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About this place
Chillington Hall in Codsall Wood is the Georgian seat of the Giffard family in Staffordshire, close to Brewood and a few miles north-west of Wolverhampton. It remains a private home that welcomes visitors only on selected days each season. Around it lies a landscaped park laid out by Lancelot "Capability" Brown.
What is Chillington Hall?
The house is listed Grade I, England's highest heritage category, since 1953. The Giffards have lived here for centuries. For a visitor, that means a family home still in use rather than a museum arranged for the public.
What will you see in the house and park?
The building took shape in two main phases. The south front was designed by Francis Smith of Warwick and dates from 1724. The east front, from about 1786 to 1789, is the work of Sir John Soane, one of Britain's best-known architects of the era. Two stages of Georgian taste sit side by side in a single building.
The park and lake date from the 1760s and follow Capability Brown's plan. Gentle slopes, tree clumps and open water create the views typical of his approach. After a tour you can stroll through the gardens or down to the lake.
When can you visit?
The hall is not open daily. The estate runs short blocks of summer open days, for instance across late June and early July, plus special events. Interiors are seen on guided tours only, in groups of around 20. Tours start at 12:00, 13:30 and 15:00. Grounds-only tickets have also been offered. Last season prices started at £15 for adults and £7 for children, with free entry for Historic Houses members. Dates change each year, so check the estate's website before you travel.
How do you get there?
The address is Chillington Hall, Codsall Wood, Wolverhampton WV8 1RE. The centre of Wolverhampton lies about 4 miles away, and driving is the easiest way to arrive. The estate's phone number is 01902 850236.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chillington Hall open all year? No. It is a private home that opens on set dates, mainly in summer. Check the estate for the current calendar.
Can I see the interior without a guide? No. The rooms are shown only on guided tours at fixed times.
Who designed the park? Capability Brown created the park and lake in the 1760s.
Who designed the house? Francis Smith designed the 1724 south front, and John Soane the late 18th-century east front.
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