Shendish Manor, Victorian country house in Kings Langley, England
Shendish Manor is a Victorian country house set across 160 acres of parkland and formal gardens. The building displays typical Victorian architecture with tall windows and ornate stone features, containing 70 bedrooms and multiple event spaces that can accommodate up to 400 people.
The original structure dates to 1300 when the Chenduit family built it, while the current building was commissioned by Charles Longman in 1853. During World War I, the estate served as a British Army camp before later becoming a leisure and social facility.
The place became a center for leisure and social gatherings over its modern history. The formal gardens reflect Victorian ideas about order and design, shaping how the estate looks and functions today.
The grounds are well-structured with parkland, woodland, and an 18-hole golf course offering different ways to explore the property. Visitors should allow ample time to walk through the large gardens and outdoor areas.
Edward Kemp, a noted garden designer, created the formal Dutch gardens with their distinctive terraced levels. His work here was so well-documented that it was later featured in his influential book on garden design.
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