Toft Hall

Toft Hall is a 17th century country house built with red brick and stone, rising to four storeys with a slate roof. The building sits within extensive woodland and parkland that frame its formal gardens and grounds.

The Leycester family came into possession of the estate in the late 14th century through marriage to a local heiress. Major architectural changes arrived in the early 1800s when a significant remodeling added new rooms and transformed the external appearance.

The house reflects the tastes of its past residents through its room arrangements and decorative details that visitors can observe today. The way spaces were designed shows how families of different eras lived and entertained in the countryside.

The building has multiple interior reception spaces, and the grounds are sheltered by woodland that frames the walking routes. The garden areas are laid out openly, so visitors can move freely through the property without difficulty.

The building housed prisoners of war during World War II before undergoing complete restoration in the early 2010s. This hidden chapter of conflict and recovery often surprises visitors who focus only on its earlier history.

Location: Toft

GPS coordinates: 53.28310,-2.37160

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00