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Brinton Hall
A 16th century house rebuilt in 1822 by the Brereton family. Fine staircase, hall and landing. Award winning work includes remodelling of the west front and restoration of all interior rooms. The grounds include formal and mixed beds, 19th century hot greenhouse, haha overlooking parkland, lake, woods and meadows plus a nearby 18th century working walled kitchen garden. The gardens are planted for year-round interest with particular reference to trees and shrubs. Seasonal interest is pointed up with a range of bulbs, annuals and perennials grown from seed. The staircase is reputed to originate from Merton Place, Horatio Nelson’s residence until his death. The house was a Brereton/Gurney county bank, bankrupted in the 1820s. Some Brereton graves have been revealed in the churchyard.
Tour approx 2 hours, £13 including including tea or coffee and home-made cakes.
| Tour Dates 2010 | |
|---|---|
| February | Fri 12, 12.30 pm (snowdrops and soup) |
| March | Fri 26, 2.30 pm (hellebores) |
| April | Fri 16, 2.30 pm (spring bulbs) |
| May | Thu 13, 2.30 pm (peonies) |
| June | Fri 18, 2.30 pm (flowering trees and shrubs) |
| August | Fri 6, 2.30 pm (annuals) |
| August | Fri 20, 2.30 pm |
| September | Fri 10, 2.30 pm (autumn colour) |
To book, call the Mercury Theatre on 01206 573948
or book on-line at www.mercurytheatre.co.uk.
Other nearby properties:
30. Mannington Hall
47. Wolterton Hall