Thursday, 28 August 2008
Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park re-opened to the public in May 2007, after several years of extensive restoration work.
The Hall and its surrounding parkland have been transformed, with entire sections of the interior (previously in a poor state) given a new lease of life. Stunning ceiling paintings in the Italianate Chapel have been revealed and restored, after being hidden under layers of paint for 50 years.
The Great Kitchen, Bake House, Still Room and Laundry are also sometimes open to the public, giving a glimpse of what life was like 'below stairs'.
Our Gift Shop has a range of distinctive gifts, from jewellery and china to traditional toys and books, for a perfect souvenir of your visit.
We are open all year round and opening times are Monday to Friday 10.30am - 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 1pm - 5pm.
Admission into the Hall is FREE, (but car parking charges apply).
How to get to Cusworth Hall and Park
By Car:
The Museum is located 2 miles north of Doncaster, off the A638 Doncaster to Wakefield Road. It is signposted from the A1 and A638.
By Bus:
Take the Mainline service 42 from the Frenchgate Interchange, every 30 minutes (hourly on Sundays). This service stops at the end of Cusworth Lane, then walk up to the Hall on foot.
Telephone Travel South Yorkshire on 01709 515151 for full details of all bus services.
Facilities
Car-parking (charges apply); toilets (including disabled); tea-room.
For further details, you can contact the Curator, Frank Carpenter (Tel. 01302 782342).
Visitors can enjoy real country fare in Cusworth's Tea Room, (located in the old stables) amidst plenty of old world charm and character.
Open daily from 10am to 4pm. Delicious home-baked cakes and pastries are available, as well as a range of snacks, specials and ice cream.
Tel: 01302 390959.
Restored and Explored - The story of Cusworth’s transformation.
This exhibition is in the newly refurbished Hall and explores the extensive restoration programme that took place at Cusworth, highlighting the immense work involved and some of the fascinating discoveries made during the refurbishment. There will be accompanying tours and activities in association with the exhibition.
21 June – 28 September 2008
The Shoe Show
Tough shoes, serious shoes, fun shoes - see them all at the Cusworth Shoe Show. Cusworth Hall is displaying the best examples from 40 years of collecting, ranging from hobnail boots to shoes for dancing.
Cusworth Concerts in the Park.
Cusworth Hall is the perfect setting for two fabulous summer concerts. Stunningly lit, the beautiful grade 1 listed building provides a perfect backdrop - what better way to celebrate the end of the summer? Bring along a blanket, picnic, sit back, sing along or get up and dance. Whatever, enjoy...
Sunday 7 September, 1pm - 5pm
Craft fair
With local and regional craftspeople demonstrating and selling a wide range of traditional and contemporary crafts in the magnificent setting of Cusworth Hall and Park.
Saturday 27 September
Doncaster Concert Band, with Soprano Julie Thomas. Proms in the Park
8.00pm, admission from 7.00pm
£7.50/£5.50 conc/£20 family
Sunday 28 September
Jayne Cooper & Orchestre Ruffanti- fabulous 13 piece world music cabaret emsemble
6.00pm, admission from 5.00pm
£8/£6 conc
Tickets & information - Doncaster Civic Theatre 01302 342349 & Cusworth Hall 01302 782342
