Hilston Park

Hilston Park is a Victorian mansion featuring classical columns set in the Monnow valley landscape of Monmouthshire. The estate includes entrance gates with early 20th-century lodges, a ruined coach house, formal gardens, woodland areas, and a lake with boathouse.

The building was constructed in 1838 for Bristol banker George Cave after a fire destroyed the previous structure. The estate had connections to the Catholic Needham family from the 1660s onward.

The estate carries its name from its location and was maintained as a private residence for generations, reflecting the tastes of affluent owners who valued both nature and design. The gardens and wooded grounds show how the property functioned as a retreat from public life.

The grounds are laid out with pathways connecting different areas of the estate. Visitors should be prepared for uneven terrain and historical structures that require careful attention when exploring.

A red sandstone tower called Hilston Tower stands in the northeastern corner of the grounds and is an unusual feature of the landscape. This decorative structure likely served as an ornamental element for the Victorian estate.

Location: Skenfrith

Location: Llangattock-Vibon-Avel

Elevation above the sea: 143.9 m

GPS coordinates: 51.86460,-2.80502

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02