Cusworth Hall & Park
🏟 Playground & park · Cusworth, Doncaster
Cusworth Hall & Park
Georgian hall and museum set in historic parkland with lakes, walking trails and children's play areas, free to enter near Doncaster.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Parkland open to the public every day of the year · Free · No booking needed
About Cusworth Hall & Park
Cusworth Hall and Park is a Grade I listed 18th-century country house set in around 60 acres of historic parkland at Cusworth, just outside Doncaster. The hall was built between 1740 and 1745 and since the 1960s has been owned by the council; it now houses Heritage Doncaster's social-history museum, telling the story of life in South Yorkshire. The landscaped grounds were laid out from 1761 and include a chain of three ornamental lakes dotted with features such as the Rock Arch and the Cascade, framed by sweeping lawns that are ideal for a day out. The parkland is open to the public every day of the year, and for families there are children's play areas and a playing field within the grounds, plus a variety of walking trails that start from the hall reception. A free weekly parkrun takes place on Saturday mornings. There is a car park, a cafe and toilets, and entry to the park is free. With its grand hall, museum, lakes, trails and play areas, Cusworth makes an easy and varied family visit that mixes heritage with plenty of outdoor space.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Grade I listed hall and social-history museum
- Historic parkland (around 60 acres)
- Three ornamental lakes with Rock Arch and Cascade
- Playing field
- Walking trails
- Saturday parkrun
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Car park at Cusworth Hall
- Toilets on site
- Café / refreshments
🧒 Ages & play
- Children's play areas
📍 Nearby places to play
- Hexthorpe Park · approx 1.4 miles · Hexthorpe
- Westfield Park · approx 1.7 miles · Balby
- Bentley Park · approx 2.2 miles · Bentley
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Cusworth Park free?
Yes. The historic parkland at Cusworth Hall is free and open to the public every day of the year, including the children's play areas.
What's there for children?
There are children's play areas and a playing field within the park, plus walking trails and lakes to explore.
Is there a museum?
Yes. The Grade I listed hall houses Heritage Doncaster's social-history museum, set within the parkland.
Where is Cusworth Hall and Park?
It is on Cusworth Lane in Cusworth, Doncaster, DN5 7TU, just outside the town.
Is there parking and a cafe?
Yes. There is a car park at the hall, along with a cafe and toilets.