Brodsworth Hall and Gardens is a Victorian country house and garden near Doncaster in South Yorkshire, managed by English Heritage. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport, parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips.
This guide was last updated in March 2026 to reflect the 2026/27 admission prices, valid from 28 March 2026. The upper floors of the hall are currently closed, though the ground floor, gardens, tearoom, and the rest of the site remain fully open. Brodsworth uses two separate price tiers depending on whether the hall interior is open — winter visitors paying for grounds only pay a reduced rate.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN5 7XJ |
| Opening hours | Daily 10am–5pm (summer); Sat–Sun in winter; see below for full schedule |
| Adult ticket (main season) | £13.85–£17.00 depending on date and day |
| Adult ticket (winter grounds only) | £12.32 (Super Saver) |
| Nearest train | Adwick (~2 miles) or Doncaster (~5 miles) |
| Parking | Free on-site car park; golf buggy available from car park to hall |
| Time needed | 2.5–4 hours |
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens opening hours
The 2026/27 schedule (28 March 2026 – 16 March 2027): 28 Mar – 24 Oct, daily 10am–5pm; 25 Oct – 1 Nov, daily 10am–4pm; 2 Nov – 23 Dec, Sat–Sun only, 10am–4pm; 24–26 Dec, closed; 27 Dec – 1 Jan, daily 10am–4pm; 2 Jan – 12 Feb, Sat–Sun only, 10am–4pm; 13–21 Feb (half-term), daily 10am–4pm; 22 Feb – 16 Mar, Wed–Sun, 10am–4pm. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Note: group bookings are not available on Sundays in July and August. In winter, when the hall interior is closed, the gardens, café, and parts of the Servants’ Wing remain open. Opening hours last updated in March 2026.
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens ticket prices
Brodsworth has two separate price tiers: main season prices (when the hall is open) and reduced winter prices (when only the grounds are open). English Heritage members enter free. Concessions apply to visitors aged 65+, students with a valid ID, and jobseekers with relevant ID.
Main season admission (hall and gardens open)
Super Saver — Mon–Fri, 28 Mar–22 May & 1 Sep–1 Nov
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £13.85 |
| Concession | £12.32 |
| Child | £6.88 |
Saver — Sat–Sun & bank holidays, 28 Mar–22 May & 1 Sep–1 Nov; Mon–Fri, 23 May–31 Aug
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £15.38 |
| Concession | £13.85 |
| Child | £7.65 |
Standard — Sat–Sun & bank holidays, 23 May–31 Aug
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £17.00 |
| Concession | £15.38 |
| Child | £8.50 |
Winter admission (grounds only, hall closed)
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | £12.32 |
| Concession | £11.56 |
| Child | £6.12 |
Groups of 15 or more receive a 10% discount. Ticket prices last updated in May 2026.
Is it worth paying for English Heritage membership?
Entry prices for English Heritage sites, including Dover Castle, Stonehenge and Tintagel Castle, can seem extremely expensive. This is clearly a deliberate ploy to push visitors towards taking out annual English Heritage membership.
Membership gives free access to more than 400 sites across the country, and costs £82. That is, unless you get a special deal – there was a 25%-off Black Friday deal in November 2025, for example.
Whether that £82 is worth it depends on how many sites are near you (there are lots in the south of the country, not so many near me in Yorkshire). And, critically, whether you’re going to visit them with children.
Each member can take up to six children with them free of charge. Given the steep one-time entry fees, an adult member with two children is likely to recoup the cost of their membership by visiting just two or three sites within the year.
For an individual without children, I’d say English Heritage membership is worth it only if you’re planning to blitz a few sites in one year. For an individual with children, membership is a smart investment that will likely pay itself back within one school holiday. To me, it’s a no-brainer.
The real question is whether it’s worth renewing English Heritage membership after a year. That’s debatable, as you’re unlikely to go to many of these sites twice. I eventually renewed after I was offered 20% off the price. I’ll probably recoup the membership price visiting two sites in summer next year, even if I’ve ticked off most of the best ones near me.
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How to get to Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Brodsworth Hall is in the village of Brodsworth, ~5 miles north-west of Doncaster, signposted from the A635 and A1(M) junction 37.
By train: Adwick (Northern, from Doncaster ~5 min; from Leeds ~25 min) is ~2 miles away. Doncaster (East Coast Main Line from London Kings Cross ~1 hr 40 min) is ~5 miles away. Buses stop well short of the property — a taxi from either station is the most practical option.
By car: Postcode DN5 7XJ; follow brown signs from the A635 or A1(M) junction 37.
