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England

Welford Park (Welford House) (Welford Park House)

Welford, near Newbury

West Berkshire

England

Historic County: Hampshire

Circa Date: Late 17th century w/circa 1700 & late 18th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Grounds Only

Country House: Yes

crown This house has been used for TV and Film

The House from a 1920 postcard

  • Earlier Houses: A monastery stood on the site of the current house until 1536, when it came into the possession of the king, Henry VIII, as part of the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Welford was kept as Henry VIII's hunting lodge until 1546, when it was gifted to the courtier Sir Thomas Parry.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: Welford is famous for its snowdrops, which cover over five acres. The first snowdrops were probably planted by Norman monks, both for decoration (bedecking the church for the feast of Candlemas during the dreary month of February) and for medicinal use, think Brother Cadfael.

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • "The Great British Bake Off" ["The Great British Baking Show"] (2015-19 - TV series, filmed in a marquee in the grounds).

  • Current Seat / Home of: Puxley family

    Past Seat / Home of: Sir Thomas Parry, 16th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: Grounds Only

    Phone: 01488-608-203

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.welfordpark.co.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No

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