Is Sheffield Weston Park Museum free?
This museum has no entrance fee!
Are museums in Sheffield open?
The museums and galleries remain closed for now in line with current government restrictions. The wellbeing of our visitors and staff is our number one priority and we continue to follow Government advice. We’ll look forward to welcoming you again as soon as we’re able.
Are there toilets at Weston Park?
Public Areas -Toilets Public toilets are on level surfaces with the exception of the Stables Courtyard which has two steps up for access and the Park toilets, which has one step up for access. Two accessible toilets are available in the Granary building, one outside the admissions department and one in the house.
Do you have to pay to walk around Weston Park?
Your Visit. The Park and Garden are now closed. You can still enjoy a wander round our Walled Garden and take a look at the ‘Colour by Nature’ exhibition in The Granary Art Gallery, both free to enter and open daily.
Can you walk around Weston Park?
Weston Park is open seasonally for visitors to explore. We have five luxury holiday properties on the estate, you may see some of these whilst walking around the grounds. The House – this is the starting point for three of our walks, the current country house was built in 1671.
Is Weston Park wheelchair friendly?
The Weston Park Miniature Railway is privately owned but does offer one accessible carriage converted to carry a wheelchair. There is ramp access to and from the station. Seventy per cent of the formal gardens are accessible by wheelchair, with use of the stair climber this becomes 100%.
Is Weston Park part of the National Trust?
Weston Park House and the surrounding parkland were given to the nation in 1986 by the 7th Earl of Bradford, with the support of the National Heritage Memorial Fund. It is now in the care of the trustees of the Weston Park Foundation….
| Weston Park | |
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| Reference no. | 1188133 |
| Location of Weston Park in Staffordshire |
How big is Weston Park?
1,000 acres
Weston Park is a country house in Weston-under-Lizard, Staffordshire, England, set in more than 1,000 acres (400 ha) of park landscaped by Capability Brown. The park is located 10 miles (16 km) north-west of Wolverhampton, and 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Telford, close to the border with Shropshire.
How old is Weston Park?
350c. 1671
Weston Park/Age
Can you walk around Weston Park for free?
Your Visit You can still enjoy a wander round our Walled Garden and take a look at the ‘Colour by Nature’ exhibition in The Granary Art Gallery, both free to enter and open daily.
How much does it cost to go to Weston Park?
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| House Park and Garden | £12.00 per adult |
| House Park and Garden (4-14 years) | £6.50 per child |
| House, Park & Garden (up to 2 adults & 3 children) | £30.00 per family |
| House, Park and Garden (Seniors) | £10.00 per concession |
Is the Weston Park Museum in Sheffield wheelchair accessible?
Weston Park Museum is fully wheelchair accessible. All exhibitions and displays are on the ground floor of the building and the upstairs activity rooms are easily accessible via the lift. Wheelchairs are available to borrow on request. The toilets and baby change at Weston Park Museum are open in a limited capacity to enable social distancing.
What are the collections of Weston Park Museum?
The jewels of the collection include the Gatty collection of marine life, the Salt collection of 18th century plants, the collections of Henry Clifton Sorby and one of the best collections of Carboniferous fossils in the country.
What kind of art is in Sheffield Museum?
Visual Art Sheffield has a rich and varied collection of over 5,000 paintings, watercolours, prints, drawings, photographs and sculpture that portray the development of British and European art from the 17th century to the present day.
Where was the Sheffield Museum during the Blitz?
During the Sheffield Blitz, in December 1940, the museum and art gallery were badly damaged when a bomb exploded on Mushroom Lane, a few yards from the North-West corner of the Mappin. This obliterated three of the Mappin’s six galleries.