Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Dovenby Hall
Dovenby Hall is a country house in 115 acres (47 ha) of land at Dovenby, about 2 miles (3.2 km) north-west of Cockermouth, Cumbria, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dovenby Hall is a country house in 115 acres (47 ha) of land at Dovenby, about 2 miles (3.2 km) north-west of Cockermouth, Cumbria, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
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Dovenby Hall is a country house in 115 acres (47 ha) of land at Dovenby, about 2 miles (3.2 km) north-west of Cockermouth, Cumbria, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
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Background
History
The oldest part of the estate is a 13th-century peel tower. it was remodelled for the Ballentine-Dykes family in the early 19th century. The property passed down to Frecheville Hubert Ballantine-Dykes, an Army officer and High Sheriff for 1923–24. A family member was Chairman of the Maryport and Carlisle Railway in the 1840s. A private station named was provided for the family's use. It closed and the line was lifted in 1935. The house was acquired by the local authorities from Colonel Ballantine-Dykes for use as a mental hospital in 1930. Following the closure of the hospital, it was bought by Malcolm Wilson, a former rally driver, in January 1998 and, after a major refurbishment, then…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6856, -3.4056
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Bridekirk
- Postcode
- CA13 0PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikipedia: Dovenby Hall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dovenby Hall?
- Dovenby Hall is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 0PN), in the parish of Bridekirk.
- What is Dovenby Hall?
- Dovenby Hall is a country house in 115 acres (47 ha) of land at Dovenby, about 2 miles (3.2 km) north-west of Cockermouth, Cumbria, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
- How do I get to Dovenby Hall?
- Drivers can use postcode CA13 0PN.
- Does Dovenby Hall charge admission?
- Dovenby Hall typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dovenby Hall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 0PN. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.