Bywell Hall

Bywell Hall is a Georgian country house on the north bank of the River Tyne featuring Palladian architecture designed by James Paine in 1760. The building contains multiple state rooms with original furnishings and operates as a house museum today.

The estate belonged to the Neville family until 1571, when it was seized by the Crown following the Rising of the North rebellion. Its transformation into a Georgian house occurred later in the 18th century.

The interior displays deep red walls with gilded frames in the Dining Room, showing family portraits and notable art collections that reflect the taste of wealthy 18th-century inhabitants. These decorative choices shaped how visitors experienced the rooms.

Visits are conducted as guided tours during the opening season with two daily time slots available for exploring the rooms. The estate sits by the river and is best reached on foot from the village of Bywell.

The grounds are surrounded by two Saxon churches that exist due to parish boundary overlaps, creating an unusual religious arrangement. Nearby stand the ruins of Bywell Castle and a medieval stone cross.

Location: Bywell

Website: https://allendale-estates.co.uk/bywell_hall

GPS coordinates: 54.94790,-1.92825

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53