AUTUMN VISIT - 4 SEPTEMBER 2010
NEWBY HALL, near RIPON, NORTH YORKSHIRE
Newby Hall has 25 acres of award-winning gardens,
which include one of Europe's longest double
herbaceous borders. The garden was created in the
early 1920's and is still evolving today. |
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The hall is a Georgian house, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, with a Robert Adam interior which has been fully restored. The trip around the hall was also excellent and we were particularly impressed with the Hall guides who were all knowledgeable and enthusiastic. In fact, all staff we met were very helpful. |
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In the time available in between the tours, we were able to enjoy the Woodland Discovery Walk, contemporary Sculpture Park, miniature railway, boat trips on the river and, of course, the cafe or the picnic area for those wanting more freedom. All-in-all, an excellent day. |
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