Literary houses · East Midlands
North Lees Hall
In or near Hathersage.
Grade II* listed tower house in the parish of Hathersage, Derbyshire Dales, England, UK
Michael Dibb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hathersage · 2.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
North Lees Hall is a literary house museum located in england east midlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. Grade II* listed tower house in the parish of Hathersage, Derbyshire Dales, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dark Peak SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
North Lees Hall is a literary house located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its connection to the Brontë sisters, particularly Charlotte Brontë, who is said to have been inspired by this location for her novel "Jane Eyre." The hall showcases elements of traditional architecture and is set in a landscape that reflects its literary significance. Visitors can appreciate the historical context and the connection to one of Britain's prominent literary figures.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3474, -1.6479
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Hathersage
- Postcode
- S32 1DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Hathersage — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17545606 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Lees Hall?
- North Lees Hall is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S32 1DY), in the parish of Hathersage.
- What is North Lees Hall?
- Grade II* listed tower house in the parish of Hathersage, Derbyshire Dales, England, UK
- How do I get to North Lees Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Hathersage, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode S32 1DY.
- Is North Lees Hall a protected site?
- Yes — North Lees Hall is part of the Dark Peak SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to North Lees Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Hathersage, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S32 1DY.