Hall

The Hall

Architecturally, Lamport Hall is of Grade I importance. During the time of the Commonwealth, the Hall was developed from a Tudor Manor and is now best known for its classical frontage. This was started by John Webb in 1655 and completed in the eighteenth century, to the design of Francis Smith of Warwick.

The Hall contains a wealth of outstanding furniture, books and paintings collected by the Isham family. Most were bought during the third Baronet’s Grand Tour of Europe, in the 1670s. They include portraits by Van Dyck, Kneller, Lely and others.

The fine rooms include:

	The High Room of 1655, with a magnificent plasterwork ceiling, by William Smith.
	The 18th Century Library, with ancient tomes from the 16th Century.
	The early 19th Century Cabinet Room, containing rare Neopolitan cabinets with mythological paintings on glass.

The first floor has undergone lengthy restoration, allowing further paintings and furniture to be displayed. This also houses a photographic record of Sir Gyles Isham, a Hollywood actor, who initiated the restoration.

The Isham family lived at Lamport for over 400 years, until Sir Gyles Isham, the 12th Baronet, died in 1976. In his will he bequeathed the Hall, with its contents and Estate, to the Trust.

The Lamport Hall Preservation Trust is a charitable organisation, established for the public benefit and controlled by a governing body of Trustees.

Hall and Garden Opening Times

Guided tours of the Hall every Wednesday and Thursday from 4th April to 10th October.  The house opens at 2.00pm for guided tours at 2.15 and 3.00pm.

Non Guided tours of the house, the house opens at 2.00pm and last admission is 4.00pm on the following dates:

• April 4/5
• May 2/3/29/30/31
• August 29/30
• October 9/10

Private guided tours of the Hall at other times by arrangement.

Gardens only between 2.00pm - 5.00pm on any day that the Hall is open to the general public.

Admission for the Hall and Gardens 

Adult £7.50, Senior Citizen £7.00, Children (11-18) £2.50

Admission for Gardens only

Adult £4.00, Senior Citizen £3.50, Children (11-18) £2.00

Refreshments

Teas are served in the Victorian Dining Room during opening hours for ticket holders only.

Disabled Access

Is available to the ground floor of the house via the garden door.  Please notify a member of staff on arrival if you wish this access to be opened.  A disabled toilet is available in the lavatory block at the front of the Hall.

Agricultural Museum

The Hannington Vintage Tractor Club operates a working museum on fair days and static exhibitions on other times.  This is FREE of charge.