The Real Downton Abbey | Inside Newby Hall | English Country House Tour
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 Published On May 16, 2023

In this tour of Newby Hall, you'll get to see the beautiful neoclassical country house that inspired Downton Abbey. This charming house is filled with all the details that you'd expect to see on a Downton Abbey episode, from an ornate staircase to elegant gardens.

If you're a fan of the show, or just want to learn more about British country houses, then this tour is for you! With highlights like this, Newby Hall is a great place to start your English country house tour!

Newby Hall is not only one of the most beautiful country houses in Yorkshire, but one of the finest examples of a Robert Adam House in the UK. Nestled on the bankls of the River Ure, and just a stones throw away from the picture perfect market town of Ripon, Newby Hall is a Neoclassical masterpiece, and the real inspiration behind Jullian Fellows' Downton Abbey.

With stunning drone footage and interior video, see Newby Hall like never before, and learn about its incredible history. join me on an exclusive video tour of Newby Hall: One of England’s most opulent country houses.

Newby Hall features in my latest video: Top 7 independent historic houses in England:

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To find out more about Newby Hall and book tickets, please check out:

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Chapters -

1:00 - History of Newby Hall.

2:00 - William Weddell and the making of England's finest Adam House.

3:00 - Robert Adam, Neoclaccism and the 'Adam Style'.

4:35 - Entrance Hall.

5:40 - The Tapesty Room and the Gobelins Tapestries.

6:50 - Please support me!

7:20 - The Library / Old Dining Room.

8:20 - The Statue Gallery.

9:20 - The Staircase and Staircase Hall.

10:20 - The Circular Room.

10:52 - The Print Bedroom.

11:26 - Lord Grantham, 2nd Earl de Grey.

12:05 - The Dining Room.

12:55 - The Downton Abbey connection.

14:35 - Lady Mary and Henry Vyner.

15:10 - The Victorian Wing.

15:28 - The Billiards Room.

16:30 - Newby Hall Today.


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