Arley Hall, Victorian country house and museum in Aston by Budworth, England.
Arley Hall is a red brick country house built between 1832 and 1845 in Aston by Budworth. The mansion features a symmetrical seven-bay south front with blue diaper patterns and stone dressings topped by an elaborate parapet.
The building was designed by architect George Latham for Rowland Egerton-Warburton and replaced an earlier country house from the 1700s. Its construction between 1832 and 1845 marked a transition from the older estate to the grand Victorian structure that stands today.
The interior displays numerous family portraits and stained glass windows reflecting Victorian tastes and values. Elaborately decorated ceilings and a substantial library throughout the rooms show how the family lived during that era.
The estate offers guided tours, private events, and weddings, with Stockley Farm operating as an organic farming educational center on the grounds. Visitors should plan ahead as opening times vary by season and special events.
The herbaceous border is among the first of its kind created in England and dates to the garden's early development. This style of border later became a standard feature in gardens across the country.
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