John & Wendy Graver
05.03.2025
Very welcoming and interesting video.
Elviera L
03.03.2025
Fabulous museum. Been quite a few times and really enjoyed it. Great to see the rooms used for Gentleman Jack, really brings the series to life. Beautiful house and lots to see. Large grounds and adjacent park. Well worth a visit
Khurram Shahzad
09.09.2024
Shibden Hall is a historic house museum. Built in the 15th century, it is one of the most important surviving examples of Tudor architecture in the region. Shibden Hall is famous not only for its unique half-timbered design but also as the home of Anne Lister, a notable 19th-century landowner, diarist, and LGBTQ+ figure often referred to as "the first modern lesbian."
The Hall is surrounded by beautiful gardens and a large park, and visitors can explore its rooms, which showcase period furnishings, woodwork, and decorative arts from various historical periods. The museum highlights Anne Lister’s life, her coded diaries, and her significant contributions to industry and society. Shibden Hall gained additional popularity after the BBC/HBO series Gentleman Jack, which dramatized Anne Lister’s life and brought international attention to her story.
The site often hosts tours, events, and exhibitions.
Marie Cadoret
04.11.2024
Lovely museum staff and interesting well preserved building.
Dick Davies
02.11.2024
Great place to visit with lots to learn. The video near the entrance gives really useful context to a visit. I learned a lot about Ann Lister - an amazing person. Volunteer guides were enthusiastic and gave good context as well.
Melvyn Ashton
29.10.2024
Interesting and informative
Some thing and someone didn't know about
Steve Grady
24.10.2024
Well maintained hall and gardens. The place has benefitted from the recent publicity following the Gentleman Jack television drama that told the story of Anne Lister. It’s well worth a visit whether you’ve watched the show or not. Just one point, don’t rely on having lunch here, the cafe is very basic and only good for a coffee / cake. Lovely pleasant staff and volunteers on site.
Parking is plentiful and free. There’s also disabled parking right next to the hall. There are also free to use, clean toilets next to the disabled parking area.
ELIZABETH Airnes
23.10.2024
A brilliant visit. The video about Ann Lister was well worth watching before going round the house.
Hefina Holden
20.10.2024
Very interesting hall and lovely park if the weather is kind!
Sue Wilson
19.10.2024
Fabulous park plus the Hall as well. First time we looked around the Hall, very interesting. Staff very knowledgeable. Really brings it to life and the history of the place is so interesting. Didn't try the cafe. Def worth a visit along with the beautiful gardens.
Julia Dimond
19.10.2024
The house was fascinating. Lot's of information boards about the history. Wonderful old wood panelled rooms.
The out buildings and old carriage collection were the icing on the cake.
Recommended.
Philip Platon
13.10.2024
A smaller, 2 deck ship, which gave you a feel for sailing in those days.
lyn unwin
12.10.2024
Like a small stately home. Council run with volunteers to chat to. A relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful house.
Sheila Attard
30.09.2024
Lovely setting
