Kirby Hall

Kirby Hall located near Gretton, Northamptonshire is one of England’s greatest Elizabethan and 17th century houses earlier owned by Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Chancellor to Queen Elizabeth I.

Construction on the building began in 1570 based on the designs in French architectural pattern books and expanded in the classical style over the course of the decades.

The house is now in a semi-ruined state with many parts roof-less although the Great Hall and state rooms remain intact. The gardens with their elaborate ‘cutwork’ design complete with statues and urns have been recently restored.