Holker Hall
Holker Hall is the home of the Cavendish family who welcome visitors of all ages to one of the best-loved stately homes in Britain.
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Holker Hall Details
Magnificently situated only a short distance from Grange-over-Sands and the expanse of Morecambe Bay, Holker Hall is set in exceptionally beautiful countryside with gardens that merge into Parkland framed by the Lakeland Hills. Holker Hall, never sold throughout its 400 year history, is the family home of Lord and Lady Cavendish. It is a delightful family home with fine displays of antique furniture and art. Holker Hall is the finest house in South Lakeland. The architectural interest of the house is almost all Victorian, a replacement after a fire in 1871. You can tour the house without the restriction of ropes and barriers, and see the distinguished library, elegant drawing room, and ornate dining room. Climb the striking staircase and you can view portraits of Charles II, and Catherine of Braganza. You can visit the bedroom where Queen Mary stayed in 1937. The immaculately kept gardens (25 acres in all) are part woodland and part formal garden. These are complemented by the 200-acre 'natural' parkland, which is the result of late 18th century planting by Lord George Cavendish. Over generations the family have continued to develop the gardens and they are constantly evolving as new plantings are made or new ideas are born and Lord and Lady Cavendish continue to make changes and additions to these gardens. The gardens are carefully crafted to create a stunning impact throughout the seasons. Thanks to the work of the Head Gardener and team you can spend hours delving deeper into the gardens and be constantly surprised by new species and varieties. Spring heralds the arrival of thousands of bulbs. The carefully selected colours give a sense of harmony and a glimpse of the detail and care that has gone into developing these gardens. The magnificent rhododendrons and azaleas then lead into summer, when the roses and herbaceous borders packed with summer flowering perennials, really come into their own. Autumn plays host to a truly inspiring colourful display, thanks to Lord and Lady Cavendish's passion for collecting trees and shrubs. In winter the clean, crisp lines of the topiary and the woodland garden take on a calming, silent air. On your wanderings you will be captivated by the peace and tranquillity of the gardens. The friendly ambiance invites you to sit and reflect. Not to be missed are the spectacular displays of rhododendrons in the spring. The magnificent blooms are unusually large specimens and many are fragrant. The Great Holker Lime tree measures 7.9 metres in girth. It was probably planted as part of a formal garden in the early 17th century. Today its huge trunk stands in a cavern of overhanging branches. In 2002 Holker's Great Lime was awarded the distinction of being one of Britain's 50 Great Trees, in honour of Her Majesty's Golden Jubilee. Grid Reference: SD 35923 77404 Address (near): Holker Hall, Cark, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7PL, UK
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