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The building was constructed on the instructions of the second owners of the Gardens, the Sheffield Botanical and Horticultural Society, for John Law, the third Curator, in the late 1840s. It was the home of the Gardens’ curators until 1994.

The house built for Robert Marnock, the first Curator, was described in 1836 as

"near the south-western extremity of the range of conservatories stands a commodious stone house, built in a substantial and handsome style"

When the first owners, also known as the Sheffield Botanical and Horticultural Society, ran into financial trouble in the early 1840s, this first house was let to a tenant at £40 per year. It was eventually demolished in 1900-1 when Clarkehouse Road was widened.

The Curator's House has been converted into a restaurant / tearoom and includes a glass conservatory, outdoor terrace and visitor facilities.

For enquiries and bookings, Tel: (0114) 268 7788

Click here for Photographs showing the restoration of the Curator's House.