Hansel Estate

The estate comprises several buildings used for service provision for adults with learning disabilities. Visit Murdoch House, administration HQ. It was built 1931-34 as Broadmeadowsfor J Percival Agnew and designed by Mervyn Noad in English Manorial Arts and Crafts style. Many original features inclusing a fine carved oak staircase inside and fine stone carvings outside.

New state of the art eco-friendly Our Space at the Baird Centre is a clever redevelopment by David Ferguson of former garages to provide a fantastic new community resource. It is a purpose built therapy centre offering specialist through-the-day support and activities for people living with a learning disability including related dementia. It has ground source heating and recycles rainwater. 

Lindy's Tearoom is a circular building where light refreshments area available. Visitors are welcome to walk around the estate; please respect the privacy of residents. Hansel Foundation Golden Jubilee 2013.

Exhibition, musical entertainment and guided tours available.  

Image (c) G.Michael Hitchon