Walcot Hall |
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Walcot Hall dates back to Tudor times, the original Elizabethan facade being gabled. In 1763, Lord Clive of India commissioned Sir William Chambers, leading architect of the time to redesign the house. Although it has been slightly reduced in size to suit modern requirements, its aspect is as intended by Chambers - a perfect Georgian elevation, with parapet walls and sash windows, accompanied by a stable block with twin bell towers.
The Hall is now the private home of the Parish family, who have lived here for over half a century. It is open to the public for two days on Sunday 29th and Monday 30th May 2011. Tours of the Hall can be arranged at other times, for a minimum of 16 guests, by prior appointment.
The gardens at Walcot Hall cover over 30 acres, including one of the finest Arboretums in Britain with a rich profusion of tree, shrub and herbaceous plantings. The Turkey, Oak and Lime avenue leads to the gateway to the Hall, which overlooks lawns, roses and a rolling meadow falling away to the lake with the Long Mynd in the distance. Behind the Hall and Ballroom are gardens with a display of Rhododendrons and Azaleas, best seen between May and June. Pathways lead up into the Arboretum beyond, with some 26 acres of trees.
The Arboretum is open from April to October, every day except Saturday but the gardens around the house are only open two days a year, in conjunction with the National Gardens Scheme. This always takes place on Sunday and Monday of Whitsun Bank Holiday. Opening hours are 1.30pm to 5.30pm and there is an option to view the Hall and enjoy home made refreshments in the Ballroom.
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
Arboretum:April to October: Every Day except Saturdays 12.00pm - 4.00pm. House: May 29th and 30th: 1.30pm - 5.30pm and at other times by appointment only. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
Arboretum: Adult £3.50; Senior Citizen £2.50; Child under 15yrs Free. House: £2.00. Garden: £3.50. |
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Directions
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| The village of Lydbury North is on the B4385 between Bishop's Castle and Craven Arms. |
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Walcot Hall Postcode for SatNav: SY7 8AZ |
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Nearby Attractions
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Stokesay Castle
(6 Miles)*
This is one of England's best preserved fortified manor houses. Stokesay's Great Hall is unchanged since the days of baronial feasts. |
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Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
(7 Miles)*
Every afternoon you can see hand milking. Buttermaking takes place in the dairy holidays and weekends. |
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Ludlow Racecourse
(10 Miles)*
Tradition has it that in the fourteenth century soldiers from Ludlow Castle came here not only to practice archery but also to match their horses. |
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