Hazlewood Castle

Hazlewood, Tadcaster

North Yorkshire (North Riding)

England

Circa Date: 1283 w/15th century tower

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: Sir William Vavasour

House & Family History: From 1939 to 1953 the Castle was requisitioned as a maternity hospital. From 1971 until 1996 Hazlewood was used as a retreat for Carmelite friars. The Castle has been a hotel since 1997.
Architect: John Carr

Date of Birth: 1723
Date of Death: 1807
Nationality: British
Nickname: Carr of York
Notes: Known as "Carr of York," most of his work was in the north of England, primarily in his native Yorkshire. Carr's only major work in the south was Basildon Park in Berkshire. Carr probably designed more stables (over 40) than any other Georgian architect.

Date: Circa 1760
Designed: Interior refurbishment
(Attribution of this work is uncertain)
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Country Life: CXXII, 1380 plan, 1426, 1957.
House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed
"Four Weddings" (2011 - TV reality game show for Sky Living, Series 4, during Hazlewood hosted one of the weddings).
Past Seat / Home of: Vavasour family, 1283-1908. Simpson family, 1908-53. Fawcett family, 1953-58. Donald Hart, 1958-71.

Current Ownership Type: Corporation

Primary Current Ownership Use: Hotel

Ownership Details: Since 1997 Hazlewood Castle Hotel
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01937-535-353

Fax: 01937-535-304

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.hazlewood-castle.co.uk

Historic Houses Member: No

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