Sand House Guided Walk

Doncaster once had a unique Victorian marvel, a house carved from sandstone. The Sand House and its tunnels may have disappeared, but the clues to their former existence are still there to be found. 

See them for yourself on this 90-minute guided walk (BOOKING ESSENTIAL).

This is a walking tour of the locality of the former Sand House led by Richard Bell, a direct descendant of the Sand House's creator, Henry Senior. With the help of old plans and historic images you will discover how the house developed and where it and its tunnels once lay in relation to the modern layout. You will stand directly above the iconic Elephant and Mahout carving.

*Please note that the walk takes place entirely at ground level and does not enter any tunnels (other than a modern subway!).

• Max 20 people. 
• The walk takes approximately 90 minutes, including frequent stops. 
• The total distance covered is only around half-a-mile.
• Tickets are £6 each.
• Anyone turning up on the day without having pre-booked will only be able to take part if the 20-person limit is not going to be exceeded.