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Rookery Hall (also known as The Rookery, Worleston)

Introduction

Features of Rookery Hall include shrubberies, a lake, a bothy and a fountain.

Rookery Hall is set in a park and woodland. The park was originally 500 acres (200 hectares) but this was sold during the 20th century. Features include a lake, shrubberies, kitchen walls and bothy, a fountain, and garden terrace.
Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

http://www.handpicked.co.uk/opencms/sites/default/HPH/hotels/rookery_hall/about/

Owners

Hand Picked Hotels

Four Communications, The Communication Building, 48 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7FG

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History

The Hall was built in 1816, although it is possible that a park already existed at the site. In the 1940s the Hall and grounds were sold out of private ownership. The Hall became a restaurant/hotel and has remained so ever since, despite changes in ownership.

Period

18th Century

Features & Designations

Features

  • Lake
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  • Fountain
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  • Garden Terrace
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  • Bothy
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  • Shrubbery
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Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Commercial

Period

18th Century

Survival

Extant

Hectares

15.2

Civil Parish

Worleston

References

Contributors

  • E. Bennis and J. Dyke