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The UK is a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures, possessing both a fascinating history and dynamic modern attractions. This is a country known for its eccentric and subversive popular culture and for having a music scene that many regard as the best in the world. Witness thousands of years of history – stone circles, castles, thatched cottages and palaces; in these islands the past comes alive. The capital and largest city is London, a truly global metropolis like no other, and many of the country’s other cities have much to offer. To understand their sheer diversity, compare genteel Oxford with brooding Edinburgh, gentrifying Manchester, sports-mad Cardiff, the cultural melting pot of Birmingham or newly thriving Belfast, while remembering these are but the tip of the iceberg. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, it continues to be hugely influential in the wider world and welcomes over 30 million visitors to its shores each year. Whether you wish to walk in the steps of giants in Antrim, to immerse yourself in Celtic culture at Eisteddfod, to pound the streets of an English urban jungle, to climb, ski or snowboard Cairngorms-style or simply to dream of having tea with the Queen, there is something for everyone in the United Kingdom.

United Kingdom

The southern areas like Dorset, Cornwall and Sussex are the best place to visit for beaches, sunshine and beautiful but rugged coastlines. The central area contains London and Birmingham, the two largest cities (10 million and 1 million people respectively) as well as slightly smaller cities like Liverpool and Manchester. These cities (the ones outside of London particularly) are becoming incredibly popular in the last few years, with amazing food, entertainment, art and culture growing year on year. The north of England holds much of the farming land, as well as stunning national parks like the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. London has several airports that are the gateway to almost anywhere you’d like to visit in the world, and there are regional airports in many of the smaller cities as well, with Birmingham Airport and Liverpool Airport being amongst the cheapest. Getting around the country is easy and hassle-free, if slightly more expensive than public transport in mainland Europe. The trains run very well, and are clean, but they are quite expensive. Perhaps the best way to get around is by bus with two main companies – Megabus and National Express. English cuisine is really a mix of everything, with more than 50,000 pubs to find traditional England food, as well as a lot of Indian, Chinese food in almost every town and city as well.

England

A stunning Elizabethan manor house, furnished as a 17th Century home. Charlotte Brontë featured the Hall as ‘Fieldhead’ in her novel Shirley. Listen to our ghost story or try our children’s Bits & Batts trail.
Then explore the award winning gardens and country park. Before you go home visit the café and gift shop.

Oakwell Hall Opening Times:
Saturday & Sunday: 12noon – 4pm
School holidays: Tues to Thurs 12noon -4pm
Monday to Friday: closed 

Visitor Centre Opening Times:
March to October
Open every day: 10am to 5pm
November to February
Open every day during school holidays: 11am to 4pm
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays outside school holidays

Admission to Oakwell Hall:
Adult: £3.50
Child: £1.00
Family: £8.00 - for two adults and up to four children
Kirklees Passport holders: 50% discount.
Visiting groups should pre-book.
Please call or see our website for details.

Entry to the Hall is free to members of the Friends of Oakwell Hall.  Membership forms are available from the shop.

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Oakwell Hall Country Park

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