Friends of Oakwell Hall

26/06/2026

Join us at Oakwell Hall & Country Park on Sunday 5th July for a fantastic Summer Makers Market and Friends of Oakwell Hall Garden Party 🌷

Browse a wonderful selection of handmade and artisan products from local makers in The Barn from 10am, then enjoy a relaxed afternoon in the beautiful historic grounds. Soak up live music from the The Skelmanthorpe Brass Band Community, enjoy tea and cakes with The Friends, tuck into a delicious BBQ from The Willows, and grab refreshing drinks from the Oakwell Bar.

Whether you're searching for unique gifts, supporting local businesses, or simply enjoying a summer day out with family and friends, there’s something for everyone.

📍 Oakwell Hall & Country Park
🕙 Makers Market: 10am–4pm
🕚 Friends Garden Party: 11am–3pm

Entry is free, with donations welcome to support The Friends of Oakwell Hall & Country Park.

We’d love to see you there!

The Crazy Woodman Blostma Bakehouse Little Badger Cider Company West Riding Soapworks Sara’s Sea Glass Odyssey Deirdre Warren Ceramics Laser craft handmade gifts The Willows Coffee Shop Friends of Oakwell Hall

24/06/2026

The legacy of Jo Cox continues to resonate deeply in communities across the UK. Her belief that we have “more in common than that which divides us” remains as powerful today as ever and it’s a message that lives and breathes every Saturday morning at parkrun events across the country.   parkr...

20/06/2026

30/05/2026

We're Hiring!

We're Hiring for an Assistant Curator, be part of an exciting moment for Kirklees Museums & Galleries as we transform how our collections are understood, shared, and experienced.

As we prepare for a new museum and gallery through Our Cultural Heart, you’ll play a vital behind-the-scenes role in making sure our collections information is reliable, meaningful, and fit for the future. Your work will directly support curators, communities, and audiences to discover and connect with the stories held within our 300,000-object collection and share stories of Kirklees past and present to inspire the future.

You will be based at Tolson Museum, Ravensknowle Park Wakefield Rd, Huddersfield HD5 8DJ - with some cross-site working.

Closing date: 11 June 2026, 11:55 PM
Apply here: https://tal.pulse.ly/w1vcpxafoa

30/05/2026

Great tour on Wednesday

Guided Tour of Oakwell Hall!🌟
Wednesday 3rd June, 11am

Take a break from the heat and enjoy a guided tour of Oakwell Hall - the hall stays lovely and cool, making it the perfect place to escape the sunshine for a while.

Journey through time as you explore Oakwell Hall brought to life through captivating stories, intriguing historical insights, and a peek into the hidden corners of the house. This guided tour reveals the secrets and surprises that make Oakwell’s past truly unforgettable.

Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Meeting Point: Oakwell Hall main entrance
Accessibility: Oakwell Hall is a Grade I listed building, and due to its historic nature, the first floor is only accessible via stairs.
Tickets: £10 per person
Book here: https://ticketsource.pulse.ly/z1vbtoroho

20/05/2026

Come and see us in the Hall!

🌼✨ We’re so excited for the Bank Holiday weekend! ✨🌼

Join us at The Barn at Oakwell Hall for our Spring Makers Market – a joyful celebration of creativity, community, and all things spring!

🗓 Sunday 24 & Monday 25 May
⏰ 10am – 4pm
🎟 Free Entry

Browse beautiful handmade pieces from talented local makers, discover one‑of‑a‑kind gifts, indulge in delicious bakes and enjoy a relaxed, feel‑good atmosphere full of seasonal charm 🌿

🔥 Grab a bite from The Willows Coffee Shop BBQ
🍹 Enjoy drinks from the Oakwell Bar
🏛 Step into history with activities from The Friends of Oakwell Hall
🎨 Explore National Gallery’s Art on Your Doorstep

Whether you’re a craft lover, history enthusiast, or just looking for a great day out with the family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Bring your friends and make a day of it – we can’t wait to see you there! 💛

Creative Kirklees Cleckheaton Whats going on..Inc surrounding areas Birstall Matters Birstall Chamber of Trade Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue Elesca candle co Homefire Preserves The Crazy Woodman Braeside Bakes Blostma Bakehouse The Proverbial Hare Little Badger Cider Company Helen Robinson Art Hopton Handmade Liz Smith Fused Glass Laser craft handmade gifts Lucy Wilton Drawings Josh Perkins Wildlife and Landscape Photography Sara’s Sea Glass Odyssey

09/05/2026

04/05/2026

11/04/2026

Join us at the library for our first History Group session on Tuesday, 21st of April, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Enjoy a coffee and chat about this month's topics: the Byzantine Age and Augustan poets such as Ovid, Horace, and Virgil!