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Witley Court was one of the most palatial private
houses in Europe, transformed by the Dudleys who had been in the forefront of the
Industrial Revolution between 1837 and 1920, when they had to sell the Court and estate.
The vast Italianate mansion had been visited by many crowned heads and became a byword for
luxury and elegance. Immense stone fountains once sent water 120 feet into the air.
 | A fire in 1937 severely damaged the Court, and
following this it was neglected and fell into ruin. |
| A local group began a campaign in 1967 to save the
Church, and the Department of the Environment took over guardianship of the Court and
grounds. |
| Because of our history we are inextricably linked to
Witley Court and we usually cooperate well together; our visitors tend to go next door and
vice versa. English Heritage have supported us in the past with grants for the
original restoration of our building and we are extremely grateful to them. |
| English Heritage now
manage the Court and grounds, but not the Church, which remains independent as the Parish
Church for Great Witley and Little Witley. |
| Witley Court and the grounds are open to the public.
|
| For opening times, admission prices and details of
events at Witley Court, please contact the English Heritage custodian directly on 01299 896636. |