Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. There is a queen night set for september and well be booking that. Lynford hall do regular themed or tribute nights regularly throughout the year. Keeping memories alive and celebrating lynfords varied and sometimes colourful history, we have named our feature rooms after. Designs for alterations and additions to lynford hall, mundford, norfolk, for sir richard sutton. The history of lynford hall hotel today lynford hall is an elegant hotel with 38 beautifully appointed bedrooms and versatile and tastefully decorated function rooms nestling in 28 acres of formal gardens with a lake and surrounded by acres of rich forest close to the village of mundford. Our beautifully appointed banqueting room can accommodate up to 500 people and we have a suite of other rooms for smaller gatherings or breakout rooms. The hall itself has a rich history dating back from 1851 and houses 4 different sized function rooms which can lend themselves to either wedding reception, party or business meeting.
Past discoveries is a genealogical and family history research company offering a friendly and efficient service to those who wish to find out more about their family history. Our printing service continues to operate as usual, with framed and unframed prints available for delivery in normal timescales. The rooms feature flatscreen tvs, desks, hairdryers, tea and coffee making facilities, irons and ironing boards, complimentary toiletries and free wifi. Montagu of lynford hall commissioned sir ninian comper to complete the front pews of the nave, the pulpit, reading desk, organ loft and case, reredos, chancel stalls and ceiling. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for lynford arboretum on your website. Mundford enjoys a very rural position at the centre of the brecklands region and within the boundaries of the thetford chase forest. Lynford hall hotel mundford wedding venues britains finest. She is most famous for bankrolling the vast our lady and the english martyrs in central cambridge, which many tourists mistake for a cathedral, but our lady and st stephen was her private chapel. Lynford hall hotel is a spectacular mansion with a beautiful location in the heart of. The first hall at lynford was built in c 1500 but this was functioning mainly as a large farmhouse when, in 1717, james nelthorpe purchased the property from sir.
Lynford hall, norfolk is a popular venue for weddings, dinners, conferences, lunches and socialbusiness events. The secrets of lord lynford the cornish dukes historical. Lynford arboretum and lakes, formerly part of lynford hall estate, is now owned by the forestry commission. The hall also has an interesting history including servings as a ww2 hospital. In about 1717 james nelthorpe acquired the lynford estate from sir charles turner. Lynford hall has a rich history dating back over 160 years and has passed through many owners and uses. Keeping memories alive and celebrating lynfords varied and sometimes colourful history, we have named our. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Oct 25, 2015 one particular young man, alistair, who was our server at a couple of our meals went above and beyond his normal duties by taking the time to provide us with a lot of the history of lynford hall and even took the time after he was off duty to serve as a tour guide around the grounds so my wife could get some photos of some of the out of the way.
Attached to the west end is a new late c20 singlestorey ballroom extension. During its rich history thousands of people will have attended all kinds of events from balls, banquets, weddings and social functions. Lynford hall also has 38 bedrooms, should the wedding guests require accommodation, and will receive a discounted room rate when booked direct with the hotel. Sorry to hear that you didnt manage to find the church in the woods it really is well hidden but worth a visit next time.
The old hall, lynford nher 58 was built in 1500 and a second hall was built on the site between 1717 and 1720. Lynford hall photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The living is a discharged vicarage in the diocese of norwich. Hainford hall is a grade ii listed building in hainford, norfolk, england. Allo allo cast to reunite for blue plaque unveiling in.
He built a new house with pleasant gardens, plantations and water features a little distance from the old hall which became the farmhouse. Jun 25, 2017 i am really pleased that you enjoyed your time with us, the history of lynford hall really is fascinating. Lynford hall has 38 guest bedrooms, these range from our coach house rooms to our mansion suites on the first floor of the main house. History of mundford about mundford now a parish of approximately 2000 acres with 670 homes and population of around 1600, located almost at the midpoint between kings lynn, bury st edmunds and norwich. Jul 10, 2015 the wedding breakfast was delicious it was difficult to decide on a final menu with lots of varied options. Principal building lynford hall listed grade ii is a large, twostorey, jacobeanstyle mansion built of red brick with ashlar dressings under a slate roof. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. Jun 09, 2019 the surviving cast of allo allo will reunite to unveil a blue plaque at lynford hall in northfolk, the country house which stood in for cafe rene.
