Tirley Garth

Tirley Garth is an Arts and Crafts mansion built from red sandstone with brick detailing and natural stone slate roof situated in Willington. The structure organizes itself around a central courtyard containing stone work and water features, while its grounds encompass formal gardens near the south side and informal woodland areas throughout the property.

Construction began in 1907 for a Brunner Mond chemical company owner and was designed by the respected architect C. E. Mallows, known for quality residential work. During World War II the property provided housing for an organization focused on moral and social reform.

The house displays Arts and Crafts principles through its materials and proportions that reflect handmade rather than industrial values. The surrounding grounds reveal how estates of this era functioned as working landscapes where food was grown for nearby communities.

A visit is best enjoyed during dry weather since the gardens require considerable walking and the central courtyard with its steps and water features demands careful footing. The best views of both the building and garden design appear from the south side where the formal areas are laid out.

The stone arcades of the central courtyard feature multiple arches curving around the sunken pool in an inward-facing design. Visitors access this sheltered area through gently curved steps, creating an intimate space that contrasts with the scale of the wider estate.