Hoober Stand, Brampton Bierlow, S.Yorkshire - Open on Sundays 2pm – 5pm from Spring Bank Holiday until the end of September. Entry fees apply.

Details

Accessibility:

There is car parking available in the field opposite the entrance. There are no footpaths leading to the tower, so the ground may be uneven on the approach. There is no wheelchair access in the tower, and as it has 150 steps to the top it is unsuitable for people with mobility or health issues. There are no public toilets available.

Brief Description:

The Hoober Stand was built in 1747 and designed by Henry Flitcroft. It is a pyramid shaped structure and stands 30 metres high. In 1745 The Earl of Malton, Thomas Watson Wentworth, fought on the side of King George II to defeat the Jacobite rebellion. In recognition of this the King made him the 1^st Marquis of Rockingham. The new Marquis then had the tower built to show his gratitude. It is now a Grade II Listed Building. If you are able to climb the 150 steps to the observation area at the top you will have amazing views of the local landscape including Wentworth Woodhouse. Outside the stand are inscribed stones which have a lot of history on them if you are unable to climb the steps.

Further Information

Address:

1 Lee Brook Lane, Wentworth, Brampton Bierlow, Rotherham S62 7SH

Email:

mailto:office@wentworthestate.co.uk

Phone:

01226 742041

Website:

www.wentworthestate.co.uk

Opening Hours:

Open on Sundays 2pm – 5pm from Spring Bank Holiday until the end of September.

Directions:

From Barnsley via M1 (9.2 miles). Take Eldon Street and Market Hill to Shambles Street. At Townend Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto West Way/A628. At the roundabout take the 3^rd exit onto Sheffield Road/A61. Turn left onto Taylor Row/A635 and continue to follow for 1.5 miles. At Stairfoot Roundabout take the 3^rd exit onto Wombwell Lane/A633 and continue to follow for 2.1 miles. At the roundabout take the 3^rd exit onto Mitchells Way/A633. At the roundabout take the 2^nd exit onto Valley Way/A633. At the roundabout continue straight onto Brampton Road/B6089. At the roundabout take the 3^rd exit onto Westfield Road. Turn right onto Elsecar Road/B6097. Turn left onto Coaley Lane. Turn left onto Lee Brook Lane and your destination will be on the right.

From Rotherham via B6089 (4.5 miles). Head north on Greasbrough Street/A6123 towards Thames Street. At the roundabout continue straight onto Car Hill/B6089. Continue onto Potter Hill/B6089. At the roundabout take the 2^nd exit onto Main Street/B6089. Turn left onto Cortworth Lane/B6091. Turn right onto Angel Lane/B6090. Turn left onto Hoober Field Road. Turn left onto Lee Brook Lane and your destination will be on the left.

OS SK407985

Transport:

The closest railway station is Elsecar approximately 1.6 miles away. Buses do not operate around the area and the closest bus stop is approximately 1 mile away. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

In Wentworth Village there are public houses, shops, churches, tea rooms, a restaurant, a garden centre, playing fields and a post office. There are a wealth of attractions in nearby Rotherham and Barnsley including bars, restaurants, hotels, bed-and-breakfast accommodation, along with shopping, theatres, museums and the Calypso Cove water park.