Rokeby Park is a short distance from Barnard Castle in County Durham. The house was designed and built by amateur architect, Sir Thomas Robinson, between 1725 and 1730. An important early example of the neo-Palladian style, the house contains a rare 18th century print room, period furniture and paintings, and a unique collection of needlework pictures by Anne Morritt (1726-1797). The river Greta, inspiration for Sir Walter Scott's epic poem, Rokeby, runs along the east side of the park, a short walk from the house, and the River Tees to the north. Open Mondays and Tuesdays in June, July and August, 2-5pm (last admissions at 4.30pm).
What a gem of a country house, fabulous rooms with excellent guides giving you great information plus they are very friendly and helpful. Nice carpark with a toilet and an easy walk to the house. Lovely grounds and a great walk down to the river with fabulous scenery. Entrance fees are good as well and it is a house that makes you feel comfortable.
Been many many times love ROKEBY PARK, it's so friendly inside with happy staff. It means alot when we travel from Leeds.
Lovely house. Owner occupied, so has a homely feel to it. Guides are very knowledgeable.
Beautiful house with ornate decorations and furnishings set in attractive grounds. Would recommend.
An interesting house and we'll I for.ed tour guides
Stunning 17th century architectural masterpiece with painting's & sculpture galore. Impeccably maintained and in the same family for centuries -- the original home of the voluptuous Rokeby Venus now in London's National Gallery. A private home only open Monday & Tuesdays 2-4:30 pm. from first week in June to first week September. Roman ruins & garden to Dairy Bridge & Meeting of the Waters of Turner fame. Historic pub nearby where you sleep and dine well. Minutes to public footpaths along the Tees & minutes from English Heritage site of King Richard's Barnard Castle.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Public toilet
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What a gem of a country house, fabulous rooms with excellent guides giving you great information plus they are very friendly and helpful. Nice carpark with a toilet and an easy walk to the house. Lovely grounds and a great walk down to the river with fabulous scenery. Entrance fees are good as well and it is a house that makes you feel comfortable.
Been many many times love ROKEBY PARK, it's so friendly inside with happy staff. It means alot when we travel from Leeds.
Lovely house. Owner occupied, so has a homely feel to it. Guides are very knowledgeable.
Beautiful house with ornate decorations and furnishings set in attractive grounds. Would recommend.
An interesting house and we'll I for.ed tour guides
Stunning 17th century architectural masterpiece with painting's & sculpture galore. Impeccably maintained and in the same family for centuries -- the original home of the voluptuous Rokeby Venus now in London's National Gallery. A private home only open Monday & Tuesdays 2-4:30 pm. from first week in June to first week September. Roman ruins & garden to Dairy Bridge & Meeting of the Waters of Turner fame. Historic pub nearby where you sleep and dine well. Minutes to public footpaths along the Tees & minutes from English Heritage site of King Richard's Barnard Castle.
