Birley Spa Bath HouseBirley Spa is a community bath hall and a Victorian bathhouse in the Hackenthorpe district of the City of Sheffield, England. It was built for Charles Herbert Pierrepont, 2nd Earl Manvers and the Lord of the Manor of Beighton in 1842, and initially was a hotel with spa baths beneath. Subsequently, it was used for many years as private dwellings. In the 1973 it was given Grade II listed building status. History
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The Pond, Grounds and Wildlife The garden and grounds although rather neglected are home to a number of ancient oaks and an abundance of wildlife. The pond has a resident Kingfisher, with Mallard and a Heron visiting frequently. More
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VolunteersWe are on the lookout for volunteers who share our vision and can help us in our quest. If you want to be involved please contact
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https://www.shefnews.co.uk/2019/05/08/neglected-bath-house-to-be-brought-back-to-life/
https://www.shefnews.co.uk/2019/03/28/historic-sheffield-spa-could-be-saved/
www.thestar.co.uk/our-towns-and-cities/sheffield/positive-progress-made-after-community-talks-on-the-future-of-historic-sheffield-spa-1-9540420
https://sheffieldnewsroom.co.uk/news/birley-spa-bath-house-to-be-made-asset-of-community-value/
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-45381942
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-birley-spa-bathhouse
youtu.be/soEOJZXge_s
https://www.shefnews.co.uk/2019/03/28/historic-sheffield-spa-could-be-saved/
www.thestar.co.uk/our-towns-and-cities/sheffield/positive-progress-made-after-community-talks-on-the-future-of-historic-sheffield-spa-1-9540420
https://sheffieldnewsroom.co.uk/news/birley-spa-bath-house-to-be-made-asset-of-community-value/
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-45381942
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-birley-spa-bathhouse
youtu.be/soEOJZXge_s
Upcoming Events
He's Waiting to meet you!
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At the present time we are unable to open the Bath House to the public. We are however having events in the grounds, initially to clear the site. Our aim is to have activity days for children, forest schools etc as soon as we are able.
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Walking Map of Birley Spa Area
Green Route - Short walks at the Spa, hilly terrain and steps are part of this walk. 15 - 20minutes Amber Route - Longer walks incorporating Silkstone Ravine, hilly, sometimes uneven terrain and steps. 40 - 45 minutes Red Route - Leads on to Shire Brook Valley where you can extend your walk further. There is a map for these walks here www.sheffield.gov.uk/content/dam/sheffield/docs/parks-sports-and-recreation/walks/Walks%20in%20the%20Shire%20Brook%20Valley.pdf |