History

Image of Clumber House before it was demolished in 1938 © National Trust Images

Image of Clumber House before it was demolished in 1938

© National Trust Images

Follow in the footsteps of Dukes

The Dukes of Newcastle

Aerial view of Clumber Park when the house was in existence

Clumber Park has been home to the Dukes of Newcastle for over three centuries. Take a look at how the Dukes shaped Clumber over the years.

Did you know?

  • The Serpentine Lake took 15 years to build
  • Clumber was once a sporting estate in the 18th Century
  • The house was largely destroyed by fire in 1879 and rebuilt
  • The 7th Duke, who was crippled as an infant, built the chapel
  • The house was demolished in 1938
  • National Trust purchased the Park with the aid of donations in 1946

Gardens

Visit Clumber's Walled Kitchen Garden and discover sights of the past

When Clumber was still the seat of the Dukes of Newcastle, there were upwards of 30 gardeners employed on the Estate. Find out more about more about the Gardens at Clumber Park today.