Witley Court & Gardens
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Witley Court & Gardens
Witley Court & Gardens
4.5
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طالع المزيد
10:00 ص - 05:00 م
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10:00 ص - 05:00 م
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10:00 ص - 05:00 م
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10:00 ص - 05:00 م
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10:00 ص - 05:00 م
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10:00 ص - 05:00 م
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222
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WorcesterMoray
Worcester954 مساهمة
يونيو 2022
Well worth visiting to look around and ruins. The gardens are starting to look good.
The fountain is displayed to full potential a few times during the day.
Nice to walk through the woodland and around the lakes.
Dogs are allowed in all areas.
Only gripe would be £3 car parking charge. Tickets are £9 each so should that not cover the car park?
The fountain is displayed to full potential a few times during the day.
Nice to walk through the woodland and around the lakes.
Dogs are allowed in all areas.
Only gripe would be £3 car parking charge. Tickets are £9 each so should that not cover the car park?
كُتب بتاريخ 20 يونيو 2022
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cheryl brenton
برمنجهام, UK220 مساهمة
مايو 2022
a really lovely time ,the walks and garden and the church was wonderful ,and beautiful inside ,and tea rooms lovely can sit out side in the garden ,
the staff so helpful and a wonderful young man called david in the shop ,told us so much about the place he is amazing and we learned so much ,thank you david for all the info , a lovely place to have a picnic and nice walks well worth going x good children play area as well ,xxx
the staff so helpful and a wonderful young man called david in the shop ,told us so much about the place he is amazing and we learned so much ,thank you david for all the info , a lovely place to have a picnic and nice walks well worth going x good children play area as well ,xxx
كُتب بتاريخ 22 مايو 2022
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Carol B
برمنجهام, UK5,367 مساهمة
أبريل 2022
Monday 25th April 2022, my husband and I went to visit Witley Court and Gardens under the care of the English Heritage.
Witley Court was once one of the great country houses of England, reaching its peak in the Victorian period when it was the setting for extravagant parties and royal entertainments. After a devastating fire in 1937, it then became one of the country’s most spectacular ruins. It is still possible to gain a sense of the opulence and scale of the 19th century interiors, as well as see the earlier layers of the buildings history laid bare by the fire.
For nearly two centuries Witley was closely associated with the Foley family of Malvern, whose fortunes were at first based on the iron industry. When Thomas Foley bought the Witley estate in 1655, Witley Court was a substantial Jacobean mansion, which had developed in turn from a medieval manor house.
The Foleys – whose business began with manufacturing nails – gradually abandoned the industrial base that had made them rich, concentrating instead on being landed aristocrats and politicians. The 1st Baron Foley (1673–1733) enlarged the house significantly, adding wings on either side.
In the mid-18th century the lake known as Front Pool was created to the north of the house by damming the brook that feeds it.
Sometime between 1772 and 1794, an ornamental woodland known as the wilderness was planted to the north-east, with walks laid out along the banks of the lake and brook.
By the early 19th century the family fortune was badly eroded. Thomas Foley VII (1780–1833), however – helped by an advantageous marriage – was able to commission John Nash, the leading Regency architect, to design a succession of ambitious alterations to Witley. These included the addition of two massive porticos to the north and south fronts in the early 19th century.
In 1833 the Foleys sold the Witley estate to the trustees of William Ward (1817–85). Although still a minor, Ward was one of the richest individuals in England. Like the Foleys, his fortune came from industry, in this case the income from more than 200 Black Country coal mines.
In the 1850s Witley Court reached its peak of grandeur when Ward, now 1st Earl of Dudley, commissioned the architect Samuel Daukes to remodel it.
The transformation, largely complete by 1860, involved recasting the austere exterior in Bath stone, in the ornate Italianate style used for the creation of Osbourne House on the Isle of Wight for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. A new curving wing was added at the south-west corner, leading to a vast glass-roofed conservatory.
