Photo: Chillington Hall by Philip Halling, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
Francis Smith designed the current Chillington Hall in 1724, built on the site of an earlier house near Brewood, Staffordshire, four miles northwest of Wolverhampton.
The Georgian house is Grade I listed and remains the home of the Giffard family, who have held this land for more than 800 years.
Capability Brown landscaped the park and lake, which remain a key feature of the estate.
The Hall runs guided tours on set open days and hosts private hire and wedding receptions.
Read more on WikipediaHistory
The Giffard family has held the Chillington estate for more than 800 years. Francis Smith rebuilt the house in 1724, and the architect John Soane carried out further work in 1785.
Architecture
The house is a Georgian design by Francis Smith of Warwick, completed in 1724, with later alterations by John Soane in 1785. It is listed Grade I.
Worth knowing
The park and lake were laid out by Capability Brown, and his landscaping still shapes the grounds today.
Gardens & grounds
Brown's landscaped park and lake form the setting for the house and are a central part of any visit.
Facilities
Plan your visit
Nearest station: Codsall Rail Station (2.2 miles)
Open to the public on a limited number of set open days each year, mainly in spring and summer; check the official website for current dates.
Nearby properties
Boscobel House
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View Moseley Old Hall on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Chillington Hall there are 4 historic properties, including 3 historic buildings, across English Heritage, Historic Houses and National Trust sites.
Within 10 miles of Chillington Hall there are 8 historic properties, including 5 historic buildings and 2 historic houses, across English Heritage, Historic Houses and National Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Chillington Hall there are 37 historic properties, including 17 historic buildings, 7 historic houses and 6 churchs, across National Trust, English Heritage and Churches Conservation Trust sites.
Facts
A Georgian house shaped by Francis Smith, John Soane and Capability Brown, still held by the family that built it.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Staffordshire, England
- Visit duration
- Guided tours last approximately one hour
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