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Benthall Hall

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A beautiful Elizabethan house with lavishly decorated interiors. There is some dispute over when exactly the house was built - some sources claim 1535, but a more likely date is around 1583, which is much more in line ewith the style of the house. Benthall Hall

Benthall Hall stands high on a hill above Ironbridge Gorge and the famous 18th century Iron Bridge built by Abraham Darby. It is built of ashlar, and stands three stories high including attic chambers, with a large projecting wing and two double-storey bow windows.

The exterior is beautifully Elizabethan in style, but the interior is where Benthall Hall really shines; the carved oak staircase is worth particular mention, as do the plasterwork ceilings and lavish panelling.

The house is surrounded by a restored period garden separated into a plantsman's garden and a kitchen garden area. Near the hall is the parish church dating to the 17th century Restoration period. There are woodland walks in the park surrounding the house.
Broseley, Shropshire, England, TF12 5RX

About Benthall Hall
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: Seasonal opening. On site parking.
Website: Benthall Hall
Email: benthall@nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust
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OS SJ657026
Photo Credit: Carol Walker, licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence.
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Rickyard Cottage - 2.8 miles from Benthall Hall Leighton, Shropshire Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £170

The Byre Cottage - 2.8 miles from Benthall Hall Leighton, Shropshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £180

The Cornhouse - 2.8 miles from Benthall Hall Leighton, Shropshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £195

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The Best Western Valley Hotel - 0.8 miles from Benthall Hall Telford, Shropshire Stay from: £57.00

The Old Rectory - 5 Stars Guest House - 1.4 miles from Benthall Hall Broseley, Shropshire Stay from: £59.00

Coalbrookdale Inn - 1.4 miles from Benthall Hall Telford, Shropshire Stay from: £75.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Swan Ironbridge - 0.9 miles from Benthall Hall Telford, Shropshire From: £70.00

The White Hart Ironbridge - 1 miles from Benthall Hall Ironbridge, Shropshire From: £39.00

The Swan Ironbridge - 1 miles from Benthall Hall Ironbridge, Shropshire From: £52.00

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Ironbridge
Tourist Information Centre
Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
Coalbrookdale
Telford
Shropshire
England
TF8 7DQ
Tel: 01952 884 391
Fax: 01952 884 391
Email: tic@ironbridge.org.uk
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