The Hoyland Lowe Stand, Barnsley - Not open to the public. Free entry

Details

Accessibility:

There is only access to the Lowe Stand via a narrow public footpath. Therefore it would be advisable to park in Hawshaw Lane and then take the footpath. The Lowe Stand is not open to the public, and it is in a state of disrepair. There is fencing surrounding the building so although you can view the building from the footpath, you cannot gain access to it. The footpath may not be accessible to wheelchair and pushchair users.

Brief Description:

The Hoyland Lowe  is a Grade II Listed Building which was built in the 18th Century for The First Marquis of Rockingham. It stands 600 feet about sea level and was most likely used as a Huntsmans Lodge and observation point for gatherings and hunts. Between 1840 and 1920 it was a place of residence and various families lived in it. During the second world war it was used as an observation point. Over the last 20 years it has fallen into a state of disrepair, but The Hoyland Lowe Stand Trust has plans to obtain ownership and then restore it.

Further Information

Address:

3 Upper Hoyland Road, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S74 9NJ

Email:

mailto:info@lowe-stand.org.uk

Phone:

No phone number available.

Website:

http://www.lowe-stand.org.uk/

Opening Hours:

Not open to the public.

Directions:

From Barnsley via A61 (4.9 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 3rd exit onto Sheffield Road/A61. Turn left onto Bank End Road. Turn right onto High Street. Continue onto Station Road. Turn right ono Wentworth Road. Continue onto Barnsley Road. Turn right onto Wombwell Road/B6093 and continue to follow for 0.3 miles.

From Elsecar via Cobcar Lane (1.7 miles). Head north-east on Wath Road/B6097 towards Cobcar Lane. Turn left onto Cobcar Lane. Continue onto Wentworth Road. Turn left onto Church Street. Continue onto Greenside Lane. Turn right onto Market Street. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Hawshaw Lane/B6096.

OS SE363009

Transport:

The closest railway station is Elsecar approximately 1.1 miles away. Buses operate in and around the area with the closest bus stop 600 yards away. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

 Amenities:

There are a wealth of attractions in Barnsley including bars, restaurants, hotels, bed-and-breakfast accommodation, along with shopping, theatres, museums and the Calypso Cove water park