Photo: Birdsall House by Stephen Richards, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Birdsall House is a Grade II* listed historic house in North Yorkshire, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Birdsall House
Birdsall House is a Grade II* listed country house in the Wolds of North Yorkshire, sitting within a private valley near Malton.
The estate has been associated with the Willoughby family, who hold the title Baron Middleton, for several generations, and the house reflects successive phases of building and improvement across the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
It remains in private ownership and is not routinely open to the public, though it has been available for hire as a private venue.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of Birdsall House
The estate at Birdsall has been associated with the Willoughby family, who hold the title Baron Middleton, for several generations. The house reflects successive phases of building and improvement across the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and the Willoughby lineage connects it to broader networks of Yorkshire landownership during that period.
Architecture of Birdsall House
The house is a substantial Georgian and Victorian country house in the English classical tradition, though specific attribution to a named architect has not been confirmed from available sources.
Gardens & grounds at Birdsall House
The grounds include parkland typical of a Wolds estate, with a sheltered valley setting that has shaped the landscape around the house.
Plan your visit to Birdsall House
Nearest station: Malton Rail Station (4.4 miles)
Not normally open to the public; occasional guided house tours are offered by the Willoughby family — check the official website or Historic Houses for availability.
Places to visit near Birdsall House
Wharram Percy
View Wharram Percy on heritage mapKirkham Priory
View Kirkham Priory on heritage mapSt Peter's Church, Wintringham
View St Peter's Church, Wintringham on heritage mapSledmere House
View Sledmere House on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Birdsall House there are 2 historic properties, including 2 historic buildings.
Within 10 miles of Birdsall House there are 7 historic properties, including 3 historic houses and 2 historic buildings, across Historic Houses, English Heritage and Churches Conservation Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Birdsall House there are 29 historic properties, including 12 historic buildings, 10 historic houses and 3 churchs, across Historic Houses, English Heritage and National Trust sites.
Facts
A Grade II* listed Wolds house in a private valley, rarely seen and almost never written about.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- North Yorkshire, England
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