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Stately homes · East Midlands

Whitley Hall

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Whitley Hall — 16th-century mansion in South Yorkshire, England, UK.

Whitley Hall, stately homes in East Midlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Nearest railway station
Chapeltown · 1.8 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Whitley Hall, the nearest railway station is Chapeltown, located 1.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is S35 8NR. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Whitley Hall is a stately home in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "16th-century mansion in South Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.4496°, -1.4819°.

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Heritage listing

Whitley Hall is a 16th-century mansion which since 1969 has been converted into a restaurant and then a hotel. It is situated in the northern rural district of the City of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England. The small hamlet of Whitley lies in the countryside between the suburbs of Grenoside, Chapeltown and Ecclesfield some 7.5 km (4.7 mi) north of the city centre. The hall is a Grade II* listed building.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Whitley Hall is a 16th-century mansion which since 1969 has been converted into a restaurant and then a hotel. It is situated in the northern rural district of the City of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England. The small hamlet of Whitley lies in the countryside between the suburbs of Grenoside, Chapeltown and Ecclesfield some 7.5 km (4.7 mi) north of the city centre. The hall is a Grade II* listed building.

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Background

History

Present day Whitley Hall dates from the 1580s, however a dwelling was present on the site prior to this. This dwelling, known as Launder House was first recorded in a deed of 1406 when it was transferred from John Cartwright to William Robinson. Launder House was also known as Launderhouse, Lownderhouse and Loundhouse over the years, in 1487 it passed into the hands of Thomas Parker who held the property in Copyhold from the Lord of the Manor of Sheffield in return for ploughing and harvesting the land. The arrival of the Parkers at Launder House signalled the start of a 135-year association with the site over six generations. It was the grandson of Thomas Parker, also known as Thomas who…

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Coordinates
53.4496, -1.4819
District
Sheffield
Parish
Ecclesfield
Postcode
S35 8NR
Parliamentary constituency
Penistone and Stocksbridge
Nearest railway station
Chapeltown1.8 km
Official site
www.whitleyhall.com

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whitley Hall?
Whitley Hall is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S35 8NR), in the parish of Ecclesfield.
What is Whitley Hall?
Whitley Hall — 16th-century mansion in South Yorkshire, England, UK.
How do I get to Whitley Hall?
The nearest railway station is Chapeltown, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode S35 8NR.
Is Whitley Hall a listed building?
Whitley Hall is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
How do I get to Whitley Hall?
The nearest railway station is Chapeltown, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S35 8NR.