Oakes Park is a large classical house set in landscaped grounds. It is currently run as a Christian holiday centre. Constructed in the 17th century, it was home to the Bagshawe family from 1699 until 1987. Around the house is the best surviving example of a landscaped park in Sheffield. The gardens by the house were begun in 1809 and contain elements designed by Sir Francis Chantrey and possibly John Nash and Robert Marnock. The formal gardens are bounded by a ha-ha and the park beyond contains a pond dug out by prisoners of war in 1812 and a kitchen garden. The whole park is a conservation area and provides the setting for a number of listed buildings. Although reused, the character of the area is as private parkland containing an elite residence.