Herefordshire Historic Houses

Berrington Hall 

Set above a valley with sweeping views to the Brecon Beacons, this Henry Holland house was built in the late 18th century and is set in parkland designed by ‘Capability’ Brown. There is delicate interior, with decorated ceilings and a staircase hall. There are collections of furniture and paintings, as well as a nursery, Victorian laundry and Georgian dairy. There is an attractive walled garden which contains a historic collection of local apple trees

Nr Leominster, HR6 0DW  Tel: 01568 615721   Email

Brobury House

Eight acres of Victorian terraced gardens and water meadow are set against a sculptural backdrop of mature trees on a beautiful section of the River Wye. Water is a common theme throughout the garden, including a lutyeus inspired pool and steps. The latest development is a woodland area with stream and natural planting.

Brobury by Bredwardine HR3 6BS Tel: 01981 500229   Email

Hampton Court (Herefordshire)

The Hampton Court Estate has a rich and fascinating history dating back to before the 15th Century. As recently as the turn of this century, it is believed to have extended to over 60,000 acres.

The estate was originally formed by the merging of the manors of Hampton Richard and Hampton Mappenor. It was granted by Henry IV to Sir Rowland Lenthall at the time of his marriage to Margaret Fitzalan, daughter of the Earl of Arundel and a cousin of the King. Lenthall built the original quadrangular manor house in 1427, twelve years after his knighthood at the battle of Agincourt. In 1434 he was granted a licence to crenellate the house by Henry VI.

Hope-Under-Dinmore, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0PN  Tel. 01568 797777 E-mail

Hellens

In 1096 the Manor was granted to the de Balun family,  it passed eventually to the Mortimers, and by 1301 to the Lords Audley, created Earls of Gloucester in 1337.

Hellens contains a wealth of period furnishings, paintings and decorations. There are heirlooms of Ann Boleyn, Mary Tudor, the Earl of Essex ( Elizabeth 1’s favourite), Charles 1, the Duke of Wharton and of the house’s inhabitants over the centuries.

The gardens incorporate a rare 17th century octagonal dovecote, a walled knot garden, a yew labyrinth, and a short woodland and pond walk.

Much Marcle, Ledbury  HR8 2LY  Tel: 01531 660504   Email

Moccas Court

An elegant and harmonious example of a classical Georgian gentleman’s home. An 18 century Adam  interiors  and gardens designed by Capability Brown.

Moccas  HR2 9LH   Tel:  01981 500 019   Email

The Old House

One of the country’s finest Black and White buildings, in the heart of the city. Experience a beautifully preserved 17 th century home. Explore the kitchen, dining hall, parlour and bedrooms and discover the baby walkers, dog’s door, wall paintings and a variety of English oak furniture. There is a family hands-on activity area. Free admission

High Town, Hereford HR1 2AA  Tel: 01432 260694   Email