Within the house, the Georgian interiors gave way to fashionably ornate decoration, much of it in the Louis XV style.
Lord Dudley’s immense wealth, generated largely by his industrial enterprises in the West Midlands, enabled his family to live an extraordinarily opulent life. An army of servants was involved in servicing the property and family. Their number was further swollen during the lavish house parties attended by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and his circle.
Dudley’s fortune also funded the creation of an ornate formal garden at Witley designed in the 1850s by William Andrews Nesfield, the leading garden designer of his day, to complement the remodelled mansion. Nesfield described the gardens at Witley Court as his ‘monster work’ and his additions included the grand formal parterres and the Perseus and Andromeda fountain.
The opulent Witley lifestyle became a thing of the past when, on the night of 7 September 1937, the head keeper spotted flames spurting from the roof above the servants’ rooms in the south-east corner of the great house. Fanned by a strong wind, the fire spread rapidly downwards into the reception rooms on the main floor. By the next day, much of the house was a smouldering shell.
Although the west side was unaffected, the then owner, Sir Herbert Smith, decided not to rebuild but to put the estate up for sale. Witley was never lived in again and was subsequently stripped and abandoned. Yet, as a ruin, it remains deeply evocative of a bygone age.
In the gardens, the south and east parterres have been restored by English Heritage to give an idea of their Victorian glory. At the centre of the south parterre, the Perseus and Andromeda fountain – one of the grandest in Europe – has been restored to working order and is a wonder to behold.
My husband and I took lots of photographs of this lovely building and its spectacular fountain. We strolled round these lovely gardens for two hours and then we were both in need of refreshments., so we made our way to The Garden Tearoom.
If you want a wonderful day out, then this is a lovely place to visit.
Witley Court was once one of the great country houses of England, reaching its peak in the Victorian period when it was the setting for extravagant parties and royal entertainments. After a devastating fire in 1937, it then became one of the country’s most spectacular ruins. It is still possible to gain a sense of the opulence and scale of the 19th century interiors, as well as see the earlier layers of the buildings history laid bare by the fire.
For nearly two centuries Witley was closely associated with the Foley family of Malvern, whose fortunes were at first based on the iron industry. When Thomas Foley bought the Witley estate in 1655, Witley Court was a substantial Jacobean mansion, which had developed in turn from a medieval manor house.
The Foleys – whose business began with manufacturing nails – gradually abandoned the industrial base that had made them rich, concentrating instead on being landed aristocrats and politicians. The 1st Baron Foley (1673–1733) enlarged the house significantly, adding wings on either side.
In the mid-18th century the lake known as Front Pool was created to the north of the house by damming the brook that feeds it.
Sometime between 1772 and 1794, an ornamental woodland known as the wilderness was planted to the north-east, with walks laid out along the banks of the lake and brook.
By the early 19th century the family fortune was badly eroded. Thomas Foley VII (1780–1833), however – helped by an advantageous marriage – was able to commission John Nash, the leading Regency architect, to design a succession of ambitious alterations to Witley. These included the addition of two massive porticos to the north and south fronts in the early 19th century.
In 1833 the Foleys sold the Witley estate to the trustees of William Ward (1817–85). Although still a minor, Ward was one of the richest individuals in England. Like the Foleys, his fortune came from industry, in this case the income from more than 200 Black Country coal mines.
In the 1850s Witley Court reached its peak of grandeur when Ward, now 1st Earl of Dudley, commissioned the architect Samuel Daukes to remodel it.
The transformation, largely complete by 1860, involved recasting the austere exterior in Bath stone, in the ornate Italianate style used for the creation of Osbourne House on the Isle of Wight for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. A new curving wing was added at the south-west corner, leading to a vast glass-roofed conservatory.
Within the house, the Georgian interiors gave way to fashionably ornate decoration, much of it in the Louis XV style.
