Introduction
Greystoke Castle has a late-18th to early-19th century landscaped park. It also has gardens and ornamental pleasure grounds. It is now(2007) used as a centre for outdoor activity weekends as well as a conference and wedding venue.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
www.greystoke.com/
Other Websites
- History
The site of Greystoke Castle has been occupied since 1069.
The house was rebuilt during the 17th century to designs by Anthony Salvin. This was later largely destroyed by fire in 1868 but the family rebuilt the house to the same design.
The house and grounds were commandeered by the army during World War 2 and were used as a tank drivers training area and later as a prisoner of war camp. A lot of damage was done to both the house and grounds and much of the remaining 20th century was spent repairing and restoring.
Period
- 18th Century
- Late 18th Century
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Features
- Castle
- Parkland, Gardens
- Description: Greystoke Castle has a late-18th to early-19th century landscaped park. It also has gardens and ornamental pleasure grounds.
- Key Information
Type
Estate
Principal Building
Commercial
Period
18th Century
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Greystoke