East Riddlesden Hall

Owned and run by the National Trust, East Riddlesden Hall, situated on the outskirts of Keighley, is a nicely preserved 17th century merchant's house, set in its own grounds complete with duck pond, gardens and orchard. There is also a ruined wing, covered in climbing plants, and a magnificently restored 17th-century oak-framed barn.

The Hall is supposedly haunted. The interior is also restored and is full of period furniture, kitchens, etc. It has a wonderful ambience, furnished with textiles, Yorkshire oak furniture and pewter, together with fine examples of 17th-century embroidery. There have regular costumed tours, different events through the year.

The garden is well worth a visit and there is an adventure playground as well as a tea room.

The house is closed during the winter, November through to February, but the shop and teashop are open November & December up to Christmas.

For more info visit

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-eastriddlesdenhall/