A Sense of History

The crown granted tenancy of the Wynyard Estate in 1230 and it has been in use ever since. It wasn’t until the tenure of the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry that the Hall became the talk of Europe. Lady Frances Anne established herself as the most glamorous hostess in England. Indeed, it inspired Disraeli to remark “I never left London with such a sense of relief and such anticipation of happiness”.

With typical flamboyance and style the Londonderrys entertained royalty, prime ministers, foreign dignitaries, generals, scholars, writers and artists. With a guest list including Charles Dickens, Disraeli, Sir Robert Peel, Churchill, King Edward VII, Elizabeth II and ‘regular’ the Duke of Wellington.

Now you have the opportunity to join this illustrious list by holding your private gathering, event, conference or wedding at Wynyard Hall.