Photo: Quy Hall by John Sutton, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quy Hall is a Grade II* listed historic house in Cambridgeshire, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Quy Hall
Quy Hall is a Grade II* listed country house at Stow cum Quy in Cambridgeshire, five miles east of Cambridge.
The exterior displays striped brickwork and Dutch gabling, the result of a Victorian remodelling that retained the footprint of a much older structure with fifteenth-century origins.
It remains a private family home, with visits arranged through Historic Houses.
The walled kitchen garden and ha-ha overlooking parkland are notable features.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of Quy Hall
The house has fifteenth-century origins, but what stands today is largely the work of Cambridge solicitor Clement Francis, who bought Quy Hall in 1855 and commissioned architect William White to remodel it in the late 1860s and early 1870s, substantially retaining the old floorplan. The painted murals in the reception rooms were executed by Henry Davies, who also worked on the vaults of Ely Cathedral. The Francis family has held the house ever since, though much of the original furniture was sold in the 2000s.
Architecture of Quy Hall
William White's late 1860s and early 1870s remodelling gave the house its striped brickwork and Dutch-gabled rear elevation, with three main reception rooms carrying elaborate painted wall and ceiling decoration in his own design.
Worth knowing
The painted interiors were executed by Henry Davies, the same artist responsible for the painted vaults of Ely Cathedral.
Gardens & grounds at Quy Hall
The grounds include a walled kitchen garden with orchard trees, a terrace with a long rose border, and a ha-ha giving open views over parkland towards the village.
Plan your visit to Quy Hall
Nearest station: Cambridge North Rail Station (2.5 miles)
Small group tours available by pre-booking; check Historic Houses website for scheduling and arrangements.
Places to visit near Quy Hall
Anglesey Abbey
View Anglesey Abbey on heritage mapChurch of St Cyriac and St Julitta, Swaffham Prior
View Church of St Cyriac and St Julitta, Swaffham Prior on heritage mapDenny Abbey
View Denny Abbey on heritage mapWicken Fen
View Wicken Fen on heritage mapSt Michael's Church, Longstanton
View St Michael's Church, Longstanton on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Quy Hall there are 3 historic properties, including 2 churchs, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and National Trust sites.
Within 10 miles of Quy Hall there are 7 historic properties, including 4 churchs and 2 historic buildings, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and National Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Quy Hall there are 24 historic properties, including 10 historic buildings, 8 churchs and 5 historic houses, across National Trust, Churches Conservation Trust and English Heritage sites.
Facts
A still-lived-in family house where the owner leads tours past painted interiors created by the architect himself.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, England
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