Lord Dudley’s immense wealth, generated largely by his industrial enterprises in the West Midlands, enabled his family to live an extraordinarily opulent life. An army of servants was involved in servicing the property and family. Their number was further swollen during the lavish house parties attended by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and his circle.
Dudley’s fortune also funded the creation of an ornate formal garden at Witley designed in the 1850s by William Andrews Nesfield, the leading garden designer of his day, to complement the remodelled mansion. Nesfield described the gardens at Witley Court as his ‘monster work’ and his additions included the grand formal parterres and the Perseus and Andromeda fountain.
The opulent Witley lifestyle became a thing of the past when, on the night of 7 September 1937, the head keeper spotted flames spurting from the roof above the servants’ rooms in the south-east corner of the great house. Fanned by a strong wind, the fire spread rapidly downwards into the reception rooms on the main floor. By the next day, much of the house was a smouldering shell.
Although the west side was unaffected, the then owner, Sir Herbert Smith, decided not to rebuild but to put the estate up for sale. Witley was never lived in again and was subsequently stripped and abandoned. Yet, as a ruin, it remains deeply evocative of a bygone age.
In the gardens, the south and east parterres have been restored by English Heritage to give an idea of their Victorian glory. At the centre of the south parterre, the Perseus and Andromeda fountain – one of the grandest in Europe – has been restored to working order and is a wonder to behold.
My husband and I took lots of photographs of this lovely building and its spectacular fountain. We strolled round these lovely gardens for two hours and then we were both in need of refreshments., so we made our way to The Garden Tearoom.
If you want a wonderful day out, then this is a lovely place to visit.
كُتب بتاريخ 14 مايو 2022
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anteallachleicester
ليستر, UK672 مساهمة
زوجان • أبريل 2022
This place is just stunning. The icing on the cake being the working fountain.
A huge site, so easy to socially distance. The ruins are very impressive and there are good information boards throughout. Beautiful parterre gardens and woodland walk too. There is also a children’s play area that has been made by a very talented carpenter which fits in very nicely into the area it’s in.
A perfect place for a picnic, but there is also a stunning tearoom next to the amazing church next door.
Highly recommended.
A huge site, so easy to socially distance. The ruins are very impressive and there are good information boards throughout. Beautiful parterre gardens and woodland walk too. There is also a children’s play area that has been made by a very talented carpenter which fits in very nicely into the area it’s in.
A perfect place for a picnic, but there is also a stunning tearoom next to the amazing church next door.
Highly recommended.
كُتب بتاريخ 1 مايو 2022
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Can Solo
Walsall, UK123 مساهمة
الأصدقاء • أبريل 2022
What a fantastic hidden gem this place is. People come from all over the world apparently just to visit the church alone. The tea room gardens are sublime, as is the fire ruined court itself, with one of the largest fountains in Europe. Admission to the church is free, and its only £10 per person into the ruins themselves. Will definitely be going vack with the dog.
كُتب بتاريخ 30 أبريل 2022
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Hailey Mc
برمنجهام, UK62 مساهمة
العائلة • يوليو 2021
Loved it here.
The weather was beautiful.
The grounds are huge
The ruins are amazing if you like history.
The fountains are stunning.
The lake is lovely
Plenty of places to eat a picnic.
There is alot of walking as it is huge.
There is an outdoor play area for the kids and they had some entertainment for the kids which was really good. i.e archery and a show
Again the gift shop isn't cheap 🙄 fed up of writing that on my reviews.
I've recommended this place to a few people since my visit and I can't wait to go back
The weather was beautiful.
The grounds are huge
The ruins are amazing if you like history.
The fountains are stunning.
The lake is lovely
Plenty of places to eat a picnic.
There is alot of walking as it is huge.
There is an outdoor play area for the kids and they had some entertainment for the kids which was really good. i.e archery and a show
Again the gift shop isn't cheap 🙄 fed up of writing that on my reviews.
