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| Highlights |  | Events
Craft and country fairs, open-air theatre and jazz and other musical spectaculars. Children's events every Thurs in Aug. Licensed for civil weddings. Cabinets and commodes open Sats & Suns in Sept. Every weekday: 'Object of desire'. Family croquet, giant chess set. Send sae for details |  | Guided tours
Including free introductory talks in house. Occasional conservation tours (booking required). Behind-the-scenes tours (booking required) |  | Country walks
Walks from the front of the house, 10:30 Thurs & Fri |
About this property
Nostell Priory was built by James Paine on the site of a medieval priory for Sir Rowland Winn, 4th Baronet, in 1733. Later Robert Adam was commissioned to complete the state rooms, which are among the finest examples of his interiors. The Priory houses England's best documented collections of Chippendale furniture, designed especially for the house by the great cabinetmaker. Other treasures include an outstanding art collection, with works by Pieter Brueghel the Younger and Angelica Kauffmann, the remarkable 18th-century doll's-house (with its original fittings and Chippendale-style furniture), one of the finest libraries in the National Trust's portfolio and the John Harrison long-case clock with its extremely rare movement made of wood. In the grounds are wonderful lakeside walks with a stunning collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and a delightful magnolia avenue in spring. More than 121 hectares (300 acres) of parkland are open to the public.
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