Parking at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Free on-site parking is available for all visitors, including non-members. The car park is adjacent to the visitor centre. Six disabled parking spaces are directly outside the visitor centre. A golf buggy service operates between the visitor centre and the hall for visitors who have difficulty walking — ask at the visitor centre on arrival. Three free coach spaces are available 250 metres from the site entrance; group operators should contact English Heritage in advance.
How long to spend at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Most visitors spend 2.5 to 4 hours at Brodsworth. The hall ground floor, gardens (13 acres), playground, tearoom, exhibition, secondhand bookshop, and shop can comfortably fill a half or full day. Allow more time in summer when the formal gardens are at their most elaborate.
Accessibility at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
The ground floor of the hall is fully level. A Victorian lift reaches the first-floor family bedrooms but takes one wheelchair at a time. The upper floors are currently closed. Terrace and formal gardens have tarmac paths; the Quarry gardens have self-binding gravel — bring an assistant for manual wheelchairs. Lightweight scooters are welcome inside; larger scooters are not. A golf buggy runs from the visitor centre to the hall. Ramped access to shop and tearoom. Six disabled spaces outside the visitor centre; accessible toilets 50 metres from the hall. Dogs not permitted (listed gardens). Assistance dogs welcome.
Inside Brodsworth Hall and Gardens: what to see
Brodsworth Hall was built in the 1860s for the Thellusson family. What makes it distinctive is its approach to preservation: it is presented “conserved as found” rather than restored to a specific period. When the last owner, Sylvia Grant-Dalton, died in 1988, the house was inherited in a state of accumulated neglect. English Heritage preserved it as found — chandeliers, marble statues, and faded grandeur alongside cracked ceilings and makeshift repairs — as a record of Victorian life slowly winding down rather than a manicured restoration.
The ground-floor rooms include the dining room, drawing room, library, billiard room, and Servants’ Wing including a Victorian kitchen. Volunteer room stewards are throughout the hall. The current exhibition celebrates Brodsworth’s connection to horticulture and garden design. A secondhand bookshop is near the tearoom.
The gardens cover 13 acres, restored over 30 years to their Victorian design: formal topiary, a fern-filled dell, a rose dell, a restored Target Range with classical ‘eyecatcher’ and summerhouse, a historic 1864 privy, and the quarry gardens. An outdoor play area is in the grounds. The Garden Tearoom serves hot meals, sandwiches, soups, and cakes using local Yorkshire produce, with a children’s menu and outdoor Tea Terrace seating. A gift shop sells plants (in season), books, and heritage gifts.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Upper floors currently closed | The first floor and above are closed to all visitors. The ground floor, gardens, and Servants’ Wing are fully open. |
| Two price tiers | Main season prices apply when the hall is open. Winter visits (grounds only) attract a reduced rate — check before booking. |
| Golf buggy available | A buggy runs from the visitor centre to the hall. Ask at the visitor centre on arrival if you need it. |
| Groups not available Sundays Jul–Aug | Individual visitors are unaffected, but group bookings are not accepted on Sundays in July and August. |
| Dogs not permitted | Dogs are not allowed on site due to the Grade II listed gardens. Assistance dogs are welcome. |
| Hall entry in small groups | Access to the hall interior is in groups of 8 or under. At busy times, queuing at the hall entrance may be necessary. |
Frequently asked questions about Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the hall open in winter? | The hall interior is closed in winter (roughly November to March). The gardens, café, and parts of the Servants’ Wing remain open, at a reduced admission price. |
| Are dogs allowed at Brodsworth Hall? | No. Dogs are not permitted on site. Assistance dogs are welcome. |
| Is Brodsworth Hall accessible for wheelchair users? | The ground floor and formal gardens are accessible. The Victorian lift reaches the first floor but takes one wheelchair at a time. Lightweight scooters are welcome inside; heavy scooters are not. A golf buggy runs from the car park to the hall. |
| Is there a café at Brodsworth Hall? | Yes. The Garden Tearoom serves hot meals, sandwiches, cakes, and children’s menus using local produce. |
| Is Brodsworth Hall free for English Heritage members? | Yes. Members enter free, park free, and can bring up to six children free. |
| Is there parking at Brodsworth Hall? | Yes. Free on-site parking for all visitors. Six disabled spaces outside the visitor centre. |
Things to do near Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Conisbrough Castle (English Heritage, ~5 miles south) is a 12th-century cylindrical Norman keep; members free. Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery in Doncaster town centre is free. Yorkshire Wildlife Park (~5 miles south-east) is a large safari-style zoo. Cusworth Hall Museum (Doncaster Council, ~3 miles south) is an 18th-century house with free admission. Roche Abbey (English Heritage, ~7 miles south near Maltby) is a ruined Cistercian abbey in a Capability Brown landscape; members free.
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