Aqualate Hall

Aqualate Hall is a red brick country house in the Midlands featuring a distinctive two-storey polygonal porch and projecting canted bays with armorial shields on its north front. The structure has clay tile roofs that give it a traditional English country house character.

The original manor house from the 16th century underwent a Gothic redesign by architect John Nash in 1808. A major fire in 1910 damaged much of the structure, leading to significant rebuilding efforts.

The name Aqualate comes from Latin words meaning water, referencing the lakes surrounding the estate that shaped its character. This connection to the landscape remains visible in how the house relates to its natural setting today.

The estate sits roughly 2 miles east of Newport and about 10 miles west of Stafford in the Midlands region. Since it remains a private residence, visitors cannot enter the house or grounds at any time during the year.

During World War II the grounds became a military transport base where Nissen huts were erected for wartime operations. After the war these temporary structures provided shelter for homeless people until the early 1950s.

Location: Forton

GPS coordinates: 52.77450,-2.33716

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07