Sheffield Manor Lodge – Private Group Tours

Let our local history experts take you on an exclusive walk through the history of Sheffield Manor Lodge from the 12th century to the present day. The story includes Cardinal Wolsey’s final days, Mary Queen of Scots’ 14 years of captivity and the relationship of Bess of Hardwick and George Talbot. This is a wonderful way to explore one of Sheffield’s most fascinating historical sites.

What to expect

Visit the Turret House, the only roofed building still standing in England that Mary Queen of Scots’ would have known, and see the original plaster ceiling she possibly helped design. Meet Bess of Hardwick and hear how she came to live in Sheffield and became the captor of the infamous Scottish Queen.

You’ll discover the story of a changing landscape, that adapted over the centuries hosting farming, making and mining communities. You’ll discover how the inter war estates grew up around the Manor Lodge, hear of its last resident in the 1960s and how it has regenerated into a meadow filled destination.

On the tour you will also visit our garderobe, apothecary’s garden and lavender labyrinth.

A spot of lunch

The Rhubarb Shed Cafe can provide a buffet lunch in the Discovery Centre looking out over the Tudor grounds. Alternatively book space in the cafe itself (Wednesday to Sunday), located just down the hill on our Manor Oaks site, for a full lunch menu.

Booking

Our private group tours are available Monday to Friday subject to availability (minimum group size 12). Tours can also include the wider areas of Green Estate site (specialist tours may be available on request). Our group tours are perfect for local groups and businesses interested in exploring the local history of S2 and Sheffield.

Please contact our friendly team for prices and more information on [email protected] or 0114 276 2828 where you can discuss adding on:

• Rhubarb Shed catering at the Discovery Centre
• Special requests

If you are a voluntary or not-for-profit group and would like to book a private tour, please email [email protected].

Gallery

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