Brodsworth Hall is situated in rolling countryside 5 miles northwest of Doncaster Just over an hour away by Coach from Thirsk

It is arguably the best-preserved complete example of a large Victorian country house and a demonstration of how the household of the time operated.  The  restored and detailed gardens provide a splendid setting for this imposing  Italianate style building

There has been a hall here since Norman times and in 1760s the original manor  building was replaced by a Robert Adams designed Hall.   One hundred years later this building was demolished to make way for the current hall which was commissioned and built  in the 1860s

This was a time of a plenty for the Hall.  however in the 20th century between the wars the family and property fell on harder times.  English Heritage was gifted the property in 1990 and set about the restoration, first of the house then the gardens.  For a full history click HERE

The spacious Hall has a fully furnished interior, every item once owned by 3 successive generations of the Thellusson family.  Recently the servants quarters have been renovated to display "life below stairs"    The gardens are a summer delight to behold. Apart from the glorious  detail and appearance these gardens have won the highest UNESCO platimum Green Impact award fo practical sustainability

There is also  an excellent Garden Tea Room providing Yorkshire fare teas and hot lunch food

The results are stunning and so well presented, so this is one not to miss  This visit is by coach just over an hour from Thirsk -with the usual pickups and times at Northallerton and Thirsk  Exact times will be communicated shortly  

The English Heritage Brodsworth Hall website is HERE