Introduction
Farnley Hall is now the headquarters for Leeds City Council's Parks and Countryside Service. Parts of the hall date from the 16th century, though it was re-modelled in the 18th century. The park is now open to the public. It was previously a deer park, which was landscaped in the early-19th century. Features include a pond and a ha-ha.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Parks and Countryside Head Office 0113395 7400 Please see: http://www.leeds.gov.uk/page.aspx?pageidentifier=a9b1749a-1665-4d4d-bb03-9536c7b839b7
Directions
http://www.leeds.gov.uk/page.aspx?pageidentifier=a9b1749a-1665-4d4d-bb03-9536c7b839b7
Owners
Leeds City Council, Parks and Countryside Office
7th Floor West, Merion House, Leeds, LS2 8DT
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Farnley Hall
- Grade: II
Features
- Pond
- Ha-ha
- Council Office (featured building)
- Description: The house was re-modelled in the 18th century.
- Earliest Date:
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
16
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Farnley and Wortley