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Bishops' House

 
 
Address
Norton Lees Lane
Sheffield
S8 9BE
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Telephone: 0114 278 2600
(international +44 114 278 2600)
Opening Times
Saturday 10am – 4.30pm
Sunday 11am – 4.30pm
Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm (pre-booked educational groups only)
Admission
free

 
Museums Sheffield: Bishops' House
Bishops' House is the best preserved timber–framed house in Sheffield. It was built around 1500 and is tucked away at the top of Meersbrook Park. Bishops' House typifies the development of the smaller English domestic house in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Inside, the house retains many of its original features and looks just as it would have done in the 17th century, giving a tantalising flavour of Stuart England. The Great Parlour is restored as a typical dining room and the first floor chamber contains the original bedroom furniture and fittings listed in a 17th century inventory of contents.
 
Bishops' House view of the parlour  
View of the parlour
© Mike Williams
 
Education Resources
There are extensive Bishops' House teaching resources available in the Education section of our website. Click here to go straight to them.

Shop
Bishops' House stocks a small range of souvenirs and gifts.

Access for Visitors with Disabilities
Due to the nature of the building there is no first floor access for visitors in wheelchairs.