Wolterton Hall and Weddings
The present Lord Walpole inherited the property in 1989.
Since then there has been a programme of reorganisation
conservation and research into the history of the family, Hall
and Park using the extensive and previously neglected
archives. There is an extensive family portrait collection.
The Park contains evidence of the village of Wolterton with
its round church tower which can still be seen. The 18th Century
walled garden is now let and run by Barker Organics as a smallholding.
A special exhibition for 2007, Upstairs - Downstairs, takes a look at life for the Walpole
family over three centuries and at the people who worked on the Estate and at the Hall. It includes material from archive, artefact and photographic collections.
Wolterton is licensed for wedding ceremonies.
Special arrangements can be made for weddings, private parties, conferences and other gatherings.
Groups are welcome throughout the year by appointment (if outside normal opening hours).
The property was restored when the Earl moved back in 1905.
The Hall was built by Thomas Ripley in the 1720s for Horatio Walpole: politician, diplomat and younger brother to Britain's first Prime Minister - Sir Robert Walpole.
Other members of the family made alterations in the early 19th century, including adding a wing and enclosing the Park. On the death of the 3rd Earl in 1858 the Hall was abandoned and his son moved to Mannington.
Weddings
The Park is open everyday (9am - dusk) for walks, with views of the lake and Hall.
Car park £2.00.
Wheelchair accessible lavatory is available.
There is a permanent orienteering course and a children's adventure playground.
The Hall is open every Friday from 13th April – 26th October 2pm - 5pm (last entry
4pm). Entry £5.00.
