Photo: Hodsock Priory by Richard Croft, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
The Buchanan family are the ninth generation to live at Hodsock Priory, a country house near Blyth in Nottinghamshire.
Despite its name, the building has never been a priory.
Its most striking feature is a surviving Tudor gatehouse from the sixteenth century.
The estate is best known for its snowdrop displays in early spring, which draw visitors from across the country.
Hodsock Priory is a Historic Houses member property, though entry is not included free for members.
Read more on WikipediaHistory
The Buchanan family have lived at Hodsock for nine generations, making it a long-held family seat. The Tudor gatehouse survives from the sixteenth century, standing as the oldest visible structure on the estate. Despite its name, no priory ever stood here; the name is a historical mislabelling that has persisted.
Architecture
The Tudor gatehouse is the architectural centrepiece of the property, a brick structure from the sixteenth century that predates the main house.
Gardens & grounds
Hodsock's gardens are best known for their snowdrop displays in early spring, considered among the finest in England.
Plan your visit
Nearest station: Worksop Rail Station (3.9 miles)
Historically open in February and early March for snowdrop season; check website for current opening status as visitor access has been restricted.
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Within 5 miles of Hodsock Priory there are 1 historic properties, including 1 historic building.
Within 10 miles of Hodsock Priory there are 5 historic properties, including 4 historic buildings, across English Heritage, National Trust and Churches Conservation Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Hodsock Priory there are 26 historic properties, including 10 historic buildings, 9 churchs and 2 historic houses, across English Heritage, Churches Conservation Trust and National Trust sites.
Facts
A Tudor gatehouse, nine generations of one family, and one of England's best snowdrop displays.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Nottinghamshire, England
- Visit duration
- 60–90 minutes for snowdrop walk
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