Shibden Hall, Halifax. Home to the extraordinary Anne Lister, also known as Gentleman Jack, diarist, businesswoman, landowner, traveller and lesbian. The hall dates back to 1420 and offers visitors a journey through the lives of the people who lived and worked here. Shibden’s architecture is a mix of styles reflecting its interesting and varied history. The nearby 17th century aisled barn and workshops house a carriage collection and displays relating to different crafts, including a blacksmiths, coopers, wheelwrights and saddlers.Shibden Hall, Halifax. Home to the extraordinary Anne Lister, also known as Gentleman Jack, diarist, businesswoman, landowner, traveller and lesbian. The hall dates back to 1420 and offers visitors a journey through the lives of the people who lived and worked here. Shibden’s architecture is a mix of styles reflecting its interesting and varied history. The nearby 17th century aisled barn and workshops house a carriage collection and displays relating to different crafts, including a blacksmiths, coopers, wheelwrights and saddlers.
Shibden Hall, Halifax. Home to the extraordinary Anne Lister, also known as Gentleman Jack, diarist, businesswoman, landowner, traveller and lesbian. The hall dates back to 1420 and offers visitors a journey through the lives of the people who lived and worked here. Shibden’s architecture is a mix of styles reflecting its interesting and varied history. The nearby 17th century aisled barn and workshops house a carriage collection and displays relating to different crafts, including a blacksmiths, coopers, wheelwrights and saddlers.

In Pictures: Magnificent Mansions. We look at some of the stateliest of stately homes across our county.

The scandalous Gentleman Jack is back on our screens, courtesy of the BBC One period drama, putting Calderdale in general and Shibden Hall in particular in the spotlight.
By Sally Todd
Published 20th Apr 2022, 13:03 BST
Updated 20th Apr 2022, 13:40 BST

A selection of some of the county's glorious stately homes nestled in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.

The 17th century Scampston Hall is a wonderful example of a Regency country house. It is first and foremost a family home, although you can arrange a tour. The house has many fine works of art, furniture and porcelain to discover, the venue often used as a wedding venue and setting for corporate events.

5. Scampston Hall near Scarborough

The 17th century Scampston Hall is a wonderful example of a Regency country house. It is first and foremost a family home, although you can arrange a tour. The house has many fine works of art, furniture and porcelain to discover, the venue often used as a wedding venue and setting for corporate events.

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A historic house set in 450 acres. The land comprises gardens, 300 acres of parkland and nature reserve so there’s plenty to see and do on a visit. It is the seat of the Duncombe family, whose senior members assumed the title Earl and Countess of Feversham until 1963. Events throughout the year include steam, country and antique fairs. The park is also home to the National Centre for Birds of Prey.

6. Duncombe Park near Helmsley

A historic house set in 450 acres. The land comprises gardens, 300 acres of parkland and nature reserve so there’s plenty to see and do on a visit. It is the seat of the Duncombe family, whose senior members assumed the title Earl and Countess of Feversham until 1963. Events throughout the year include steam, country and antique fairs. The park is also home to the National Centre for Birds of Prey.

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Harewood sits at the heart of Yorkshire, one of the Treasure Houses of England, the house was built in the 18th century and has art collections to rival the finest in the land in the setting of Yorkshire’s most beautiful landscape.

7. Harewood House. Harewood, West Yorkshire

Harewood sits at the heart of Yorkshire, one of the Treasure Houses of England, the house was built in the 18th century and has art collections to rival the finest in the land in the setting of Yorkshire’s most beautiful landscape.

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Nostell Priory is a Palladian house located in Nostell, near Crofton, close to Wakefield, West Yorkshire. It dates from 1733, and was built for the Winn family on the site of a medieval priory.

8. Nostell Priory

Nostell Priory is a Palladian house located in Nostell, near Crofton, close to Wakefield, West Yorkshire. It dates from 1733, and was built for the Winn family on the site of a medieval priory.

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