Nostell Priory

Nostell Priory is an 18th-century mansion in northern England built according to the principles of Palladian architecture and now open to visitors as a museum. The interiors were designed by Robert Adam and house furniture, paintings and artworks assembled by one family over generations.

The site served a medieval Augustinian priory before passing to the Crown after the dissolution of monasteries and later being acquired by the Winn family. Construction of the current mansion began in the 1730s and continued with extensions and refinements over several decades.

The estate takes its name from the medieval priory that once stood on this site and today shows how English landed gentry lived across several centuries. Visitors can walk through rooms where the atmosphere of past generations of the Winn family still lingers.

Access to the parkland and gardens is usually free, while entry to the house requires a ticket that can be purchased on-site or in advance. On certain days guided tours of individual rooms are offered, providing additional insights into the furnishings and history.

The house holds one of the largest collections of furniture by the famous cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale, made specifically for these rooms and still standing there today. Many of these pieces have never left the property and can be seen in the rooms for which they were originally designed.

Location: Huntwick with Foulby and Nostell

Inception: 12 century

Architects: Robert Adam

Architectural style: Palladian architecture

Part of: National Trust

Address: Doncaster Road, Nostell, nr Wakefield WF4 1QE

Phone: +441924863892

Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell-priory-and-parkland

GPS coordinates: 53.65271,-1.39004

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:50