To promote the local history of tixall and ingestre and the surrounding area. It was our daughters wedding at ingestre hall and majority of the rooms were booked for us to stay in. Melissa coaches bhs exam students and riders of all levels, and brings a wealth of knowledge in the retraining of racehorses, having been based in hong kong for 9 years. It was formerly served by both weston and ingestre railway station and ingestre railway station. Ingestre orangery is a grade ii listed building in the staffordshire village of ingestre. Earl of shrewsbury founded the staffordshire polo club at ingestre hall.
Ingestre hall is a grade ii 17thcentury jacobean mansion situated at ingestre, near stafford, staffordshire, england. The chetwynds of ingestre 1978 edition open library. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This engraving by dutch born engraver michael burghers shows ingestre hall, and was published as an illustration to robert plots county history the natural history of staffordshire 1686 the antiquary and naturalist robert plot published his first county history the natural history of oxfordshire in 1677, with his history of staffordshire appearing almost. Ingestre hall from robert plots the natural history of staffordshire. Brickwith stone dressing and ornamental brick stacks. Ingestre hall was built in 16 by sir walter chetwynd on the site of an earlier manor house which he completely pulled down. The population of the civil parish taken at the 2011 census was 194. Proudly part of sandwell residential education service, we deliver unique, transferable learning experiences through expressive and creative arts such as music, drama, visual art, dance, film, photography and animation. Services are held on the 2nd and 4th sundays of each month at 11. History the orangery stands to the northeast of ingestre hall, a substantial country house built in the c17, altered in the earlyc19, and largely rebuilt after a fire in 1882. The chetwynds of ingestre by henry edward chetwyndstapylton, 1978, longmans, green and co.
Village hall events, ingestre concerts and ingestre orangery events. When tixall gatehouse was acquired in 1968 by the landmark trust, it was definitely a building at risk. Please remember to doublecheck the opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit. Ingestre hall beautiful manor house, staffordshire. Formerly the seat of the earls talbot and then the earls of shrewsbury, the hall is now owned by sandwell metropolitan borough council and is in use as a residential arts and conference centre. I dont wish to make you question your experience nor am i questioning it. Ingestre parish church st marys church ingestre for. Ingestre, staffordshire genealogy heraldry and history. The living is a rectory in the diocese of lichfield. The name is thought to mean hill property, and there is a noticeable hill at the location. Ingestre hall, grounds and orangery as well as ingestre church and stables were opened for the public to find out about their heritage and the enduring skills of people over the ages. Holiday at tixall gatehouse near stafford, staffordshire.
Our approach is to give students the space to imagine, create, perform and immerse themselves in a learning theme. Ingestre hall is your groups home exclusively whilst here. Each year theatre ingestre perform a musical production. Its roof, floors and windows had gone, and there was a danger that the walls too would soon begin to fall.
Following the demolition of tixall hall in 1927 it had stood abandoned. I went on a week long trip to ingestre hall, stafford, with my school when i was in year 910 i cannot remember exactly how old i was but my guess is or 14. Although we have no affiliation with ingestre hall or ingestre orangery, both facilities cater for wedding receptions and are both within a few hundred yards of the church. Latest local history book on tixalls halls and their owners. This was a first time for me, photographing in either. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. The 2 properties that make up ingestre lodges are chetwynd and talbot, and they can be hired individually or together for small to large groups from 2 to 16 people. Explore the local area of tixall wide, on the staffordshire and worcestershire canal, with a circular walk that covers many places of interest the ancient high house, on the main street of the nearby county town of stafford, is reputedly one of the finest tudor buildings in. Although we have no affiliation with ingestre hall or ingestre orangery, both facilities cater for wedding receptions and are. Ingestre arts residential arts centre in staffordshire. A bridge over the trent connects ingestre with weston parish. Ingestre is a village and civil parish in the stafford district, in the county of staffordshire, england.
A magificent 17th century rose brick mansion house, the former home of the earl of shrewsbury, with capability brown landscaped gardens surrounding the house, and water features in the north garden. Book your stay at ingestre pavilion, which boasts a long vista designed by the great. The performances take place in the open air within the wonderful historic courtyard of ingestre stables. Ingestre hall residential arts centre home facebook. Ingestre hall residential arts centre ingestre, staffordshire st18 orf england. Grade ii 17thcentury jacobean mansion at ingestre, staffordshire, england built in red brick in 16 for sir walter chetwynd and renovated in the early 19th century by architect john nash. Ingestre hall residential arts centre, stafford, united kingdom. White, 1851 history, gazetteer and directory of staffordshiresheffield quoted by genuki. If you would like more information then please contact anne andrews via the contact details below. Ingestre arts run creative and innovative residential arts courses for children and young. Ingestre hall is a 400 year old jacobean mansion that provides a dramatic setting for the uks only dedicated residential arts centre. The placename ingestre is first attested in the domesday book of 1086, where it appears as in gestreon. Ingestre hall is a grade ii 17thcentury jacobean mansion situated at. The church was rebuilt in 1676, and contains monuments of the chetwynds and the talbots.
