BRODSWORTH HALL

Brodsworth Hall in Doncaster was built in the 1860s for the Thellusson family, but as the family’s fortune diminished, the house and gardens gradually fell into decline and disrepair.

Today, the Victorian pleasure gardens have been expertly restored to their former glory, and are the perfect place for a family adventure in the fresh air. The house has been gently conserved to tell the stories of the generations of people who lived and worked there. The gardens are the perfect place for a stroll through the statue walks, the fern dell grotto and the beautiful dells.

This month, there’s plenty to excite all the family. From 1-16 April, Brodsworth Hall will be staging a family adventure quest. Explore the gardens to hunt for clues and challenges and discover traditional Easter games like egg rolling and the egg and spoon race. Track down the Easter eggs and you’ll be rewarded with an adventurer’s certificate and a tasty chocolate treat.

Then, later in the month from 30 April-1 May, enjoy listening to Yorkshire’s finest swing bands, as they perform against the stunning backdrop of Brodsworth Hall. Bring along your deckchairs and relax with an afternoon of superb music. The perfect way to spend the early May bank holiday and indulge in one of the county’s finest historic landmarks.

See more at english-heritage.org.uk