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National Trust - Nostell

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Arquitectura histórica en Inglaterra

National Trust - Nostell, a menudo simplemente conocido como Nostell Priory, es una impresionante propiedad cerca de Wakefield en Inglaterra que cautiva a los visitantes con su combinación de arquitectura histórica, decoración interior artística y extensos jardines. Esta mansión del siglo XVIII, administrada por National Trust, es un destacado ejemplo de arquitectura georgiana y ofrece una profunda visión de la vida de la alta sociedad inglesa de tiempos pasados. Originalmente construido como residencia familiar de los Winn, Nostell Priory refleja la riqueza y el gusto de esta influyente familia y es hoy en día un destino popular tanto para los amantes de la historia como para los amantes de la naturaleza.

Arquitectura georgiana y diseño interior

La propia mansión es una joya arquitectónica, diseñada por James Paine y posteriormente refinada con interiores de Robert Adam, dos de los arquitectos más importantes de su época. La fachada de piedra arenisca amarilla claro irradia elegancia y simetría, mientras que los interiores impresionan con elaboradas molduras, techos artísticos y detalles clásicos. Es especialmente notable la colección de muebles fabricados por Thomas Chippendale específicamente para Nostell. El famoso diseñador de muebles, nacido cerca de allí, ha dejado algunas de sus mejores obras aquí, incluyendo armarios, sillas y mesas ricamente decoradas que todavía se conservan y representan un punto culminante del arte de la carpintería británica. Habitaciones como la biblioteca, el comedor y el salón están magníficamente decoradas y evocan una sensación de lujo y refinamiento que transporta a los visitantes a la época del siglo XVIII.

Armonía entre naturaleza y arquitectura

El parque circundante es igualmente impresionante y fue parcialmente diseñado por Capability Brown, uno de los paisajistas más influyentes de Inglaterra. Los extensos céspedes incluyen suaves colinas, árboles antiguos y varios lagos que crean una atmósfera romántica y apacible. Senderos atraviesan el parque y ofrecen vistas a la mansión y a áreas de jardín ocultas como el huerto o el jardín de rosas, que se mantienen con esmero. El lago Obelisco, un punto central en el parque, invita a relajarse y es un lugar popular para la observación de la naturaleza, ya que el terreno alberga una variedad de aves y otros animales salvajes. El parque no solo es un lugar de belleza, sino también un testimonio de la idea moderna de la época de fusionar de forma armoniosa la naturaleza y la arquitectura.

Eventos estacionales en Nostell Priory

Además de la mansión y el parque, hay más aspectos destacados en la propiedad. Los establos y edificios anexos muestran cómo se gestionaba la finca en el pasado y ofrecen un emocionante contraste con la vida de lujo en la casa principal. Una pequeña iglesia, la Capilla de San Miguel, añade una dimensión espiritual al lugar y es un hermoso ejemplo de arquitectura medieval que está vinculada con la historia posterior de la finca. Para las familias, hay áreas de aventura y parques infantiles que invitan a los niños a explorar activamente el entorno, mientras que los adultos pueden disfrutar de la tranquilidad o de los detalles históricos.

Parque con árboles antiguos

Un café en el lugar ofrece una selección de comidas y bebidas, a menudo con ingredientes de la región o directamente del huerto de la finca. Esto hace que una pausa sea especialmente agradable y conecta a los visitantes con la cultura local. Nostell Priory también es conocido por sus eventos estacionales, como festivales de Pascua o Navidad, que animan la finca con vida adicional y la convierten en un lugar que ofrece algo en cada temporada.

