This is Elvaston Castle and its gardens , the castle itself is Gothic revival and is a fabulous backdrop to a relaxed afternoon . Yet this magnificent building is on the buildings at risk register , it would be a fabulous wedding venue , there's a cafe there and a gift shop here . There's so much that needs doing it is in the hands of the local authority who don't really have the money for its up keep , the car park is pay and display and you can't go round the house . But oh the solid state beauty of the place that is crying out to be saved ...
Wow what a stunning place to go and visit, I always wonder what it might be like to live in these places x
ReplyDeleteWe went round the walled garden a couple of years ago. It's such a sad state of affairs. I'm surprised it hasn't been handed over to the National Trust or English Heritage.
ReplyDeleteI adore old houses, it seems to sad that it is at risk of going. Mich x
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