Calverley Old Hall — Attraction in Leeds

A fascinating assemblage of buildings with accretions from the medieval to the present and with many tales to tell (and still to tell, as it is developed by the Landmark Trust). It is a building that wears its heart on its sleeve more visibly than most in terms of building phases, and it retains some exciting features of vernacular architecture both inside and outside. It is on the 'at risk' register, and some aspects are clearly in need of extensive and expensive restoration. If, like me you are a heritage nerd or have a keen interest in such things, then the Old Hall is well worth a visit /viewing if you are...

It's good to see the Hall restored, but. I think some of the finishes were inappropriate; the pale oak seemed a mismatch.The floors ought to be stone in the main hallway. The staircase and wall divider looked too modern. The kitchen cabinets were too light. Suggestion to improve the experience: Guides could be in costume. Play some 'early music' during visits. The lounge on the upper floor is beautiful. I think it would be advantageous to have a local historian on site for such 'open days'. Someone with local knowledge who could talk about Calverley history...knowledge...

This historic Jacobean manor house is currently being restored by The Landmark Trust and will eventually be reopened for holiday lets. For now they are running "hard hat tours" to allow a peak behind the scenes of this unique project as well as giving courses on the work being undertaken such as stone-carving, fabric restoration and what to do with...