Bodrhyddan Hall

Bodrhyddan Hall is a Grade I listed historic house in Denbighshire, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.

About Bodrhyddan Hall

Bodrhyddan Hall is a Grade I listed country house near Rhuddlan in Denbighshire, north Wales, sitting on Dyserth Road between Rhuddlan and Dyserth.

The same family has owned it for over 500 years, and today it is the home of Lord Langford.

Guided tours take in a collection ranging from Welsh antiquities to Egyptian artefacts.

The hall sits within several acres of formal gardens and a wider parkland and woodland setting spanning several hundred acres.

History of Bodrhyddan Hall

The estate has remained in continuous family ownership for more than five centuries, passing through successive generations to the present Lord Langford. The house was substantially remodelled in 1874 by William Eden Nesfield, who reimagined the building's external appearance and layout. Earlier work on the property is associated with Inigo Jones, and later additions carry the influence of Clough Williams-Ellis.

Architecture of Bodrhyddan Hall

The current appearance of the hall owes most to William Eden Nesfield's 1874 remodelling. Work associated with Inigo Jones and Clough Williams-Ellis is also present, giving the building a layered architectural character across several centuries.

Worth knowing

The collection inside the hall includes Egyptian antiquities, an unusual holding for a Welsh country house and one that points to the collecting habits of a particular generation of the family.

Gardens & grounds at Bodrhyddan Hall

The formal gardens extend to several acres and are enclosed within a wider parkland and woodland setting spanning several hundred acres.

Plan your visit to Bodrhyddan Hall

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Nearest station: Rhyl Rail Station (2.7 miles)

Open June to September on Tuesdays and Thursdays; check official website for current times and dates.

Places to visit near Bodrhyddan Hall

Twtil, Castle Motte

castle 1.4 miles

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Rhuddlan Castle

castle 1.4 miles

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Brynbella

historic house 4.5 miles

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Maen Achwyfan

historic building 5.1 miles

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Gwrych Castle

historic house 7.4 miles

Visit Gwrych Castle View Gwrych Castle on heritage map

Historic places nearby

Within 5 miles of Bodrhyddan Hall there are 3 historic properties, including 2 castles, across Cadw and Historic Houses sites.

2 Cadw

1 Historic Houses

2 Castle

1 Historic house

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Within 10 miles of Bodrhyddan Hall there are 13 historic properties, including 3 castles, 3 historic buildings and 2 historic houses, across Cadw and Historic Houses sites.

11 Cadw

2 Historic Houses

3 Castle

3 Historic building

2 Historic house

2 Chapel

1 Church

1 Abbey

1 Domestic

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Within 20 miles of Bodrhyddan Hall there are 29 historic properties, including 8 historic buildings, 6 castles and 6 historic houses, across Cadw, Historic Houses and National Trust sites.

18 Cadw

6 Historic Houses

5 National Trust

8 Historic building

6 Castle

6 Historic house

3 Chapel

2 Museum