Whirlow Brook Park Global Tree Trail

Whirlow Brook Park, hidden away in the Limb Valley off Ecclesall Road South, has one of the best tree collections in Sheffield. Previously the home to the Fawcett family, many of the trees were planted in the early 20th century, when the land was a private garden. Tree planting continued after 1951 when the Park was established and more trees have been added by the Friends of Whirlow Brook in recent years.
Visit us to view the trees and discover more about them, their special properties and how we are caring for them for the future. Over 30 of our trees have QR codes taking you to more information about the trees. Tree trail leaflets will be available to guide you round the Park to find the trees, plus guided walks will help identify the trees from around the world which make this Park so beautiful.
Our photographic displays and information boards in Whirlow Brook Hall will tell the story of the development of the gardens and the family who planted the trees in the early 20th century.

Timings & Tours

Monday 09 September:

Whirlow Brook Hall will be open from 1100 to 1500, tours at 11:30 and 13:30.

Location & directions

Whirlow Brook Park, Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9QD

Directions:

Accessible by bus using routes 65, 81, 271 and 272 from Sheffield, the 82 from Dore, the 65 from Buxton and Tideswell and the 271/272 from Hope and Hathersage, all of which stop at the gate. Accessible by car from the crescent on the A625 in Sheffield where Ecclesall Road South becomes Hathersage Road. There are 2 car parks within the park and there is also parking on the cresent at the gate. Accessible by train using Dore and Totley station and a walk of about a mile and a half through the beautiful Ecclesall woods.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Displays in the Hall are open from 11:00 to 15:00 and booking is not required. The paper and online tree trail is available throughout the Festival. Walk/talks are available at 1130 and 1330 on Monday 9 September, and are limited to 16 people. Pre-booking is preferred for the tours.

Booking contact name:

Sue Turner

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

17 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

08 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The Hall has wheelchair access on the ground floor. The tree trail has partial wheelchair access with some paths being narrow and uneven.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

16

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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