard, museum or the more general grounds whenever they wish during the day, but must leave the site by 5pm.

Booking information

If you would like to attend this event please contact Peter Veal using the link below.

Price: 
The cost will be £14.50 per person for one of the tours, or £25 per person for both tours. Both options include individual access to the vineyard, museum and gardens generally. Lunch will be paid for individually.

Location

Renishaw Hall and Gardens
Renishaw Hall & Gardens, Renishaw Park
Chesterfield
S21 3WB
United Kingdom
Location information: 

Directions: The Hall is three miles from M1 Junction 30, and well signposted from the junction roundabout. The post code is S21 3WB – note that some satnavs will take you to the farm/cricket club adjacent. Please ignore and take the main driveway off Staveley Lane near Eckington.

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