Denford Park

Denford Park is a stone country house in Kintbury built in 1832 with classical architectural details from that era. The building features a semi-circular Tuscan portico at the entrance and a cantilevered staircase with an Adam style balustrade inside.

During World War II, the house served as accommodation for American officers from the 101st Airborne Division before becoming a Catholic Girls' School in 1954. The building continued to serve educational purposes through the latter 20th century under different institutional management.

Norland College, a specialized institution for nanny training programs, operated at Denford Park from 1967 to 2002 after relocating from Chislehurst in Kent.

The house is located near the A4 road in the civil parish of Kintbury, conveniently positioned for visitors traveling through the area by car. Its position makes it easy to find when driving in the Berkshire countryside.

The Antarctic explorer Apsley Cherry-Garrard, who accompanied Captain Scott on his expedition to the South Pole, spent his childhood years at this country estate. This connection to one of history's great polar journeys makes the property notable for those interested in exploration history.

Location: Kintbury

GPS coordinates: 51.42082,-1.48231

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47