East Riddlesden Hall

East Riddlesden Hall is a Grade I listed historic building in West Yorkshire, cared for by the National Trust. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.

About East Riddlesden Hall

East Riddlesden Hall is a 17th-century manor house in Riddlesden, on the edge of Keighley in West Yorkshire.

Built around 1642 by James Murgatroyd, a local clothier, the stone-built hall features mullioned windows and steep gables typical of Jacobean domestic architecture.

Beside it stands a large timber-framed barn.

The property is surrounded by a series of walled gardens that create an unexpectedly private atmosphere despite the house's proximity to town.

The National Trust has cared for the hall since 1934, when it was gifted to them.

Visitors can walk through the house, the barn, and the gardens in a single afternoon.

History of East Riddlesden Hall

The hall was built around 1642 by James Murgatroyd, a local clothier who wanted a house to match his rising status. Ownership passed through several families over the following centuries, including the Starkie family, before the house fell into disrepair in the early twentieth century. It was given to the National Trust in 1934, saving it from likely demolition.

Architecture of East Riddlesden Hall

The hall is a stone-built Jacobean manor house with mullioned windows and steep gables typical of West Yorkshire domestic architecture of the period. The timber-framed barn standing alongside the house is substantial and well-preserved.

Gardens & grounds at East Riddlesden Hall

The walled gardens are small and enclosed, creating a private and surprisingly secluded atmosphere despite the house's location on the edge of Keighley.

Facilities

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Plan your visit to East Riddlesden Hall

Address: BD20 5EL

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Nearest station: Keighley Rail Station (1 miles)

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Historic places nearby

Within 10 miles of East Riddlesden Hall (BD20) there are 1 historic properties, including 1 church.

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Within 20 miles of East Riddlesden Hall (BD20) there are 17 historic properties, including 6 historic houses, 5 churchs and 2 historic buildings, across Historic Houses, Churches Conservation Trust and English Heritage sites.

7 Historic Houses

5 Churches Conservation Trust

3 English Heritage

2 National Trust

6 Historic house

5 Church

2 Historic building

1 Stately home

1 Castle

1 Chapel

1 Archaeological site