Founded in 1988, the Friends of Oakwell Hall and Country Park are a voluntary support group for this wonderfully authentic 16th Century Manor House in Yorkshire - and for its surrounding 110 acres of country park. We undertake a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities at Oakwell Hall including:

To celebrate their 20 years the Friends are pleased to announce the following membership extras which will apply from 1^st April 2009 to all existing and new members.
Each current adult membership card will:

Whilst many people join the Friends simply because they appreciate the beauty and tranquillity of the Hall and Park, others join because of the 'hands on' opportunities available on site. Friends work closely with the dedicated staff at Oakwell and provide assistance both inside and outside the Hall.

The work we do could not be done without donations from people just like you. People who like what we do, and want to help us continue doing it.
If you can make a donation, of any amount, please click the button.

To become a member of the Friends, click here.

The Friends are pleased to be working with groups from Fieldhead, Oakwell Staff and Visitors to the park to create a new large sculpture in the grounds.
The sculpture, due to be completed by next spring, will be inspired by the park's landscapes, wildlife and local people.

We've been collecting information on the railway line that ran from Birstall through the park for the Countryside Information Centre. This project is ongoing, so if you can offer help, assistance or memories about this part of the park's history, email us or contact Emma or Pauline on 01924 326240. We'd like to hear from you.

If you've already joined the Friends, don't forget to check out the members only area of this website.