Grantley Hall

Grantley Hall is a Palladian-style mansion beside the River Skell in the Yorkshire countryside, with its Japanese garden designated Grade II listed. The building now operates as a luxury hotel offering multiple dining venues, wellness facilities, and conference spaces.

Thomas Norton and his son Fletcher Norton, First Baron Grantley, began constructing the hall in the mid-18th century with architect Isaac Ware. The building has remained a significant example of Georgian architecture in the region ever since.

The grounds blend English landscape design with Japanese garden elements that Lady Jane Furness created as an early example of Eastern influence in England. Visitors can experience this mix of garden styles that shapes the property today.

The property sits about 5 miles west of Ripon and is best reached by car for convenient access. As an operating luxury hotel, visitors should check which areas are open to the public or plan a visit as a guest to explore the grounds and buildings.

During World War II, the building served as a convalescent home before later becoming an adult education college. These transformations show how the hall fulfilled different roles in British society across generations.

Location: Grantley

GPS coordinates: 54.11880,-1.63157

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47