Clarke Hall is a late 17th century brick-built gentleman farmer’s house in the north of Wakefield, with contemporary and replica furnishings now used as a living history museum for both Tudor and Stuart school days.
Clarke Hall is reserved for use by school groups in term-time, but is open to the public for special Open Day Living History events.
There are also regular family activities during school holidays, including guided tours by costumed guides.
Winner of Sandford Award for Heritage Education
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Clarke Hall has again won a Sandford Award, recognising quality and excellence in the educational services and facilities offered to schools.
The award report states: “Clarke Hall inspires visitors to connect with the past by offering them opportunities to experience aspects of social history through active participation. Skilful questioning sets off trains of thought which will open new windows in the mind of each person who sets foot in the museum |
Take a look…
Clarke Hall
Step back in time to the late 17th century when Clarke Hall was the family home of Benjamin and Priscilla Clarke and their children. Finished in 1680, the house was fashionably built to have a private dining room with stunning plaster ceiling featuring exotic plants and flowers. In Restoration England, fashionable goods such as tea, coffee and chocolate were the drinks to be seen with.
The Gardens
Clarke Hall’s reconstructed gardens are complete with a decorative knot garden, and herb gardens with medicinal, culinary and dye plants.
Visitor Centre
The Visitor Centre meeting room is available to hire during the week, and hosts an exhibition about the Hall and a shop selling a range of unusual period-inspired gifts.
Did you know?
Clarke Hall was saved from demolition in 1914 when it was bought by Henry Haldane, an amateur archaeologist. Haldane had grown up in the house as his grandfather and then father had rented it.
Planning a visit
Please note: Clarke Hall is reserved for use by schools groups during term time. However, the hall, gardens and visitor centre are open to the public on certain days each year for special Open Day Living History events. There are also regular family activities during school holidays, including guided tours by costumed guides. The latest events and activities at Clarke Hall will be posted on our Whats on Guide
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