Kiplin Hall
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Overview
Unassumingly tucked away between Richmond and Northallerton, Kiplin Hall has been owned and lived in by descendants of King John, Charles II and the Earls of Shrewsbury. It was built in 1620 by George Calvert, a local gentlemen who was born in an earlier house that stood close by. Calvert rose to become Secretary of State to James I, the 1st Lord Baltimore in 1625, and founder of the colony of Maryland in America in 1632. The families who've lived at Kiplin - the Calverts, Crowes, Carpenters and Talbots - have all been related by blood or marriage, and as each new owner took up residence, changes were made to the house and possessions added which reflected their tastes. A 'Gothic' wing was built in the 1820s, and redesigned in 1887 by renowned architect, W. E. Nesfield. Inside is an eclectic mix of furniture, paintings, portraits, scientific instruments and personal belongings that fill the house, which is now displayed as a comfortable Victorian home. Outside are formal gardens, a walled kitchen garden, woodland and lakeside walks. Photo credits: images 2-4 Ed. Remsberg, University of Maryland.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Gardens & tea room open 4 Feb-1 Nov, Sat-Wed 10-5 (Feb-Mar close 4). Hall open Apr-1 Nov & Good Fri, 11-5
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Children
About the area
North Yorkshire, with its two National Parks and two designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is England’s largest county and one of the most rural. This is prime walking country, from the heather-clad heights of the North York Moors to the limestone country that is so typical of the Yorkshire Dales – a place of contrasts and discoveries, of history and legend.
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