I've recommended this place to a few people since my visit and I can't wait to go back
كُتب بتاريخ 23 أبريل 2022
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G2903WQcarols
إيست أنجيليا, UK95 مساهمة
يونيو 2021
Popped by whilst in the area, only arriving about 1 1/2hrs before it closed. Rushed to the house and caught the fountain display with almost no visitors about. Fountain was very impressive and went on for a good amount of time. Rushed about to see the old orangery, then a quick trip down to the other fountain and formal gardens.
Not enough time to look around the house ruins but will need to return as would like to visit the nearby church.
Not enough time to look around the house ruins but will need to return as would like to visit the nearby church.
كُتب بتاريخ 15 فبراير 2022
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D J Griffin
Ampthill, UK4 مساهمات
العائلة • يناير 2022
Made an unplanned visit with my 2 young daughters and my elderly mother, who has dementia. My poor mother had forgotten her handbag, and thus her members card, so was denied access, they wouldn’t even look her up and said we were attempting to gain free entry. Appalling, discrimination and totally unhelpful. I will be cancelling my family membership as will my mother her joint membership.
كُتب بتاريخ 16 يناير 2022
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Jay
Highley, UK34 مساهمة
العائلة • أكتوبر 2021
Had our first visit here early October, I’d never been to a EH before and so glad I did! We signed up for membership on the way out! This place is stunning. The fountains were on the sun out stunning! We’ve been a few times since, the cafe and fountains all closed. The lake is a nice walk and the parks are great fun.
كُتب بتاريخ 11 نوفمبر 2021
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Nenone
كولشستر, UK15 مساهمة
زوجان • أكتوبر 2021
Visited this place whilst staying in the area and being English heritage members. Excellent place to see! Grounds and ruins are brilliant. Local church worth a visit too as amazing decor. Enjoyed a cuppa and cake in adjoining cafe too! Will definitely visit again when in the area!
كُتب بتاريخ 27 أكتوبر 2021
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Anka-katrina H
8 مساهمات
Does anyone know if the cafe in Witley gardens is open again for outside seating?
hopehousecottage
وورسيستر, UK398 مساهمة
Yes it’s open we went there on Friday afternoon
Is there a reduced price for gardens only
lilybeandavis
38 مساهمة
If you are able to sign up to CSSC membership for around £3 a month you an access all English Heritage sites for free, 2 adults and up to 3 children.
nessy1954
birmingham19 مساهمة
Is it suitable for mobility scooter....naturally grounds only......and are you allowed to 'picnic' there?
KevinSadler2364
ليستر, UK1,267 مساهمة
Yes and yes. The house isn't suitable for a motor scooter but the grounds are, and there's some beautiful spots to picnic
Janie10plus
Marshbrook9 مساهمات
Are dogs on leads allowed inside the house please?
Moonpuddle
Nr Edinburgh168 مساهمة
We had our dog with us, took her everywhere except into the church, you can even go in the tea room and have a meal in the conservatory which is dog friendly. English Heritage beats The National Trust hands down for dog friendly visits.
jennyeaves
Warwickshire, UK19 مساهمة
Is there enough too keep children entertained what age is playground from and too
TrudieIan
45 مساهمة
Depends on the children and what they expect. If your children like outdoor activities like treasure hunts, walking and just enjoying the outdoors then yes but if they expect up to date playground adventures, huge amounts of thrill equipment then no.
jennyeaves
Warwickshire, UK19 مساهمة
Is there enough too keep children entertained what age is playground from and too
Nick C
Kidderminster, United Kingdom93 مساهمة
To be honest not really. We were lucky to visit on a day when a special event was organised. Great for garden/woodland walk and picnic. Children's area for toddlers very limited. Best to contact direct in case they are laying on holiday stuff for children. Hope this helps
Matthew Pedwell
Bromsgrove, UK15 مساهمة
Let's see more classic car shows here it's perfect
Carl M
برمنجهام, UK59 مساهمة
Matthew didn't ask a question... he made a statement and request !