Kinmel Hall

Kinmel Hall is a large country mansion in Wales built in the Victorian style with extensive rooms and ornate architectural details. The estate includes 18 acres of walled gardens and 5,000 acres of surrounding parkland, creating a substantial country property.

The current building was designed by William Eden Nesfield and completed between 1871 and 1874 for the Hughes family, who made their wealth in copper mining. It replaced two earlier buildings on the site, representing the Victorian era's expansion of country estates for industrial families.

The building reflects Victorian architectural ideals and has served as a private home, schools, a health spa, and a military hospital throughout its life. This varied use shows how the building adapted to meet the changing needs of different communities over time.

The building holds Grade I listed status, which means any changes or alterations require special permission from heritage authorities. Visitors should be prepared for the rural location and expansive grounds that require time to explore properly.

The mansion was designed with an intentional architectural concept: it features 365 windows, one for each day of the year, showing that the architect incorporated mathematical thinking into the design. This unusual detail makes the building a Victorian curiosity with a deliberately thoughtful structure.

Location: Abergele

Architects: William Eden Nesfield

Elevation above the sea: 87 m

Part of: Kinmel Estate

GPS coordinates: 53.26150,-3.52909

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28