Friends of Oakwell Hall & Country Park

Opening during COVID

Please read our COVID guide to find out about the changes we've made to keep you safe.

The Kirklees Council site will tell you about the latest opening hours.

Oakwell in a new light

lights Amazing pictures of Oakwell at night.

The Mystery Ram

the mystery ram of oakwell hall Visit Oakwell Hall Country Park and the odds are you will see some young person astride the beautiful carved stone ram either posing for the family album or just for fun.

Aerial Views of Oakwell

aerial views of oakwell park yorkshire Enjoy our gallery of aerial views of Oakwell Hall, taken in 2008.

Nature Trail

the nature trail around the country park, oakwell hall, yorkshire Why not have a wander around our lovely park? The Nature Trail follows a figure of eight route and is just under two miles long.

The Faith Garden

oakwell hall faith garden and outdoor classroom The aim of the faith garden is to provide 'a special place' which can be used for quiet reflection and as an outdoor classroom.

Summer Gardens

the oakwell hall gardens in summer It's summer and the gardens are a riot of colour. Lavender edges many of the beds and attracts butterflies in large numbers.

Fiddlehead and Fernblades

the friends at the launch of the new sculpture Oakwell Hall Country Park's public sculpture, called 'Fiddlehead and Fernblades', was officially launched on Sunday, October 19 2008.

Wild About Water

the wild about water project Built in a partnership with the Biffaward scheme, Kirklees Council and BTCV the "Wild about Water" scheme represents a major addition to Oakwell Hall Country Park's facilities.

Garden Restoration

prince andrew at oakwell hall Following many months of detailed research, the Friends and staff of Oakwell Hall restored the gardens to the condition they would have been seen in around 1690 and HRH Prince Andrew came along to visit.