Ragley Hall |
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Ragley is the Family home of the 9th Marquess and Marchioness of Hertford, seat of the Conway-Seymour family. Designed in 1680 by Robert Hooke, inventive genius, friend of Sir Christopher Wren and rival of Sir Isaac Newton, Ragley is one of the earliest and loveliest of England's great Palladian Houses.
Enjoy a memorable and relaxing day wandering unhurriedly through 27 acres of delightful, ever changing gardens within the 400 acre Parkland designed by Capability Brown.
Children love the famous Ragley Adventure Playground with 3D Maze and the (late and the Lakeside Picnic area.
The House, Gardens and Stables
View the fabulous collection of treasures from a bygone age, marvel at James Gibb's elegant Baroque plasterwork and Graham Rust's stunning mural; "The Temptation".The Lakeside area is ideal for Picnics, or you can grab a snack from Bodgers Cabin where cakes and ice creams are also available.
A visit to the 18th Century Stables is not to be missed the Carriages and collection of Equestrian memorabilia can be found.
The Adventure Playground and Woodland Walk
Let the children burn off their energy in the 3D Maze, on the slides, climbing frames, trampolines and swings! A trip around the Woodland Walk in the Park is an ideal way to see the wildlife and take in Ragley's splendid scenery!Do not miss the fascinating Jerwood Sculpture Collection in the gardens, parkland and woodland.
Events - Ragley hosts a fascinating programme of events - please visit the web site for further information.
Dogs are welcome on leads in the Park but not in the House, gardens or playground. Free car parking.
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
Selected dates from 21st February to 30th October 2011. For full details please see the Ragley Hall website. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
House, Park, Gardens and Sculpture Park:Adult £6.50; Senior Citizen £6.50; Child (5-16yrs) £6.50. Family Ticket (2 Adults + 3 Children) £25.00. Group Rates (20+): £5.50 per person. Book of ten Family Tickets £75 Book of ten Individual Tickets £22 |
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Directions
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| 8 miles West of Stratford Upon Avon; 2 miles south west of Alcester off the A435/A46. Follow the Brown Tourist Signs |
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Ragley Hall Postcode for SatNav: B49 5NJ |
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Nearby Attractions
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Mary Arden's House And Countryside Museum
(6 Miles)*
The farmhouse at Wilmcote, just three miles outside Stratford-upon-Avon, the home of William Shakespeare's mother, is now a countryside museum; devoted to showing country life from Tudor times to the present day. |
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Anne Hathaway's Cottage
(7 Miles)*
The most romantic of all the Shakespearean properties, is Anne Hathaway's Cottage, which lies in the beautiful hamlet of Shottery, just outside Stratford-upon-Avon. |
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Stratford on Avon Racecourse
(7 Miles)*
Steeplechasing has taken place at Stratford Racecourse since 1755. Nowadays, we have eighteen meetings a year, between March and November. |
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Nearby Hotels
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Kings Court Hotel
(2 Miles)*
Set in beautiful gardens, this 16th-century Tudor farmhouse offers charming en suite rooms, some with discounted rates. Stratford-upon-Avon is just 6 miles (9.6 km) away. |
Best Western Salford Hall Hotel
(3 Miles)*
Nestled amid tranquil gardens, this romantic Tudor manor is ideally located in Shakespeare country, within easy reach of Henley-in-Arden, historic Kenilworth, Warwick Castle and the Cotswolds. |
Barcelo Billesley Manor Hotel
(3 Miles)*
The Barcelo Billesley Manor Hotel is picturesquely placed within 11 acres of beautiful and peaceful grounds, yet is just a few minutes from the M40 and is just outside the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon. |
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