Hovingham Hall
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Overview
Hovingham, on the edge of the Howardian Hills, is a pretty village threaded by the stream of Hovingham Beck. The Worsley family have been here since the mid-16th century, and their Palladian mansion was constructed in the 18th century. Thomas Worsley, its builder, was a descendant of Oliver Cromwell and is reputed to have taught King George III to ride. He was a man whose passion was horses, and he designed it so that the stable block and indoor riding school faced onto the village green. You have to pass through it to reach the main entrance to the house. Hovingham Hall is still the home of the Worsleys, but with along with its gardens it’s open to the public in June for guided tours.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open 1-28 Jun. Please contact for details
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
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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