Bishops' House
📍 Norton Lees Ln, Meersbrook, Sheffield S8 9BE, UK
About Bishops' House
Bishops' House is a remarkable historic house museum located in the Meersbrook area of Sheffield. Dating back to around 1550, this Grade II* listed timber-framed building is one of the city's oldest surviving structures, offering visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time. It holds an excellent Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 325 reviews, often praised for its historical significance and engaging atmosphere. Many visitors appreciate the free entry.
Inside, guests can wander through rooms with uneven floors, gaining a genuine feel for what life was like centuries ago. Informative displays are provided in all rooms, complemented by friendly and knowledgeable guides who are on hand to answer questions and enrich the experience. The property is well-maintained, allowing for an authentic exploration of its past and making you wonder how such a beautiful old property survived intact in a built-up area.
Visiting Information
Bishops' House is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, remaining closed from Monday to Friday. While there is a wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible parking is not available, and parking in the immediate vicinity is limited. Payment options are not explicitly provided.
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📍 Norton Lees Ln, Meersbrook, Sheffield S8 9BE, UK
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Showing 5 of 327 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
Very interesting property. It's nice to walk inside in the uneven floors and get a taste of the past. Information displays in all rooms and informative friendly guides in hand to answer any questions. Makes you wonder how this beautiful old property survived in tact in the heart of built up Sheffield.
Lived near and worked in Sheffield and never knew about this place. If you have an hour or so to use them try here. About 500 years old and well worth a visit. Not much parking though. Free entry.
Interesting place to visit helpful staff to answer any questions looks big from the outside but it's small inside will definitely go again.
An amazing place with lots of historical items inside. Its very interactive with signs explaining what each of the items are (and some of them can be touched). I've been before to watch a historical knight battle and it was great! Its located in Meersbrooke park and is very close to a grassy hill with a view of the city. There are also 2 playgrounds; one behind it and one down the hill. I would definitely recommend visiting this place!
The best preserved timber framed house in Sheffield. The earliest part of the house dates to 1554, owned by the Blythe family and has been added to, adapted and constantly occupied until 1976. It is now open as a museum of life in 17th century. Entry is free and though the site is small, it is definitely worth a look in. There is plenty to look at and it is fairly interactive for children. There is plenty of information available in each room, though the steep stairs and uneven flooring makes it not too disabled friendly.