Kirby Hall, Elizabethan country house in Gretton, England
The state rooms and Great Hall of Kirby Hall exhibit detailed stone carvings, tall windows, and intricate architectural elements from the 16th century.
Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Chancellor to Queen Elizabeth I, purchased the property in 1575 and expanded it based on French architectural pattern books.
The restored gardens feature geometric cutwork designs with period-appropriate statues, urns, and landscaping that reflect aristocratic tastes of Elizabethan England.
English Heritage maintains this Grade I listed building, offering guided tours and educational programs throughout the main sections of the house.
King James I visited Kirby Hall nine times between 1608 and 1624, making it a frequent royal destination in Northamptonshire.
Location: Gretton
Location: Bulwick
Operator: English Heritage
Part of: Kirby Hall: an Elizabethan country house and gardens and the remains of the medieval village of Kirby
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/kirby-hall
GPS coordinates: 52.52430,-0.63681
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32
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