The hall is a splendid mansion, in the tudor style. Several of these nher 5090 and 31242 were created in the 19th century by nathan lucas of lynford hall. History of lynford, in breckland and norfolk map and. About lynford hall guests staying at lynford hall hotel, munford, norfolk, can enjoy afternoon tea on the hotels patio or take a leisurely walk across the extensive private gardens. The hall itself has a rich history dating back from 1851 and houses 4 different sized function rooms which can lend themselves to either wedding reception, party or. We strive to offer a high standard of comfort and service to guests whether it is for business, leisure or a special event. Media in category lynford hall the following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total. This is just an old stately home, now used as a hotel and for weddings and things. Lynford hall only host one wedding a day, to ensure you have a dedicated team and are the only bride and groom at the venue that day. The hall itself has a rich history dating back from 1851 and houses 4 different. Parishsummarylynfordparishsummary norfolk heritage. Lynford hall, set in the heart of the east, is one of the regions prestigious business venues. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of lynford hall. Hainford hall, hainford, norfolk history in structure.
Lynford weeting old maps of lynford hall historic maps of lynford hall and the local area. Family history lynford hall hotel trace your ancestors. Prices are calculated as of 16032020 based on a checkin date of 29032020. The interiors of lynford hall dont quite live up to the impressiveness of the exterior, which is largely to blame on its checkered past many of the original features were demolished. As heir to a duke, lord lynford might be expected to marry an aristocratic heiress. Books about lynford hall area browse 29 photo books on lynford hall and the surrounding area. Its still the same today, lynford hall is a popular venue for weddings, dinners, lunches and any social events throughout the year. The earliest parts of the church were built in 1220. The first hall at lynford was built in c 1500 but this was functioning mainly as a large farmhouse when, in 1717, james nelthorpe purchased the property from sir charles turner and built a new house a short distance from the old hall, retaining the original building as lynford farm. This house was demolished in 1863 after lynford hall nher 5150 had been built to replace it. Lynford lynford hall norfolk in the grounds of lynford house there is a double rowed set of giant redwoods called sequoia avenue. Visit lynford arboretum on your trip to mundford or united. Lynford hall is norfolks hidden gem, surrounded by thetford forest the hall has been a place of entertainment and hospitality for over 160 years.
Lynford hall hotel mundford hotels britains finest. Jun 05, 2017 i am really pleased that you enjoyed your time with us, the history of lynford hall really is fascinating. She lived at lynford hall, and, as pevsner puts it, tired of travelling into thetford for mass. Lynford hall still has strong links with the past but offers all the modern facilities needed by. We are arranging guided tours of the hall as part of the nationwide heritage open day, details are on our website. The hotel is located in mundford, about 7 miles from thetford and the american airbase in lakenheath. We offer a comprehensive range of av and audio equipment and can cater for 3 500 for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Lynford hall hotel is a spectacular mansion with a beautiful location in the heart of thetford forest in. Lynford professional family history, family trees, genealogy, house and ancestry research service by professional genealogist uk and local history research. Lynford hall is a grade ii listed building in lynford, norfolk, england. A stunning 19th century hall boasting huge amounts of both history and atmosphere the romantic spot for a wedding occasion. This magnificent set of trees were planted in the 1800s and were originally laid out alternately with pink flowering chestnuts. Dedicated to preserving and fostering the tradition of british comedy, the british comedy society will unveil the plaque on the site on september 7 ahead of the 35th anniversary of the pilot. Everything you need to book a flight near lynford, check a flight arrival, park your car or get a great deal.
Certainly not a widow who is not only older and has a young daughter, but, more to the point, is herself the daughter of a mine owner and runs her own mines. Lynford arboretum ordnance survey map view and print off detailed os map lynford arboretum open street map view and print off detailed map. I loved here because it wasnt pruned to perfection. The national trust owned oxburgh hall is also nearby. Designs for alterations and additions to lynford hall. Lynford hall, which is actually closer to mundford, was rebuilt in the 19th century by stephens lynestephens who was known as the richest commoner in england. Oct 09, 2017 it is also set within some stunning woods. The large estate has some fine trails taking you through peaceful woodland and delightful formall gardens.
In about 1717 james nelthorpe acquired the lynford estate from sir. What type of room can i book at lynford hall hotel. Also for business the hotel is well equipped to host conferences. The main entrance is on the north front which has an asymmetrical facade and an elaborate open porch with doric columns. For guests wishing to stay overnight parts of the hall and areas around the courtyards have been converted into extremely well appointed bedrooms. Lynford hall hotel is a spectacular mansion with a beautiful location in the heart of thetford forest in norfolk, among lakes, parkland and thousands of acres of forest.
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