The Hall
Renishaw Hall, its gardens and vineyard were featured on the BBC’s Countryfile program on Sunday, 6th May. Visitors to Renishaw Hall and Gardens who book tours of the house will be able to see some of the spectacular collection of art and historical artefacts put together by generations of Sitwells.
Treasures include portraits by Sargent, Rosa and Copley. There are examples of furniture by Chippendale and magnificent tapestries, murals by John Piper as well as a magnificent collection of Blue John.
Galleries & Exhibitions
The galleries and exhibitions at Renishaw Hall offer a diverse learning environment for all ages. From the Garden Exhibition which details the creation of the Italianate gardens by Sir George Sitwell in 1895, to the vibrant story of the literary trio Edith, Osbert and Sacheverall Sitwell in the early 20th Century.
The Royalty and Renishaw exhibition details the connection between the Sitwell family of Renishaw Hall and the Royal family beginning with Queen Elizabeth I and leading all the way up to the present royal family. The exhibition contains over 200 items from the house, many never on display before and charts an interesting and fascinating history. The new exhibition has been featured in The Times national newspaper on its launch day 12th May with a full page spread telling of the remarkable discovery of some of the items and the road which lead to an exhibition.
Entry to the Royalty and Renishaw Exhibition is £1 per person and there is also a commemorative booklet of which there are a limited number of 2012 copies which is available for purchase in the Courtyard shop.
The galleries and exhibition offer a great morning or afternoons perusal at the collections and the interesting and unusual history of this fascinating family.
Hall Tours
Hall tours are available to the public at 12.30 and 2.30pm on Fridays throughout the open season and additionally on Sundays in August. Booking recommended. Public tours are £6 per person plus admission (£6 per adult, £5 per concession.).
Group Hall tours are available throughout the week during the open season, booking required. Group tours are £10 per person, please see the “groups” page of the website for all the information you will need to book a fascinating group day out.
Tours are with a guide and last approximately 1 hour. They include highlights of the house and its collections.
The tour remains on the ground floor only.
Tours can be booked in advance by calling 01246 432 310 or email enquiries@renishaw-hall.co.uk
For more information on Renishaw Hall and Gardens please visit Sheffield City Guide
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