Museums & Galleries · Sheffield
Bishop's House
📍 S8 9BQ
Photo: Chemical Engineer (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Sheffield's best preserved timber framed building
- Explore the history of the building and its occupants
- Regular events held at the house
- Weddings can be held at the venue
- School visits available
Bishops' House is a museum in Sheffield, housed in the city's best preserved timber framed building, once a yeoman's farm surrounded by fields. You can explore the history of the building, its occupants and the local area, with regular events, weddings and school visits also hosted here. It's open weekends with free entry, so it's worth checking opening times before you go. The attraction is cared for by The Friends of Bishops' House alongside Sheffield City Council and Museums Sheffield. If you're staying nearby, Sheffield station is 1.9 miles away, and there are 45 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, making it an easy addition to a Sheffield break.
Practical details
- Open
- Open weekends
- Booking
- Check opening times before visiting
- Best for
- History, architecture, school groups and weddings
From the attraction's own website on 16 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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🚆 Or come by train
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