Houghton Hall

Houghton Hall is one of the finest examples of an 18th century Palladian Mansion, built by Britain´s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. The original designs were by James Gibbs and Colen Campbell and interiors by William Kent. A remarkable 2013 exhibition, 'Houghton Revisited', sees Walpole's art collection, sold to Catherine the Great in 1779, restored to its original home, the Houghton Staterooms. The Model Soldier Collection has over 20,000 figures arranged in various battle formations. The award winning five acre walled garden is divided into 'themed areas' including a large kitchen garden, herbaceous borders; a formal rose garden, fountains and statues. Contemporary Sculptures in the gardens.

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Houghton Hall Walled Garden (Garden Section)

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Ten of the Best Georgian Stately Homes by Rebecca Winward

"Built by Britain's first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, Houghton Hall is a Palladian mansion designed by a succession of architects - James Gibbs, Colin Campbell, and William Kent. The foundation stone was laid in 1722, the same year that Walpole took up this new and important office. Make sure you marvel over the Inigo Jones-inspired double-height hall with a gallery and award-winning garden, then take a peek at the model soldier collection."

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'Houghton Revisited' (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Mon 27 May 2013 – Sun 29 Sep 2013

In a special event for Summer 2013 the magnificent art collection of Great Britain's first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole is reassembled in its spectacular original setting - the State Rooms at Houghton Hall.

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