Honington Hall

Honington Hall is an English country house built of red brick with stone quoins and round-headed niches holding busts of Roman emperors above the ground floor windows on the east side. The interior contains multiple rooms decorated with elaborate plasterwork and paintings from the 18th century.

The estate originally belonged to Coventry Priory until the Crown granted it to Robert Gibbes in 1540 following the closure of the monasteries. In the 18th century, architects including William Smith and Sanderson Miller expanded the building with new rooms in the baroque style.

The Octagonal Saloon shows early Georgian plasterwork and Rococo decorations with a ceiling painting that reflects how wealthy families furnished their homes with fine craftsmanship. Walking through these rooms reveals the care taken in every detail of period interior design.

The house remains privately owned by the Wiggin family and is accessible only through group visits arranged in advance. Visitors should contact ahead to arrange a tour since access is limited and depends on availability.

The most striking addition is the Octagonal Saloon with its impressive domed ceiling, a design created by 18th-century architects as a showpiece room. This space stands out sharply from the traditional Georgian style of the rest of the house.

Location: Honington

GPS coordinates: 52.08200,-1.62060

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00