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Bess of Hardwick at Sheffield Manor Lodge: The Houses in Derbyshire You Can Still Visit
Bess of Hardwick is named on the lodge people list. She built Hardwick Hall and Chatsworth, and both of those Derbyshire houses can still be visited.
Mary Queen of Scots: From Sheffield to Wingfield Manor
Mary Queen of Scots was held by the Earl of Shrewsbury at several houses, including Wingfield Manor in Derbyshire, a real stop from the lodge.
A Monday at the Lodge, Done by Three, and an Afternoon Toward the Peak District
The Over 50's Lunch Club meets every Monday from 11:00 to 15:00 at the Discovery Centre, so a Monday at the lodge can be done by three in Sheffield.
What the Letter of 16 December 1568 Fixes, and What It Does Not
The lodge records a letter from the Earl of Shrewsbury to Bess on 16 December 1568. The label is fixed, and the sentences are not printed here.
Two Talks in May 2010: The Indoor Half of a Weekend
Alison Weir on 19 May 2010 and Anna Jones on 10 May 2010 gave two indoor talks, the indoor half of a weekend at Sheffield Manor Lodge in the city.
Cardinal Wolsey on the Lodge's List, in the Same Circle as Hardwick and Chatsworth
Cardinal Wolsey is named on the lodge people list, in the same Tudor circle as Hardwick Hall and Chatsworth, and the entry gives only the name.
George Talbot and the Earls of Shrewsbury: The Family That Ties the Lodge to Derbyshire
George Talbot and the Earls of Shrewsbury are on the lodge people list, and that family is what ties Sheffield Manor Lodge to the houses in Derbyshire.
Hiring the Discovery Centre: Meet in Sheffield, Sleep on the Derbyshire Side
Groups can hire the Discovery Centre for business meetings in Sheffield, then keep the night on the Derbyshire side of the same county boundary.
A Weekend of Tudor Talks and Derbyshire Houses
Pair the Bess houses, the route from Sheffield to Wingfield Manor, and the two talks of May 2010 into one weekend that starts at the lodge itself.
Three Names on the People List, and Which of Them Point to a House
Bess of Hardwick, George Talbot and Cardinal Wolsey share the lodge people list. This piece sorts which of those three names point to a house.
Combining a Visit to Sheffield Manor Lodge with a Peak District Weekend in Derbyshire
Plan a weekend that pairs the Tudor ruins and parkland of the manor with moorland walks, reservoirs and market towns in Derbyshire.
A Tudor History Trail: From Sheffield Manor Lodge to Derbyshire's Historic Houses
Follow a Tudor history trail from the manor to Derbyshire's great houses, including Hardwick Hall, Haddon Hall and Bolsover Castle.
Why Sheffield Is Called the Gateway to the Peak District (and What That Means for Your Trip)
Sheffield borders the Peak District National Park, which is why visitors call it the gateway. What that means for walking and travel.
Planning a School History Trip: Combining Sheffield Manor Lodge with an Overnight Stay in Derbyshire
A planning guide for teachers arranging a history trip to the manor with an overnight stay in Derbyshire.
From Deer Park to National Park: A Day in Sheffield's Green Spaces Before Heading to the Peak District
Spend a day moving from the manor's old deer park landscape through the city's green spaces toward the Peak District.
Archaeology Weekend: Sheffield Manor Lodge and the Ancient Sites of the Peak District
Plan an archaeology weekend linking the manor with Arbor Low, Nine Ladies and Mam Tor.
Getting Married at the Turret House: Where Your Guests Can Stay in Derbyshire
Practical guidance for couples planning a wedding at the Turret House, and arranging accommodation for guests across Derbyshire.
A Volunteer's Guide to Travelling to Sheffield Manor Lodge from Further Afield
How volunteers coming to the manor from outside the city can plan travel, accommodation and kit for outdoor conservation work.
Sheffield to the Peak District: Practical Transport and Stay Options for Heritage Visitors
Compare rail, bus, car and taxi options for travelling from Sheffield to the Peak District, with stay choices for heritage visitors.
Beyond the Tudor Lodge: Exploring Derbyshire's Countryside After a Day at Manor Lodge
After a morning at the manor, explore Derbyshire's countryside with limestone dales and river valleys.
Turret House Opening
Selection of photos taken at the official re-opening of the Turret House on 20 April 2010
Turret House
A selection of photos and illustrations of the Turret House over the years including external and internal features
