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Places to Visit in Richmond, Yorkshire
Kiplin Hall
near Scorton
Richmond
Yorkshire
DL10 6AT
Tel: +44 (0) 1748 818178
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Kiplin Hall, in the beautiful Vale of Mowbray, was built in the 1620s for George Calvert, Secretary of State to James I, later 1st Lord Baltimore and founder of Maryland, USA. Its design was unique in Jacobean architecture, with central domed towers on each side of a tall symmetrical pavilion in mellow red brick.
Owned by four fascinating families, connected by blood and marriage over four centuries, the Hall is now furnished as a welcoming Victorian family home and contains paintings and furniture collected by the Calverts, Crowes, Carpenters and Talbots. The paintings include many family portraits, a large collection of watercolours by Louisa, Marchioness of Waterford and many other paintings of note.
Throughout the house are examples of works from the 19th century Arts and Crafts Movement, and fascinating items including Admiral Lord Nelson’s library chair from H.M.S. Victory, and part of the block of wood on which Charles I was beheaded – allegedly!
A permanent exhibition charts the founding of Maryland by George Calvert and the lives of the families who owned and developed Kiplin through the centuries.
Visitors may enjoy a relaxed tour of the Hall, freely wandering though the rooms with plenty of time to look at the treasures on display. The garden, lakeside views and the tea Room add to the enjoyment of a visit.
Teas, shop, children's trail, gardens, parkland, woodland walk, special events, wedding licence, holiday cottages, fishing.
Facilities
Historic House, Gardens, Tea Room, Picnic Area, Car Park, Private Group Tours, School Tours Available, Dogs on lead allowed in Gardens,
Weddings and Conferences
For your special day, Kiplin Hall is a beautiful house, filled with fine family paintings and furniture, stands in a wonderful setting, with views west across the lake to the Yorkshire Dales.
Additional Services
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Sunday 27 August, 2-5 pm
Birds of Prey and Archery Meet Harris hawks, owls and other furry friends of Fitzalan Hawks & Ferrets (Adult £1, Child 50p) and have a go with the Company of Scorton Archers (5 arrows 50p). No booking requ
Opening Times
Guided group visits April to November.
Kiplin Hall is off the B6271 between Scorton and Northallerton.
Easter weekend, daily 2-5pm May & September: Sunday, Tuesday, B/H Mondays, 2-5 pm
June/July/August: Sunday to Wednesday, 2-5 pm
Directions
Kiplin Hall is on the B6271 between Scorton and Northallerton, 5 miles east of the A1.
In case of alteration, please check prices, opening times and any specific important information before booking or visiting
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