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Nostell Priory (National Trust)
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Nostell Priory
Doncaster Road
Nostell
nr Wakefield
WF4 1QE
West Yorkshire
England
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Collection details
Archaeology, Architecture, Decorative and Applied Art, Design, Fine Art, Literature, Personalities
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Facilities
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3 Wheelchairs available - booking essential
Programme of events - send SAE for details
Baby changing and feeding facilities
Front carrying baby slings & hip-carrying infant seats for loan
Children's Play Area
Three different childrens' trails in house plus garden tree trail
Family area in Tea Room
Family Croquet & giant chess set
Children's Menu in Tea Room & Trusty's Lunch Boxes
Every weekday: "Objects of Desire" & "Every Picture Tells a Story"
Dogs welcome on leads in the park - not in garden
Cycle: NCN67 3miles
Bus: Arriva 485, 496/8 Wakefield-Doncaster; Yorkshire Traction 244/5 Barnsley-Pontefract.
Train: Fitzwilliam Sation 1.5 miles
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01924 863892
Property Main Office (Fax)
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01924 866846
General Information
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nostellpriory@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website
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www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-nostellpriory/
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Open
1 April-5 November
Wed-Sun 1300-1730
Bank Holiday Mondays 1300-1700
9 December - 17 December
1200-1600
Gardens
4 March-20 March
Sat-Sun 1100-1600
1 April-5 Nov
Wed-Sun 1130-1700
Bank Holiday Mondays 1130-1700
9 December-17 December
Mon-Sun 1100-16.00
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Closed
3 April-5 November
Mon, Tues
18 December- March 07
Mon-Sun
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Admission charges
National Trust Members FREE
Adults: £6.50
Children: £3.25
Family: £16.00
Garden Only:
Adult: £4.00
Children: £1.75
Car Parking: £2.00 (refundable on purchasing adult House & Garden ticket)
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Discounts
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Description
Nostell Priory is an 18th century architectural masterpiece set in a landscape park. The house was built by the architect James Paine on the site of a medieval priory for Sir Rowland Winn, 4th Baronet. Later, Robert Adam was commissioned to complete the state rooms which are amongst the finest examples of his interiors.
In the gardens are delightful lakeside walks with a stunning colection of rhododendrons and azaleas in late spring. The historic landscape park, which was acquired with assistance from the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2002, is now open to the public for the first time and is currently undergoing restoration and replanting.
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Collections description
The Priory houses one of the best documented collections of Chippendale furniture and furnishings which were designed especially for the house by the great cabinet maker. Other treasures include an outstanding art collection with works by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, Hogarth and Angelica Kauffmann, the remarkable 18th-century doll's house with its original fittings and the John Harrison longcase clock with its rare movement made of wood.
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Key artists and exhibits
Rowland Lockey's Sir Thomas More & Family
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Furniture by Chippendale
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Furniture by Gillows
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Furniture by Sefferin Nelson
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James Paine & Robert Adam architecture and interior design
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Pieter Brueghel the Younger
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Angelica Kauffmann
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Hugh Douglas Hamilton
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Grand Tour souvenirs
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William Hogarth
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Antonio Zucchi
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Richard James Wyatt
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Chinese wallpapers
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Kirckman harpsichord
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Van der Borcht tapestries
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Pieter Claesz
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Articles
Harewood House Seeks Family Connections For History Research
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Library
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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