Newby Hall & Gardens
My family has lived here since 1748 when Newby was bought for my ancestor, William Weddell (1736 – 1792) through a legacy from his great-uncle Thomas Weddell of Earswick. Thomas Weddell was one of thousands who made money through investments withdrawn before the South Sea Bubble burst in 1720 and through his well paid, salaried position as Paymaster to the Navy. It is known that the South Sea Company had significant financial involvement with the slave trade. It is not known to what extent this contributed to Thomas Weddell’s wealth but we do know that what was acceptable in the 1700s is abhorrent now.
Newby is a modern and inclusive business and we have supported the BAME community hosting 3 resident Zimbabwean stone carvers each year enjoyed by many hundreds of thousands of visitors over the last 15 years. Another recent example is, in conjunction with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, developing an outreach programme within the Asian communities of Bradford. There is lots more we can do and post Covid we look forward to renewing our links. The past is something we cannot change. We need to recognise it, take serious note and learn. Georgian house & gardens on 25 acres, with a shop, exhibits & a seasonal kids’ adventure playground.
Create wonderful memories with friends and family at Newby Hall.
A perfect place to meet up with friends or have some quality family time; discover, relax and smile all in the stunning setting of Newby Hall award winning gardens. A day with us is a rare thing… truly a day that the whole family will enjoy and remember.
The House
One of Britain’s finest Adam Houses Newby Hall, the family home of Mr & Mrs Richard Compton, is one of England’s renowned Adam houses and an exceptional example of 18th century interior decoration. Built in the 1690s by Sir Christopher Wren the house was later enlarged and adapted by John Carr and subsequently Robert Adam. The House is now open to visitors by booking a guided tour, the hour long house tours take you around the ground floor and second floor rooms. Our knowledgeable guides welcome any questions about the house and its history.
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