Elsham Hall
Elsham Hall is a 17th Century country house situated in its own parkland in Elsham, North Lincolnshire, England.
The Park and Gardens are open to the public.[1]
The House
The present house dates back to the 1760s, on the site of an earlier dwelling of which little is known. It is of brick construction, Limestone ashlar on the main aspect and rendered elsewhere, and with a Westmoreland slate roof. The house was extended for the then owner, T G Corbett, in the 19th century, although most of the 19th century service wing was demolished in the 20th. There were further enhancements by the Elwes family in 1933. The house is a Grade II* listed building.[2][3]
The house includes a Catholic chapel dating from 1933, and an 18th-century stone staircase.[4]
Separate from the house, on its own alignment, is a fine 19th century Orangery, which is a grade II listed building in its own right.[5][4]
The house is not open to the public.
The Park and Gardens
The gardens include a large medieval Carp Lake, and a 19th-century coach house and stables, which is a Grade II listed building.[6]
The Park and Gardens were opened as a country park in 1970 by Captain and Mrs. Elwes "to promote enjoyment of the countryside and wildlife and an appreciation of the arts and rural crafts".[7][8]
It is a local point of interest and a destination for school field trips, particularly during the spring lambing season. A list of facilities include:[8][1]
- Carp lake, with a feeding platform
- Walled and Lakeside Gardens, Sensory gardens, Arboretum and wild butterfly walkway
- An adventure playground
- Aviaries
- Farm Animal display and feeding
- Craft Centres, in particular a working Blacksmith
- The stables also include a shop and the Courtyard Cafe
- The Barn Theatre - used for indoor & outdoor performances, Weddings, Medieval Banquets and Conferences
The centre is a registered venue for civil weddings.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Elsham Hall Gardens and Country Park". Places to visit in North Lincolnshire ; Galleries, Museums, Houses and Gardens. North Lincolnshire council. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ↑ Historic England. "Elsham Hall (Grade II*) (1281128)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ↑ Historic England. "Elsham Hall (78899 )". PastScape. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Pevsner, Nikolaus; Harris, John (1978). Lincolnshire. The Buildings of England. pp. 232–3.
- ↑ Historic England. "Orangery (Grade II) (1346845)". National Heritage List for England.
- ↑ Historic England. "Coach house and stables (Grade II) (1204625)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ↑ "Elsham Hall Gardens & Country Park". Properties. Historic Houses Association. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Elsham Hall Gardens & Country Park". Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ↑ "Elsham Hall Country Park". Approved civil marriage venues in North Lincolnshire. North Lincolnshire council. Retrieved 26 May 2013.