Nunwell House

Nunwell House is a country manor in Brading built with stone and combining Tudor and Jacobean architectural styles on elevated ground. The building houses art collections, historical artifacts, and rooms that reveal how residents lived across different periods.

The estate traces back to the 11th century when it was held by Earl Tostig, and eventually passed to the Oglander family. That family witnessed and recorded major English historical events from this location, including the final night before King Charles I's capture.

The house preserves personal diaries and notes from the Oglander family, offering insight into how residents lived and thought across generations. These handwritten records let visitors understand the daily concerns and perspectives of the people who inhabited this place over time.

Visitors can take guided tours through the manor or explore the rooms at their own pace with provided information about former residents and their collections. The grounds with its gardens offer easy access for walking and enjoying views across the surrounding landscape.

The house sits at a height that naturally frames views toward Brading Harbour, and the gardens hold a pond with water lilies alongside mature groves of oak and lime trees. This combination of location and planted landscape meant the residents lived with constant views that connected them to the wider surroundings.