The best preserved timber framed house in Sheffield. The earliest part of the house dates to 1554, owned by the Blythe family and has been added to, adapted and constantly occupied until 1976. It is now open as a museum of life in 17th century. Entry is free and though the site is small, it is definitely worth a look in. There is plenty to look at and it is fairly interactive for children. There is plenty of information available in each room, though the steep stairs and uneven flooring makes it not too disabled friendly.

Loved it and its free.... the lady who was there was lovely my eldest daughter was doing a free check list on different things to find and she couldn't fine the last one so the lovely lady helped her find it and was giving us so much information on different things. Definitely going again

Took our 4 year old there and had a great time. Medieval knights fighting with a great variety of weapons- what boy wouldn't love it? The house is also interesting and small so keeps their attention. The fact it's set in a park is a bonus with a playground and you can take a picnic. Please like helpful reviews.

Magnificent. Interesting and beautifully looked after. If you live in Sheffield and have a sense of wonder about history then this Tudor building is an absolute must. Lovely staff too.

We had our wedding at Bishops house on 29th July 2022 and it was perfect. Jenni, who coordinated it all for us, was so helpful and accommodating and the team on the day were brilliant. Bishops House is a beautiful Tudor building, the exterior is stunning and the views from the top of the park are amazing, it felt elegant and also very intimate due to the size of the building which made it feel extra special. Jenni and the team decorated it beautifully and Jenni was able to walk us through everything in advance which put us at ease and ran the day perfectly. Thank you all so much for giving us the most perfect wedding day. Jess and Andrew.

Beautiful building in a great park!!! Panoramic view of Sheffield City is amazing

Fantastic historical experience for all ages. Free to enter. At the top of gorgeous Meersbrook park. What more can you ask for?

Very good service. Nice people and interesting history of the UK.

An amazing place with lots of historical items inside. Its very interactive with signs explaining what each of the items are (and some of them can be touched). I've been before to watch a historical knight battle and it was great! Its located in Meersbrooke park and is very close to a grassy hill with a view of the city. There are also 2 playgrounds; one behind it and one down the hill. I would definitely recommend visiting this place!

Walking past and one of the volunteers chatted to me about the house and told me it was free to enter. Had a look around, it’s a cute old house with rooms arranged in period fashion, plus an open indoor space where they host small events, and also a small shop selling related items and work by local artists. The volunteers were very friendly and helpful. Highly worth a look if you’re nearby.

What an amazing place to visit. As a 17c reenactor, it was such a pleasure to be able to get up and close to the items on display and feel free to explore all the books and crannies of the building. The 2 ladies at the front reception were very warm and welcoming and it was lovely to have a chat with them. They were very happy to answer any questions about the house and its artifacts as well as having good knowledge of the local area and its history in relation to the house. Wonderful example of the preservation of history and heritage.

A Sheffield historic jewel, now the friends of have reintroduced life into it. Incredible history in one of Sheffield's finest parks. Ambition is to see a performance held there, now happening more frequently.

Historical house that was lived in continuously from the 1600s to the 1970s.

An interesting and free (though they do ask for donations) place to visit. A very old building with several very old artifacts inside. You wander round at your own pace, 30-45 mins will allow you time to take it all in. Young kids can try and find all the model mice hidden in the house. Also worth a wander down the park for a good view of Sheffield and there's also a fitness/assault course down there for those who fancy a go. Some on road parking, might be tricker on busy days. We managed fine on a Sat in Nov.

It's free, owned by Sheffield Council. Lovely and fascinating historic old building. Staffed by volunteers. Only open weekends when we went. Volunteers very friendly and knowledgable.

Beautiful well loved and respected place steeped in local history. You really can get a feel for how life might have been within the walls over the years

This little museum is right by my house and tells some great history of the area. I think they need to improve what they sell in the shop though. None of the items they sell are relevant to the house or area. Some cool items made by local small businesses would be nice.

Lovely little park. Went to the Autumn Fayre to see the knights fighting and the kids had a great time.

Wonderful to visit one of the oldest buildings in Sheffield. Lovely children's trail sheet. Amazing to see the W Blythe Wooden overmantel in it's place. Interesting to find the plaster overmantel piece was originally in Sheffield Castle. Good family trip with meersbrook park too.

Brilliant place, we had our wedding there, great staff and service as always, thank you.

Very interesting property. It's nice to walk inside in the uneven floors and get a taste of the past. Information displays in all rooms and informative friendly guides in hand to answer any questions. Makes you wonder how this beautiful old property survived in tact in the heart of built up Sheffield.

Our local English jewel in the crown, loved every minute, you step straight back in time as soon as you walk through the door.