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Dirección
Doncaster Road
Nostell, Wragby
WF4 1QE Wakefield

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Horarios

Domingo11:00 - 16:00
Lunes11:00 - 16:00
Martes11:00 - 16:00
Miércoles11:00 - 16:00
Jueves11:00 - 16:00
Viernes11:00 - 16:00
Sábado11:00 - 16:00

Reseñas

5288 Reseñas

S Springthorpe
09.03.2025

Lovely place to visit. Have an enclosed space where dogs can roam free. Large grounds so even when busy the dogs have space to roam. Lovely trails and wood area perfect for children. Has toilets, cafe and sells books. Perfect for a Sunday walk. Only downside is parking is £5 but that's for non members
Wendy Grimson
08.03.2025

This house is interesting and does give you a feel of how it evolved over time. There are 2 floors open to the public showcasing some chippendale furniture and some ornate ceilings. The staff were all very nice and some did try to involve the children [ 2yrs and 6 yrs]. However I wouldn't particularly recommend for young children as there wasn't much for them in the house. The children enjoyed the gardens and the play area and these were both great. There are benches and a picnic area in the grounds and there is also a shop and cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. A nice touch was the back packs and small toys for children to borrow whilst at Nostell e.g bug viewers, feely toys and fidget toys.
Tony Betts
30.12.2016

Lovely walks, excellent café
Philip Clay
02.03.2025

Only visited the gardens this time. Weather made it!
Andy Kennedy
06.03.2025

Very nice house and gardens
Keir Storey
06.03.2025

Beautiful NT property, fantastic grounds and garden. Great for dogs and kids alike. The usual NT facilities of cafe, shop, book store and WC facilities.
Amy
05.03.2025

Beautiful grounds. The spring bulbs had started to flower so there were some beautiful floral woodland displays. The playground was excellent. Spread out which was great and the kids (and adults) loved it haha! The food from the cafe was amazing too. Nice little gift shop and plants also available to purchase. There were some secondhand book sales as well when we visited. Definitely will be returning in summer to see the rose garden in bloom.
Diane Kerr
04.03.2025

Excellent day out
Brian Walters
03.03.2025

Not a lot here to see or do once you've seen the house, but the staff, as usual with NT are so helpful and friendly and caring. Food in restaurant slightly above average.
Hash Mass
03.03.2025

Lovely place, although it being sunny might have helped. It would have got five stars, but the WCs are half a kilometre from the car park.
Алла Богородицкая
02.03.2025

An impressive 18th-century mansion with richly decorated interiors, furniture designed by Thomas Chippendale and works of art.
Glen Wilson
01.03.2025

A great place to take a walk on a cool, crisp morning where the first signs of spring are visible with snowdrops pushing through the undergrowth in the woods surrounding the main house.
Joseph Murray
27.02.2025

Brilliant grounds absolutely stunning. Queue out the door of cafe took nearly 40 minutes to be served but otherwise amazing.
paula wheelhouse
26.02.2025

First time visit ,using our national trust membership..Great for the dog,plenty of wide open spaces. Welcoming staff,bit of a queue at the food outlet but no big deal..was lovely to sit outside in the courtyard.
Natasha Lindop
26.02.2025

Lovely area. Always well maintained. Good space for kids to stretch their legs.
Hannah Rapley
25.02.2025

Great NT site Area is extensive with beautiful house, gardens, lake and parkland, and all you'd expect from NT properties e.g. cafe and shop. Car park is chargeable for non members and walk is 500m to the house and facilities. I think they have parking for people with disabilities nearer and I also saw a shuttle bus but didn't use it Kitchen garden was off limits due to the condition of the grass which was disappointing as this is always a highlight for me. Volunteers in the house were really knowledgeable and welcoming and I plan to return when I have more time, summer time would also be great when roses are in bloom
Catherine Jenkin
23.02.2025

Lovely walks, good parking, and fun for everyone
Rajna
22.02.2025

A fantastic place to visit. Lots of outdoor space for kids. Lovely gardens and house. A bike trail although short but great for kids. Visited in half term fab crafts for kids - well organised and lovely staff.
carl greensith
21.02.2025

Alwsys check the website, and even then you can be fooled as its not regularly updated it seems. The slightest hint of wind, even if its only mentioned on the forcast, and the gates will be closed and the staff will hide. Im sure its for our own safety of ccourse, in their minds, as most adults cant judge a hazardous situation obviously. Cant see me renewing the membership next year.
David Harland
21.02.2025

Lovely place to go for a walk. Café is a bit expensive.
catherine keohane
20.02.2025

Lovely experience I wish the lighting in the house was brighter but understood why this couldn't be! Also more guides in the house would have been good. Also a map of the total area would have been good 👍

 

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