A thoroughly enjoyable day out. After watching 'Gentleman Jack, on TV I thought it would be a pretty pointless visit but I was proven wrong! Prior to walking around the house iI would suggest that everyone views the 20 minute video explaining the history of Shibden Hall & Ann Lister (which is available on site next to the reception). It was a fascinating visit viewing not only the house but also the many outbuildings that provided all the vital services for the running of the house & residents. It took us just short of 3 hours to complete the tour & it was 3 hours well spent. The parking is reasonable (£1 per hour in the upper car park). The only downside is finding how to get to the bottom car park where there is supposedly a week equipped cafe.

I have always wanted to visit Shibden Hall and have finally had the chance while on travels with my wife! Perfect timing too! Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 Shibden Hall is perfectly laid out, the staff and volunteers are really knowledgeable and there is lots if information in every room, to really appreciate the space! I will definitely be returning when I can walk more (bad ankle) and will explore the grounds more! Highly recommend!

Wanted to visit for a few years, eventually made the trip and was it worth it, most definitely. This 600-year-old timber-framed manor was home to Anne Lister, the famous 19th-century diarist often called "the first modern lesbian." The house is beautifully preserved. Anne lived here from 1815 until her death in 1840. Her coded diaries (1/6 written in secret code!) revealed her relationships with women, including her "marriage" to Ann Walker in 1834. The museum does a great job bringing her story to life.

It's a really nice hall and full of history, £10 on the spot really good deal, a nice lake nearby and full of nature. It's just stunning. The rooms are well decorated too. And the staff on site is very helpful. Just the miniature train wasn't running and it was school holidays. And the cafe is there and enjoyable too.

Unbelievable treasure trove of history. I only wish the tower had been open. I visited as a Brontë fan, but I'd also seen the show/ knew a little of Anne Lister. Fascinating history if morally questionable individual considering her string of partners and their numerous eventual declines to the asylum..! I couldn't believe I was witnessing items (note the plural) as old as 1500, let alone beholding them in their impressively preserved conditions. The Red Room was of special interest to me as a Brontë fan. It was magnificently eerie and Gothic. It was also fun to sit through a thunderstorm on the sill of an ancient window. Worth a visit to anyone interested in history. Also loved learning of John Lister who first deciphered Anne's diaries but kept them private, most likely out of respect, until they were found after his death. He was the founder of the Halifax Labour union, and the first treasurer of the Labour party. A socialist. Good man.