Stanford Hall |
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Stanford, where Shakespeare's Avon flows gently through the Park, has been the home of the Cave family, ancestors of the present owner Mr Nicholas Fothergill since 1430.
In the 1690s, Sir Roger Cave commissioned the Smiths of Warwick to pull down the old Manor House and build the present Hall, which is a superb example of their work and of the William and Mary period.
The Ballroom
The lofty Ballroom, grandly resplendent in pink and gold, has a fine coved ceiling
with four trompe l'oeil shell corners.
The Library
The mellow panelled Library is lined with over five thousand books, as well as many interesting manuscripts, the oldest dating from 1150.Throughout the house are portraits of the family and examples of furniture and objects which they collected over the centuries. There is also a collection of Royal Stuart portraits, previously belonging to the Cardinal Duke of York, the last of the Royal Stuarts.
An unusual collection of family costumes, including splendid embroidered waistcoats, is displayed in the Old Dining Room, which also houses some early Tudor portraits and a fine Empire chandelier.
The Drawing Rooms
The peaceful Drawing Rooms with their lovely portraits and elegant furniture overlook the park.
The Bedrooms
The Flying Staircase winds past
portraits of the family to the bedrooms with four poster beds and tapestries. All this combines to embody the idea of the perfect English country house.Behind the Stable is a walled Rose Garden. An early ha-ha separates the North Lawn from the mile-long North Avenue.
After visiting the Hall, why not take in the walled rose garden, Old Forge, Craft Centre (open most Sundays) and perhaps the beautiful 14th century Church which has exceptionally interesting family monuments and wonderful stained glass.
The Tea Room is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a home-made cream tea.
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Opening Times
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(2008 times)
Open on select days throughout 2008 in conjunction with park events.See website or call for details.
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Admission Charges
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(2008 prices)
House & Grounds: Adult £6.00; Child £2.50Grounds Only: Adult £3.50; Child £2.50 Event charges vary. |
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Directions
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| Clearly signed from M1 Junction 18, from M1 Junction 19 (access and exit from North only) and from the M6 at the A14/M1 junction. |
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Stanford Hall Postcode for SatNav: LE17 6DH |
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Nearby Attractions
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Rugby School Museum
(6 Miles)*
Visit Rugby School, the birthplace of Rugby Football. |
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Coton Manor Garden
(7 Miles)*
Coton Manor lies in peaceful Northamptonshire countryside and enjoys beautiful views providing an ideal setting for the garden. |
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Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens
(9 Miles)*
Kelmarsh is a 3,363 acre (1361ha) agricultural estate at the heart of which stands the eighteenth century Kelmarsh Hall, surrounded by its pleasure gardens and parkland. |
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