Oakwell Hall is an Elizabethan manor house in the village of Birstall, West Yorkshire, set in period formal gardens surrounded by 110 acres (0.45 km2) of country parkland. The house was built by John Batt in 1583 and is now run as a 'living museum' furnished as the Batt family home in the 1690s.

Thanks to only minor alterations over the years and a fine collection of period furniture, the Hall offers visitors a real insight into a post English Civil War household. Charlotte Bronte was so inspired by the house during her visits in the 19th century that she featured it as "Fieldhead" in her classic novel Shirley.

The restored gardens are well worth a visit, and over 100 acres of Green Flag award winning Country Park include a visitor centre, gift shop, café, nature trail, picnic sites and a new playground designed for children of all abilities. The refurbished Countryside Information Centre opposite the play area is well worth a visit as well.

Agenda

Apologies for absence
Minutes of 2012 annual general meeting
Amendment to Branch Constitution to dissolve the present Districts and create North West Yorkshire and South West Yorkshire Districts
Treasurers Report
Election of President
Election of officers
Election of Trustees
Any other business

How to book your place
All members are invited so please come along, no booking required.