ELTON HALL AND GARDENS

A stunning, charming, partially-Mediaeval historic home that has belonged to the Proby family for almost 400 years is located close to Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. The Elton Hall was snuggled inside the magnificent landscape on the border of Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire, lying approximately 8 miles southwest of Peterborough.

Although earlier generations had owned property in Elton since Elizabeth I's reign, the Proby family has owned it since 1660. The place has amazing architecture which is inspired from the 15th and 19th century. The collection and mansion, which includes numerous works by Old Masters and excellent instances of English portraiture, have both been adorned by successive generations.

The visitor comprehensively understands British history and taste from a visit involving the beautifully restored gardens, making it one of the many perfect tourist places in Peterborough. The whole house is decorated with the best painters of the era like Landseer, Millais, Alma Tadema, Reynolds and many more with a beautiful garden in the front.

It is also well known for its book collection as it has 3 libraries and over 10000 books in it. The collection of prayer books by King Henry VIII which is one of the most highlights of the place.

Location: Elton, Nr Peterborough PE8 6SH, United Kingdom

Timing: 2 pm to 5 pm

Entry Fees: £9.00- £15.00

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Highlights

• Proby family has owned the Elton Hall and Gardens since 1660, which has the architecture inspired from the 15th and 19th century.
• Besides its architecture, the place is famous for its collections of books as there are 3 libraries and over 10000 books in it.
• The chapel and century tower, which were built in the era of King Henry VII, displays the aspects of 15th-century architecture.
• The beauty of the house is not limited inside the house which is also decorated with the finest painting but also it has a beautiful garden in the front which will take your breath away.
• The drawing room is enormous, and visitors will observe a striking and majestic space created in 1740 from the mediaeval cathedral.