Nostell Priory is a fine example of an 18th century country house, the house was commissioned in 1733 by Sir Rowland Winn who employed James Paine who worked on the house for nearly 30 years, in 1760 Robert Adam began work to finish the house and its interiors. The house takes its name from the 12th century Augustinian Priory which was handed over to the crown during the reign of Henry VIII and was sold into private hands to be used as a manor house.
Nostell Priory is cared for by the National Trust 
June 2008

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Nostell priory

National Trust shop and plant sales

Entering the Rose Garden

Rose garden

Ornamental pond and statue in front of the Orangery

Foxglove

Canada geese and goslings

A glimpse of the middle lake at the back of the house

The lower lake and Druids Bridge which was rebuilt using the original stones which collapsed into the lake 30 to 40 years ago.

Continuing the walk beside the middle lake leading to the Menagerie Garden

A gothic archway is the entrance to the Menagerie Garden

Reflections in the pond

Gothic style Menagerie designed by Robert Adam

The Lower Lake beside Druids Walk and Pleasure Gardens, with nearly 350 acres of parkland there are many walks to explore.

The Obelisk Lodge seen from the Lower Lake

Walking round the Lower Lake to the bridge