Badminton House, English country house in Badminton, England
Badminton House is an English country house in Gloucestershire with a Palladian stone facade and symmetrical wings. The estate includes extensive gardens with geometric beds, avenues of trees, and Worcester Lodge as the main entrance to the park.
Construction began in 1660 under the first Duke of Beaufort and continued until 1750. William Kent redesigned parts of the interior during the 1740s for the fourth Duke.
The estate gave its name to the sport of badminton, which was first played here in the 19th century. St. Michael's church with its medieval wall paintings sits directly beside the main building and remains open to visitors.
The paths through the gardens work best for walks in dry weather, with sturdy footwear recommended. Worcester Lodge marks the main access point and provides orientation across the wide grounds.
During World War II, Queen Mary occupied most of the building as a refuge. The ducal family temporarily moved into the side wings.
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