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Witley is a village in the civil parish of Witley and Milford in the Waverley district in Surrey, England centred 2.6 miles (4 km) south west of the town of Godalming and 6.6 miles (11 km) southwest of Guildford.
Discover the secrets and stories of a lost world at this magnificent country house. Built in the 17th century and remodelled in Victorian times, disaster struck in 1937 when a fire ripped through the Italianate building.
- Worcester Road, Great Witley, WR6 6JT, Worcestershire
- 01299 896636
- Witley Court and Gardens History
- Witley Court and Gardens Today
- Getting to Witley Court and Gardens
Thomas Foley bought the Witley estate in 1655, Witley Court was a substantial Jacobean mansion, which had developed in turn from a medieval manor house. The Foley family’s fortune began in the iron industry yet over the years the family’s activities became more closely associated with the landed aristocracy and politicians. The 1st Baron Foley enla...
Today visitors can behold the remains of the impressive architecture and see the charred timbers from the disastrous fire as well as enjoying the beautiful gardens. Parts of the garden have been restored by English Heritage to give an idea of their Victorian glory. At the centre of the south parterre, the Perseus and Andromeda fountain, one of the ...
Witley Court is 10 miles North West of Worcester on the A443. The nearest train station is Droitwich Spa and there are several bus routes that pass nearby.
Walk up the sweeping driveway to the spectacular ruins of Witley Court and imagine a bygone era of decadent house parties, balls and concerts. In the 1890s fashionable society flocked to Witley Court, including one frequent royal visitor, the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII.
Once one of the great country houses of England, in the Victorian period Witley Court was famous for its opulence and extravagant parties. After a devastating fire in 1937, it became one of the country’s most spectacular ruins.
Amazing English heritage site, rich is history. Beautiful gardens. Children play area well equipped to keep kids occupied for a couple hours. Highly recommend getting the English heritage membership and it allows you access to all of sites.
The vast shell of Witley Court was once one of the great country houses of England. After a devastating fire in 1937, however, it became one of the country’s most spectacular ruins....
