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Nostell Priory tel: 01924 863892 Area: Yorkshire |
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| Visitor Information | www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-nostellpriory -- email: nostellpriory {at} nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Nostell Priory |
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| Opening Days and Hours | ||||||
Park: All year; daily; 9am -7pm, |
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| Parties
/ Coaches: Yes |
Groups
/ Coaches need Appointment: Yes Must pre-book on 01924 863892 |
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House
Open for Viewing: Yes |
National
Garden Scheme days: No |
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| Admission Prices | ||||||
| Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) House and garden: adult £9.50 (£8.50), child £4.50 (£4), family £22 (£20). Garden only: adult £6 (£5.30), child £3 (£2.65), family £14.75 (£13.20) |
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| 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 |
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| Other
Facilities: Family croquet, giant chess set. Cabinets & commodes open on Sats in June, July & Aug. |
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| 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 | English Heritage Garden Grade: | |||||
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| 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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