I have worked at this venue a number of times over the years and i love how the area seems untouched by the modern day, you turn the corner heading past ingestre stables and its. Ingestre is mentioned in the domesday book, but a settlement was here as early as the bronze age, which recent investigations have revealed. James and katie held their wedding ceremony at the stunning st mary the virgin church in ingestre, which is steeped in history of which i wont bore you with but definitely go and check it out and they held their reception at ingestre hall in staffordshire. Ingestre hall is home to the uks only dedicated residential arts centre. The sos team go hobnobbing at a stately home this month, and get to grips with the acoustics of a large and lively room when we received a call from john thomson, the head of centre at the ingestre hall residential arts centre, we really didnt know what to expect. This engraving by dutch born engraver michael burghers shows ingestre hall, and was published as an illustration to robert plots county history the natural. The club is forever indebted to bob for his integral role in the clubs history. Sir walters grandson, another walter, was known as the antiquarian as he was well read, a historian and a mathematician. Ingestre is mentioned in the domesday book, but a settlement was here as early. In 1973 he was involved in the meetings with godfrey bostock the owner of land at ingestre to enable the golf course to be constructed and in 1991 bob was a member of the team which negotiated the purchase of the land. Groucho marx you bet your life recommended for you. Based at ingestre hall residential education centre in staffordshire uk, we specialise in art, drama, dance, music and filmmaking arts activities which enable c. Reached along a long woodland track, ingestre pavilion stands in peace and quiet on the edge of ingestre park. Piece of history this photographs was stored for decades and used in a newspaper press archive.
Why book ingestre hall for residential school trips and educational visits. Having the wedding service and reception in one place allows your day to go as smoothly as possible. In 1961, the 21st earl of shrewsbury sold ingestre hall to what was then. She has competed bd, bs, be, and most recently in the fei world dressage challenge. The orangery, ingestre, is a stunning building, in a tranquil staffordshire location overlooking capability brown landscapes.
Please do not use any of our photographs before contacting us first. It is four miles to the northeast of the county town of stafford ingestre hall is a local landmark it was formerly served by both weston and ingestre railway station and ingestre railway station. This photograph originates from a press photo archive. If you are looking for a unique residential experience in a wonderful, historic mansion house, then we will not. Keep in touch with us via the contact form or by our social media channels. Ingestre conservation area appraisal stafford borough council. Ingestre hall residential arts centre about facebook. Hi, i have a story about ingestre hall which is of a different nature than that of a mothering ghost. Ingestre hall residential arts trip year 6 during the week beginning 29th september, year 6 went to ingestre hall in stafford along with year 6 children from clent parochial primary, st. Early c17 altered by nash circa 1810 and largely rebuilt after fire in 1882. Important the orangery is currently closed to restrict the spread of coronavirus. Ingestre hall is the manorial mansion, dates from the tudor times, and has been entirely restored. History of ingestre, in stafford and staffordshire map.
Archery, calligraphy, book binding, weaving, spinning, glass making, candle making, iron work, wood turning and carving were just a few of the activities for. Intended lawn for the second viscount chetwynd of ingestre hall in 1756. The hall is now owned by sandwell education authority and used as an arts. Ingestre hall is a 400 year old jacobean mansion that provides a dramatic. Holiday at ingestre pavilion at tixall, staffordshire. Orangery at ingestre hall, ingestre 1259815 historic. The orangery at ingestre hall, staffordshire ahf options. Ingestre hall, the seat of the earl of shrewsbury and talbot, was almost entirely destroyed by fire in 1882, but was rebuilt in the original jacobean style. Ingestre hall, great haywood, staffordshire, sleeps 10100 in 20 bedrooms. Originally home to the chetwynd family, the house passed to the talbots in 1767. Sir walters grandson, another walter iii, was known as.
Holiday at ingestre pavilion at tixall, staffordshire the landmark. Ingestre hall from robert plots the natural history of. The orangery sits in the grounds of ingestre hall and is owned by sandwell council the building and gardens had been unused for many years and became overgrown and hidden. Ingestre hall residential arts centre aims to extend the legacy of ingestre arts to be nationally recognised as a centre of excellence where children and young peoples horizons are broadened and where they are inspired and motivated to achieve their full potential in an aspirational environment where creativity and sense of self is valued. We recently stayed at the swan as a large family group. Please be aware the minimum duration for booking is for 2 nights for a self catered stay.
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