Photo: Broughton Hall by Thomas Pennant, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
Broughton Hall stands on the Broughton Hall Estate near Skipton, in the Yorkshire Dales.
Today it operates as Broughton Sanctuary, a private house offering stays, weddings and corporate retreats across its grounds and moorland.
The estate includes a wellbeing centre called Avalon and a nature recovery project spanning ancient woodland and river valleys.
Historic Houses members should note that entry here is not free, unlike at many of the network's other properties.
History
The estate was established in 1097 and has been held by the Tempest family for over 900 years, across 32 recorded generations. It has more recently been reimagined as Broughton Sanctuary, combining its historic fabric with a modern focus on nature recovery and wellbeing.
Worth knowing
The estate has been used as a filming location, and its grounds now host an established wellbeing retreat centre called Avalon.
Gardens & grounds
The wider estate includes heather moorland, ancient woodland, meadow pasture and river valleys managed as part of a nature recovery project.
Plan your visit
Nearest station: Buckley Rail Station (2.2 miles)
Not generally open to the public; access is by arrangement for exclusive-use stays, events, or via Historic Houses membership visits.
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Within 5 miles of Broughton Hall there are 3 historic properties, including 2 Defences, across Cadw and Historic Houses sites.
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Facts
A Yorkshire Dales estate house turned wellbeing retreat, with moorland and ancient woods to roam.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- North Yorkshire, England
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