Thrumpton Hall
A magnificent Jacobean house with a rich history and two acres of glorious landscaped gardens.
Nottingham, NG11 0AX
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Easily accessible without car
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Much of Thrumpton’s glory lies in its spectacular two acres of landscaped gardens. The Elizabeth knot garden is hidden away behind a spectacular wall of sculpted yews and shaded by a magnolia grandiflora. The front of the house leads out into a formal rose garden, bordered by peonies, lilies and delphiniums. Long vistas of lawn lead out towards a ha-ha. (No lakeside walks).
Invitation to View tours
Visit this spectacular manor house with close links to the Babington Plot (and a secret staircase with priest’s hole). Thrumpton acquired a grand saloon and spectacular carved staircase during the seventeenth century. In 1820-30, it was enlarged and beautified by Italianate features, including a lake and bell tower. It sits in complete seclusion in a 300-acre landscaped park with ancient trees, unaltered during the 100-year residence of the poet Byron’s family. Lord Byron’s daughter Ada often visited.
Miranda Seymour, novelist and biographer, who leads the tours, now lives here and it remains a family home to this day. Visitors on private tours will receive a free signed house guide.
Tours that are scheduled will be listed below. If none are scheduled yet, please check back later, or find other tours you might enjoy on our tours listing page here.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Thrumpton Hall, located in Nottinghamshire, offers a variety of tours and events throughout the year. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times and conditions for visiting:
National Garden Scheme Event
Date: Sunday, 15th June 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Details: The award-winning gardens, including the Byron Oak and Rose Garden, will be open to visitors. Admission is £6 per visitor. Please note that there is no lakeside access. Free parking is available. Tea and home-made cakes will be served on the lakeside terrace, with proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer. House visits are available for £10 per person, featuring two owner-led tours showcasing Byron memorabilia and England's most famous carved staircase and priesthole.
General Tours of Thrumpton Hall
Availability: Tours are available by appointment throughout the year, typically on Fridays and Mondays.
Details: Tours are led by the owner, Miranda Seymour, and include refreshments, an informal chat in the library, and a guided walk through the hall, including the secret staircase, priest's hole, and the double-cube saloon. Group tours require a minimum of 20 people and cost £25 per person. Tours last approximately one hour and include free parking and garden access (excluding the lakeside).
Historic Houses Members
Access: Free access to the gardens (excluding the lakeside) is available for Historic Houses members every Wednesday from 1st March to 31st October, between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. An honesty box contribution of £5 is appreciated.
Christmas Events
Dates: Mid-November to late January
Details: Exclusive Christmas parties are available, featuring traditional decorations, seasonal menus, and entertainment options. Packages start at £49 per person, with options for small groups (35+) and corporate events (up to 200 guests).
For further details or to book a visit, contact Thrumpton Hall directly via email at [email protected] or through the provided phone numbers.
Only Historic Houses members may visit the gardens, for which there is no charge.
Adults – £10
Under 12s – free
The house is not open to day visitors and cannot be visited for free by Historic Houses members.
Invitation to View house tours that are scheduled will be listed below. If none are scheduled yet, please check back later, or find other tours you might enjoy on our tours listing page here.
Open by appointment throughout the year.
Groups of twenty or more are welcome to book for tours between 10.30am-6pm.
A set fee is charged for any number between one and ten people.
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Thrumpton Hall, Nottinghamshire
Thrumpton Hall, Nottinghamshire
Thrumpton Hall, Nottinghamshire
Thrumpton Hall, Nottinghamshire
Thrumpton Hall, Nottinghamshire
Thrumpton Hall, Nottinghamshire
Thrumpton Hall, Nottinghamshire
Getting here
Nottingham, NG11 0AX
Situated on the A453 just 4 miles from J24 of the M1 motorway and only a few miles from Nottingham city centre.
Leave M1 at junction 24. Follow A453 towards Nottingham. Turn left to Thrumpton after 1.5 miles and drive through the village. Turn left into the park at entrance opposite the church below the small hill.
Welcomed to the house by Miranda Seymour with coffee and biscuits. A most interesting tour followed in which we learned about the connection with Lord Byron and enjoyed visiting all the state rooms.
Fascinating and in-depth tour of a lovely old house that feels both lived in and rich in an amazing history.
Well worth a visit. I'd love to come back and see it all over again. The history is astonishing; so is the carved grand staircase!
