Bavington Hall

Bavington Hall is a three-story mansion with seven bays, built in the traditional English style of the 17th century. The pale sandstone facade shows symmetrical rows of windows and a central entrance area, while the estate is surrounded by open lawns and mature trees.

The Shafto family lost the estate in 1716 after their involvement in the Jacobite rising. Admiral Delaval later returned the property to the family through a bequest.

The name comes from the Bavington family, who lived in a fortified tower here during medieval times. Today residents occupy converted outbuildings while the main house remains in private use.

The main house remains private and cannot be toured, but holiday cottages on the grounds allow a stay nearby. The surrounding area suits walks through open farmland and gentle hills of the Northumberland countryside.

An 18th-century grotto and several stone statues on the estate are themselves listed as protected elements. These decorative features reflect the garden fashion of the Georgian era.

Location: Bavington

GPS coordinates: 55.10310,-2.01433

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29