Youlston Park

Youlston Park is a two-storey country house with seven bays across its front, gabled projections on both sides, and a classical columned porch. The building combines structural elements from different periods and stands as a Grade I protected structure requiring careful conservation.

Parliament member Arthur Chichester rebuilt the property in the late 1600s while retaining parts of an older medieval hall on the site. Later owners made modest changes that remained visible in the structure through the following centuries.

The house and its grounds reflect how English country gentry lived and displayed their wealth through architecture and land management. The main residence and surrounding landscape show the taste and priorities of families with both time and resources.

The house's protected status means visitors should inquire in advance about access to the building and its interior spaces. The surrounding parkland provides opportunity to view the exterior architecture and the separately listed entrance lodges from the grounds.

An octagonal bell turret with a clock face sits at the rear of the house, giving the property an unexpected feature. The entrance lodges hold their own Grade II* listing, a distinction rarely granted to secondary buildings.

Location: Shirwell

GPS coordinates: 51.11850,-4.02090

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00