A circa 1776 engraving of Windsor Lodge from "The Gentleman's Magazine"
The Entrance Facade today
The Rear Facade today
Side Facade
Built / Designed For: John Byfield
House & Family History: The Lodge's second floor was added in the late 19th century. King George III used the Lodge to store part of his book collection, which was eventually transferred to the British Library and the library at Windsor Castle. In 1936 Cumberland Lodge was used for meetings between Alexander Hardinge (the king's private secretary) and Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin that led to the abdication of King Edward VIII.
Architect: Jeffry Wyatville (Wyattville) (Wyatt)
Date: Early 19th centuryHouse Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Grade I
Past Seat / Home of: Lieutenant John Byfield, circa 1652-60. Rangers of the Great Park: Hans William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland, 1697-1702; Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, 1702-44; John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer, 1744-46; Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn, 1746-90; Anne, Duchess of Cumberland and Strathearn, 1790-1803; George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough, 1803-22; Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, 1830-43; General William Wemyss of Wemyss, 1843-52; Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, 1869-1923; Edmund Bernard FitzAlan-Howard, 1st Viscount FitzAlan of Derwent, 1923-47.
Current Ownership Type: The Crown / Royal Family
Primary Current Ownership Use: Training Center
Ownership Details: In 1947 the crown granted occupancy to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Foundation of St. Catharine's, Cumberland Lodge. The foundation uses the house for conferences that examine the fundamental assumptions behind complex challenges facing society.
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01784-432-316
Fax: 01784-497-799
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cumberlandlodge.ac.uk/
Historic Houses Member: No