VISITORS will be stepping back in time on guided tours at a Birstall country house.

Oakwell Hall country park is hosting “inside and out” guided tours on March 9, so that visitors can see every aspect of the historic house.

The tour starts from the visitor centre courtyard at 1pm, and will continue round the hall, which was built in 1583 and is currently furnished as it would have been in the 1690s.

The hall tour will be followed by a guided walk through the gardens, which have been restored to how they were in the late 17th century.

The tour lasts a total of two hours and is not suitable for young children.

It costs £1.60 for adults or 70p for children.

Places on the tour must be booked by calling 01924 326240.