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Nostell Priory

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A glorious 18th century country house with interiors by Palladian master architect Robert Adam. The house was built in 1733 to a design by James Paine. Robert Adam was called in to expand and renovate Paine's work in 1766, and over the next 19 years he created a marvellous neo-classical house.

The house takes its name from medieval Nostell Priory, an Augustinian monastery founded in 1114. The monastery was dissolved by Henry VIII in 1540. The monastic site is near the current house, but there is very little to see beyond the 17th century cow stalls, which were converted from monastic outbuildings.

Nostell Priory stands 2 stories high, with a centre block of 5 bays. The interiors are mainly by Adam, with furniture designed by Chippendale specifically for the Priory. There is an extensive art collection, with paintings by Angelica Kauffman and Breughel, among others. The library is considered one of the best at any National Trust property.

The landscape gardens were laid out by Stephen Switzer., and stretch to over 300 acres. One of the most intriguing features of the garden is a pond formed out of a former cockpit. The high banks surrounding the pond retain the turf seating used by spectators at cockfights.
Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, WF4 1QE

About Nostell Priory
Attraction Type: Historic House
Website: Nostell Priory
Email: nostellpriory@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01924 863892
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Abbey Cottage - 6.3 miles from Nostell Priory Whitby, Yorkshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £235

Grove Farm Cottage - 16.4 miles from Nostell Priory Hepworth, Yorkshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £390

The Barn - 16.6 miles from Nostell Priory Holmfirth, Yorkshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £375

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Best Western Waterton Park Hotel - 2.8 miles from Nostell Priory Wakefield, Yorkshire Stay from: £80.00

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The Cliff Lawn - 13.6 miles from Nostell Priory Meanwood, Yorkshire From: £59.00

St.Michael Guest House - 13.8 miles from Nostell Priory Leeds, Yorkshire From: £28.00

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