House & Family History: In 1920 Gwendoline and Margaret Davies founded at Gregynog Hall an arts center for Wales. They also used the House for music festivals that were patronized by Edgar Elgar and Ralph Vaughan-Williams, among others. Gregynog Hall was donated to the University of Wales by Margaret Davies in 1960 (her sister had died in 1951).
Collections: The Davies sisters formed an internationally important collection of art at Gregynog; it was particularly strong in the Impressionists and featured works by Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, Pissarro, and Rodin, among others. The collection of 260 works was bequeathed to the National Museum of Wales in 1963 (Margaret Davies' death).
Architect: Charles Hanbury-Tracy (Sudeley)
Date: Circa 1840Country Life: XLVI, 668 [carved parlour], 1919.
House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Blayney family, mid-15th century until circa 1795. Charles Hanbury-Tracy, 1st Baron Sudeley, 19th century. David Davies, 1st Baron Davies, 20th century; Gwendoline and Margaret Davies, 20th century.
Current Ownership Type: School
Primary Current Ownership Use: Mixed Use
Ownership Details: Owned by the University of Wales since 1960, who use the House for offices and as a conference center.
House Open to Public: Limited Access to House - Grounds Open to Public
Phone: 01686-650-224
Website: http://www.gregynog.org
Historic Houses Member: Yes