Place to visit

Rates

Adults £4.00, Children 50p.

Opening times

1 May-31 August, Tuesday, Wednesday 2-5pm (last tour 4.30pm).

Telephone

01782 680478

Description

Whitmore Hall is a Grade I listed building, designated as a house of outstanding and architectural historical interest and is a fine example of a small Carolinian (1676) manor house, although parts of the hall date back to a much earlier period. The hall has beautifully portioned light rooms, curving staircase and landing. There are some good family portraits to be seen with a continuous line, from 1624 to the present day. It has been the family seat of the Cavenagh-Mainwarings for over 900 years, who are direct descendants of the original Norman owners. The interior of the hall has recently been refurbished and is in fine condition. The grounds include a beautiful home park with a lime avenue leading to the house, as well as landscaped gardens encompassing an early Victorian summerhouse. One of the outstanding features of Whitmore is the extremely rare example of a late Elizabethan stable block, the ground floor is part cobbled and has nine oak-carved stalls.

Location

OS Ref. SJ811 413. On A53 Newcastle - Market Drayton Road, 3m from M6/J15.