Photo: Braxted Park by Peter Stack, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
Near Great Braxted in Essex, Braxted Park sits within around 500 acres of walled parkland.
The Queen Anne house dates from a rebuilding in 1680.
Ornamental lakes form part of the landscaped grounds.
The estate now operates as a private wedding and events venue, rather than a property with regular public opening.
Read more on WikipediaHistory
The manor at Braxted was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 under Eudo Dapifer, and by 1342 it had been designated a deer park. Thomas Darcy bought the estate in 1650 from the estate of the Countess of Pembroke, and his son built Braxted Lodge here in 1680, adding the man-made lakes. The Du Cane family, wealthy cloth merchants of Huguenot descent, purchased the estate in 1745 and settled at Braxted Park from 1751.
Architecture
The house stands in the Queen Anne style, dating from a rebuilding in 1680, with later restoration work. The landscaped grounds, including the large lake seen from the house, were laid out under Thomas Darcy's family in the late 17th century.
Worth knowing
All Saints' Church, built around 1115 and restored in the 18th century, stands within the park grounds and predates the present house by more than five centuries.
Gardens & grounds
The grounds include lakes set within a wider landscaped park.
Plan your visit
Nearest station: Witham (Essex) Rail Station (2.1 miles)
Primarily a private wedding, events, and shooting/golf estate; public access is generally limited to occasional heritage open days rather than regular visiting hours.
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