Dodington Park

Dodington Park is a country house in Dodington, England, known for its pillared entrance and covered carriage passage running through the main section. The facade displays Corinthian columns, while inside a wide staircase leads to a hall beneath a dome.

The estate was built between 1798 and 1813 by James Wyatt for Christopher Bethell-Codrington, who sought to replace an earlier Elizabethan structure. The construction spanned over a decade, which was not unusual for large houses of that period.

The mansion incorporates an imperial staircase leading to a domed hall, displaying the architectural preferences of English aristocracy during the Georgian period.

The house sits near St. Mary's Church, linked by a curved conservatory. The paths around the building let visitors view the exterior and get a sense of the surrounding grounds.

The entrance hall recreates the idea of a Roman atrium with columns made of imitation porphyry and brass inlays in the floor. These details show the attempt to reproduce ancient spaces in an English manor.

Location: Dodington

GPS coordinates: 51.51710,-2.35806

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:37