The Hall was built by Thomas Ripley in the 1720's for Horation Walpole, politician, diplomat and younger brother of Britain's first Prime Minister - Sir Robert Walpole.

Other members of the family made alterations in the early 19th Century, including adding the wing and enclosing the Park. On the death of the 3rd Earl in 1858 the Hall was abandoned and his son moved to Mannington. The property was restored when the 5th Earl moved back in 1905.

The present Lord Walpole inherited the property in 1989. Since then there has been a programme of reorganisation, conservation and research into the history of the family, Hall and Park using the extensive and previously neglected archives.

The Park contains evidence of the village of Wolterton and its round church tower can still be seen. The 18th Century walled Garden is now let and run by Barker Organics as a smallholding.

Park - open every day for walks with views of lake and Hall 9am til dusk £2.00

Hall open for tours every Friday from 27th April 2pm til 5pm (last entry 4pm) £5.00

prices correct at time of site creation

NO DOGS IN GARDENS