Photo: Weston Park by Bs0u10e01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Weston Park is a Grade I listed historic house in Staffordshire, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Weston Park
Weston Park sits in Weston-under-Lizard, Staffordshire, close to the Shropshire border, with the estate straddling both counties.
The house is the centrepiece of a working estate that includes parkland, woodland, and formal gardens.
The landscape is attributed to Capability Brown, making it one of the most significant features for visitors.
The estate was held by the Bridgeman family, the Earls of Bradford, for several centuries before passing to the Weston Park Foundation, which now manages the property for public benefit.
It operates today as a venue and visitor attraction, open to the public for much of the year.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of Weston Park
The estate has long been associated with the Bridgeman family, the Earls of Bradford, who held it for several centuries before it passed to the Weston Park Foundation. The Foundation was established to preserve the house and grounds for public benefit. The estate straddles the Staffordshire and Shropshire border, a boundary that has shaped its character and administration over the years.
Gardens & grounds at Weston Park
The parkland at Weston Park is attributed to Capability Brown, making the landscape one of its most significant features for visitors.
Facilities
Plan your visit to Weston Park
Nearest station: Cosford Rail Station (3.4 miles)
Open to visitors during spring and summer months, including park, gardens, and house on selected days; check the official website for current dates and times.
Places to visit near Weston Park
White Ladies Priory
View White Ladies Priory on heritage mapBoscobel House
View Boscobel House on heritage mapHatton Grange
View Hatton Grange on heritage mapLilleshall Abbey
View Lilleshall Abbey on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Weston Park there are 5 historic properties, including 3 historic buildings and 2 historic houses, across English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 10 miles of Weston Park there are 14 historic properties, including 7 historic buildings, 3 historic houses and 2 churchs, across English Heritage, National Trust and Churches Conservation Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Weston Park there are 48 historic properties, including 18 historic buildings, 11 historic houses and 8 churchs, across English Heritage, National Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Facts
A Capability Brown landscape on the Staffordshire and Shropshire border, preserved by its own charitable foundation.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Staffordshire, England
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