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Nostell Priory

Nostell Priory
Nostell
Wakefield

WF4 1QE

tel: 01924 863892
fax: 01924 866846

Area: Yorkshire
Show Map Location:
Overview Map (30 Km)
Detailed Map (1.5 Km)

Visitor Information

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-nostellpriory -- email: nostellpriory {at} nationaltrust.org.uk

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Nostell Priory
Yorkshire
All details updated* as of: 09/02/2010
Text-Only version here

Disabled information plus mobility and walking aids

Opening Days and Hours

Park: All year; daily; 9am -7pm,
Garden: 27th Feb - 7th Nov; Wed - Sun; 11am - 5:30pm
13th Nov - 28th Nov; Sat & Sun; 11am - 4.30pm,
4th Dec - 12th Dec; Wed - Sun; 11am - 4.30pm
8th Dec - 9th Dec; Wed & Thurs; 5pm - 8pm
18th - 19th Dec; Sat & Sun; 11am - 4pm
26th - 28th Dec; Sun - Tues; 11am - 5pm
House open 11am to 1pm for guided tours, normal opening 1pm to 5pm. Gardens, shop and tea-room open 8 January to 20 February, weekends, 11am to 4:30pm. Open local February half-term at 11:15, 11:45 and 12:15. Open Bank Holiday Mondays: house, 11 to 5; gardens, shop and tea-room, 11 to 5:30, parkland closes dusk if earlier. Rose garden may be closed on occasions for private functions. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

Parties / Coaches: Yes

Groups / Coaches need Appointment: Yes
Must pre-book on 01924 863892

House Open for Viewing: Yes
27th Feb - 7th Nov and 4th Dec - 12th Dec; Wed - Sun; 1pm - 5 pm
8th Dec - 9th Dec; Wed & Thurs; 5pm - 8pm
View this house at StatelyHomes.com

National Garden Scheme days: No

Best Times of Year to Visit:

To see:

Admission Prices

House & Garden: £7.70, child £3.70, family £18
Garden only: £4.80, child £2.40, family £12

Onsite Facilities

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes

Shop: Yes
Plants for Sale: No
Lunches: Yes

Teas: Yes
Light Refreshment: Yes
Picnics: Yes

Dogs Allowed: Yes
On Lead only: Yes
Special Events: Yes

Other Facilities:
Family croquet, giant chess set.
Cabinets & commodes open on Sats in June, July & Aug.

Garden Features

18th-century architectural masterpiece with Adam interiors, Chippendale furniture, fine collections and landscape park and gardens; Exceptional collection of Chippendale furniture designed specially for the house; Impressive range of paintings, by Breughal, Lockey and Angelica Kauffman; Lakeside landscaped gardens; Adventure playground opening in the summer; Over 121 hectares (300 acres) of parkland to explore; One of the finest libraries in the National Trust portfolio

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National Collection:

Description of Garden

Designer:

The grounds of Nostell Priory include a vista of Sycamores to the front, set in glorious parkland with lakeside walks and the breathtaking spectacle of massed rhododendrons in flower. There are many beautiful varieties of scented rose in the Rose Garden. The 350 acres of parkland, acquired with a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, are being restored to their c1850s appearance.

History of Garden

The House was built in 1733 for Sir Rowland Winn, the 4th baronet, and is a magnificent example of the 18th century interior style. There is an outstanding art collection, including works by Pieter Breughel the Younger and Angelica Kauffman, together with some splendid Brussels tapestries and a unique clock, made from wood, by John Harrison.

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The garden information above was last updated on 09/02/2010

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