Bishops' House

Bishops' House is a half-timbered building from around 1500 located at the southern end of Meersbrook Park. It stands as one of only three timber-framed structures of this type remaining in Sheffield today.

The building was constructed around 1500 and took its name from brothers John and Geoffrey Blythe, who both served as bishops. Despite their high church positions, the Blythe brothers never actually lived in this house.

The rooms inside show how families lived during the 1500s and 1600s, with furniture and objects from daily life arranged to help visitors imagine the past. You walk through spaces where cooking, sleeping, and work all happened in simple ways that feel very different from today.

The building sits at the edge of a public park, making it easy to find and reach. Since the spaces are small and intimate, visits are typically brief, and arriving when fewer visitors are present helps you move through the rooms comfortably.

The building appeared on the album cover of 'The Casket Letters' by Sheffield band Monkey Swallows the Universe. This unexpected cultural connection shows how a historic structure became part of the city's modern creative scene.

Location: Sheffield

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Opening Hours: Saturday,Sunday 10:00-16:00

Website: https://bishopshouse.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.35130,-1.47027

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09