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East Riddlesden Hall
Historic house and intimate gardens, a hidden oasis on the edge of a West Yorkshire town
Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 5EL
Opening times for 1 November 2024
Asset Opening time House Closed Garden Closed Great Barn Closed Shop Closed Tearoom Closed The site will be open on 1-3 November, 5pm-8pm for our Diwali festival.
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Car park
Shop
Licensed for civil weddings
Tea-room
Plant shop
Toilet
Blue badge parking in main car park, visitors with limited mobility may be dropped off near the house. Accessible toilet in main toilet block. Three steps to entrance of building. Accessible seating in the tearoom. Alternative accessible entrance, ramp available. One wheelchair available. Ground floor accessible in house. Many stairs with handrail to other floors.
Accessible route and/or map
Level access/terrain
Accessible toilet
Narrow corridors
Braille (guide or menu)
Ramped access/slopes
No accessible access to first floor of the house and tea-room
Designated parking
Seating available
Induction loop
Steps/uneven terrain
Some uneven terrain
Level access to food outlet
Wheelchairs available
Level access to shop
By road
on south side of the Bradford Road in Riddlesden, close to Leeds & Liverpool Canal. A629 relief road from Shipley and Skipton signed for East Riddlesden Hall
Parking: free, 100 yards
By train
Keighley station 1.5 miles away, around a 25 minute walk to the site. Crossflatts station 2.2 miles away, around a 50 minute walk.
By bus
The Shuttle 662 bus service operated by Transdev provides a frequent, every 15 or 20 minute, service Monday to Sunday between Bradford, Shipley, Saltaire, Bingley, Riddlesden and Keighley. The bus stop for East Riddlesden Hall is “Bradford Road West Lea Road”.
Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 5EL
Planning your visit
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Visiting East Riddlesden Hall with your dog
The lower fields at East Riddlesden Hall are the perfect place to let your dog explore. Here are some top tips to help you both make the most of your day.
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Visiting the garden at East Riddlesden Hall
Take a stroll through the gardens and experience autumn at East Riddlesden Hall.
Venue hire
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Weddings at East Riddlesden Hall
With a romantic barn festooned in twinkling lights, intimate gardens and the historic house reflected in the pond, East Riddlesden Hall could be the perfect wedding venue for your special day.
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Venue Hire at East Riddlesden Hall
With its intimate gardens, historic Hall and atmospheric barn , East Riddlesden Hall has all the ingredients for an elegant and stylish event.
Highlights
House and Great Barn
A 17th-century manor house and historic Great Barn, telling the tales of the ambition, success and failure of those who lived and worked here.
Garden
Intimate and peaceful green spaces. Seasonal highlights of scented herb border in spring, cottage garden flowers in summer and trees laden with fruit in autumn.
Eating and shopping
Homemade cakes, seasonal lunches and freshly brewed drinks served in the tearoom. A range of plants, gifts, homeware and local products can be found in the shop.
Family fun
Family-friendly play spaces to discover, including mud pie kitchen, trim trail and indoor craft room. Family activities and trails run during school holidays.
Second-hand bookshop
In the Kitchen Chamber you will find our second-hand bookshop, the children's books are in the Discovery Room. The bookshops are ran by our dedicated team of volunteers.
Spotlight events
See the hall in a new light this winter
Join us as we illuminate the hall and gardens to celebrate Diwali! Step into dazzling displays and see the hall adorned with traditional decorations, lovingly made by our local community.
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Christmas at East Riddlesden Hall
Find out who will be visiting the Hall this year to spread festive cheer. Plan your winter visit, from visiting the gardens and grounds to refreshments in the tearoom.
Things to see and do
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Visiting the garden at East Riddlesden Hall
Take a stroll through the gardens and experience autumn at East Riddlesden Hall.
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Things to see in East Riddlesden Hall’s house and Great Barn
Explore this homely 17th-century manor house and discover original oak panelling, decorative ceilings and period furnishings, then learn of the estate's agricultural past in the Great Barn.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at East Riddlesden Hall
Find out where to grab refreshments and shop for gifts and souvenirs during your visit to East Riddlesden Hall.
Top trails
Trail
Riddlesden ramble
Explore the peaceful canal area opposite East Riddlesden Hall on this gentle circular ramble, taking in some fascinating local history along the way.
Places to stay
Hardcastle Lodge
This cosy Victorian cottage, at the entrance to the Hardcastle Crags estate, has wooded valley views.
Widdop Gate Barn
A carefully-restored retreat with original features with views of rolling hills and the Hardcastle Crags valley.
Upcoming events
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Conservation in action
Watch the Collections Team as they care and clean some of the historic items in the Hall.
Event
Christmas Wreath Workshops
Join us in the beautiful Airedale Barn for a Christmas wreath making workshop. In association with: Rock & Wreath and Walter & Blossom
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Festive Storytelling with Mrs Claus
Join Mrs Claus for some festive storytelling in the Great Hall
About East Riddlesden Hall
Hundreds of years ago this West Yorkshire manor was a thriving farming estate. Today the house tells tales of the ambition, success, and failure of those who lived and worked here and the barn displays the 400 year-old markings of proud craftsmen.
The gardens can be enjoyed at any time of the year, and seasonal highlights include the scented herb border in spring, cottage garden flowers in summer and trees laden with apples, pears and figs in autumn. The mud pie kitchen and den building corner in the discovery garden give opportunities for families to come together and enjoy outdoor natural play.
East Riddlesden Hall is the perfect place to spend a morning or afternoon.
History
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History of East Riddlesden Hall
Uncover the story of this 17th-century manor house and how each of its owners left their mark, then learn how two brothers stepped in to save it from demolition in the 1930s.
Our work
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Our work at East Riddlesden Hall
Learn about the important conservation work and cleaning that staff and volunteers carry out throughout the year to keep East Riddlesden Hall in excellent condition.
Art and collections
East Riddlesden Hall's objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at East Riddlesden Hall on the National Trust Collections website.
Support us
Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with East Riddlesden Hall.