Very interesting and free

Interesting place dating back to the 16th century. A bit of a living museum, they also conduct weddings occasionally.

Fascinating timber framed building, that just became part of our local history walk

nice historic building, fun for kids too

such friendly staff/volunteers and very knowledgeable and can show you things you would never notice on your own. well worth a visit.

Rare and unusual oppertutity - well worth popping in.

Beautiful, original piece of history.

GOOD POINTS. Free entry. Helpful volunteers. Stuff for the kids to do. Informative. Great little bit of history situated in the park. BAD POINTS. Errr....I'm struggling to think of any. Great little hidden gem. Well worth an hour or so of your time. The events they have they are great too. Highly recommended. Ps. Just watch your head inside the building.

Interesting place. Learnt a few things and the kids had a mini quest to find some hidden crocheted mice in the building to keep them entertained. Lovely, friendly ladies on the door to welcome you when you walk in.

A small but fascinating museum inside a historic house. The staff were very helpful and informative and the place has an incredible atmosphere engendered by the furnishings of the era and other atmospheric exhibits. Look for the witch marks on some of the doors and ask a staff member if you cannot find them.Highly recommended.

An interesting venue for small musical gatherings

Can't believe we haven't been before now! Well worth a visit. Staff very friendly and extremely knowledgeable.

Blast from the past..Went with school many many years ago. Was glad to revisit again.They have done it to perfection. Really enjoyed the day. The lady who was on (sun) 9th was really friendly and informative. Excellent day out.

Amazing, just Amazing and knowledgeable staff, only there not staff there volunteers

I love Bishops House, its a real gem in Sheffield. I know I'm somewhat biased as I grew up in this area and have fond memories of the House and the beautiful Meersbrook Park (amazing views over Sheffield from the top) but the house is well worth a visit. 15th century building was lived in till the 1970s !

Amazing!

Great to see such a good example of a tudor house. Friendly staff and lots of dressing up for the kids.

Lovely old house, really interesting piece of local history

Nice little place, only open at weekends unless you have prior booking.

I'm a bit biased as I'm one if the volunteers helping to keep this beautiful house open. It's a Tudor building which was lived in continuously from its building to the early 70's. We have treasure trails, dressing up and pictures to colour in for children and a beautiful house to appreciate for adults. We're open 10am to 4pm every Saturday and Sunday.

A hidden gem. A must visit. The place is very interesting and the volunteers take great care of it. I loved it.

What a lovely find. And the volunteers are so helpful.

One of only a few timber framed buildings left standing in Sheffield This 16th century former farm house is now buried in the suburbs of the city a different story when it was originally constructed. Then it was surrounded by fields and parkland that was Sheffield Deer Park part of the Lords of the Manor estates up until the early 18th century. As the town of Sheffield grew on population so did the need for land to build on! Parts of the former medieval deer park were sold off or let to tenants by the then owner the Duke of Norfolk and built on, Bishops House was soon enclosed by suburbia that became the city of Sheffield in the 20th century. The house survived the centuries of change and is now a museum for all to enjoy and experience The highlights being its architecture with many original features still surviving today. 😍

Love it

Lit up beautifully

Not open, who knows when it will be open again???

Lovely old building and wonderful views across Sheffield

Piece of history...

Brilliant

amazing

Small but interesting

Great little house

Lovely staff, full of information.

It is a beautifully preserved old old house full of treasures from its past. All touchable and many at children's height. It was also warm and welcoming.

It's a beautifully kept piece of history, all by volunteers, a lovely place for small concerts, the acoustics are incredible,

Part of the local history now a museum worth a try for a look into the past in one oldest houses in Sheffield

Great little house, super interesting and authentic. Nice staff, up for a chat about the house and related activities.

Very interesting. Volunteers very knowledgeable. Child friendly.

Me and my kids loved it here,. Nice place and nice people.

Great place, friendly staff. A hidden treasure.

Good place to take your children during the holidays

Very interesting and the staff were helpful and informative. Lovely couple of hours in super location!

Lovely Tudor house, completely free entry, nice way to spend an hour if you love history!

Historical building fascinating place not many of these left around here

Interesting place, friendly volunteers, in a parkland setting. Go and see some history...

Very interesting, and free

It's closed because of covid but when it opens, it's free entry sat and Sunday 10 til 4. Walk up thru meersbrook Park. Maybe park in the retail park at the bottom of the park, parking restrictions allowing? It dates to 1500 and is reputedly the home of 2 early Bishops who grew up there. It'll get another star once I've seen inside the museum.

Historical buildings always resonate with me especially jacobean style