Nostell Priory & Parkland

History

Built on the site of a medieval priory, Nostell has been the home of the Winn family for 300 years. Commissioned by Sir Rowland Winn in 1733, James Paine built the house. Later additions by Robert Adam created exceptional interiors.

Visitors can explore 300 acres of parkland with a range of walks and views. Gardens include lakeside walks, a newly planted orchard and an adventure playground.

Sir Rowland Winn inherited Nostell in 1722 at the age of 16. After his Grand Tour he returned to Nostell in 1727 and, inspired by the things he had seen on his travels, commissioned plans for an ambitious new house from the local gentleman architect Colonel James Moyser.

The House was designed in the fashionable Palladian style, intended to be a symbol of Rowland’s wealth and fashionable taste. In 1736 Rowland employed the young James Paine to bring Moyser’s plans to life. Paine made considerable changes to Moyser’s original plans and continued to work for the 4th Baronet on and off for the next 30 years.