|
 | Warwickshire Photo Gallery | | |
|
Ragley Hall Gardens - Magnificent gardens at the stately home of Ragely hall.
Home to the Marquess and Marchioness of Hertford, this magnificent Palladian House designed by Robert Hooke, houses a superb collection of paintings, china, furniture and wonderful ceilings decorated with Grisaille panels. Set in 400 acres of picturesque parkland landscaped by Lancelot “Capability” Brown, the grounds include an enchanting rose garden, richly planted borders, mature woodland and the Jerwood Sculpture Park. For children there is an exciting woodland adventure playground, 3D maze and an extensive lakeside play and picnic area.
The present interior is almost entirely due to two widely separated generations, in 1750, when Francis Seymour owned Ragley, James Gibbs designed the magnificent Baroque plasterwork of the Great Hall. On completion, Francis filled the Hall with French and English furniture and porcelain and had portraits of himself and his sons painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds. Notable also is the mural, by Graham Rust, in the South Staircase Hall which was completed in 1983.
Photographer - Nicola Martin
Date - Summer 2005
Location - Ragley Hall, Near Alcester |
| | | |
| |
|