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Renishaw Hall and GardensNewest Review: ... is somewhat a surprise. I wouldn't describe Renishaw Hall as a magnificent English Country house in the same league that I would put Chatsworth House, but it is still impressive nonetheless. The house is open to visitors but since it is still lived in there are large areas of the building that are out of bounds to the general public. There is an admission charge to tour the house so being ... more |
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by micksheff - written on 25.11.07 (Very useful, 104 readings)
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I am very fortunate living where I do in the south west suburbs of Sheffield. I have easy to the Peak District National Park, but I also have some other interesting attractions on my doorstep. One such place is Renishaw Hall, which is actually within walking distance of where I live, albeit quite a long walk, but this is a place that I pass by frequently on one of my regular round walks. Renishaw Hall is the family home of the Sitwell family, and has been for almost 400 years. The Sitwell family are one of the most well known families within this region and historically have always been large landowners. In fact they are second only the Duke of Devonshire (of ...


