After the ceremony, we will be taking a little drive 40 minutes to a beautiful place called gosfield hall. Gosfield hall can be found in constable country, stunning rural essex, only 30 minutes from stansted and easily accessible from the m11 making it an easy journey for all your lovely wedding guests. There is plenty of parking and some local hotels are listed below hotels are booking quickly. We both fell in love with the place and hope you all agree the drive is worth it. There are lots of vegetarian or vegan options and a childrens menu. Also found in the parish registers of wickhambrook.
The 10 best hotels near gosfield hall in gosfield, united. A former palace that allows you to follow in the footsteps of royalty on your special day. Tl 72 ne gosfield hall drive 7158 gosfield hall 1846 gv i. Gosfield hall, once the seat of the duke of buckingham, dates from the time of henry viii. Gosfield hall, once the seat of the duke of buckingham, dates from the time of henry viii has been much altered from its original appearance, but still is a fine specimen of the stately castellated mansion of its period. First used as an airfield during the first world war, when known as royal flying corpsraf sible hedingham, it was built as gosfield for the eighth air force and then ninth air force in 194243. Tie the knot in the spectacular surroundings of gosfield hall essex. Gosfield hall is a stunning georgian manor house set in picturesque rural. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world.
You can find out more about gosfield hall, our wonderful country house wedding. Winner of wedding ideas awards venue of the year in 2011 and its easy to see why. Home to first the 365th fighter group, then the 397th bomb group 1944 and 410th bomb group, it was handed back to the raf in 1945. Being a history buff i ended up buying one of their booklets and think the. It is a grade i listed building the house was built in 1545 by sir john wentworth, a member of cardinal wolseys household, and hosted royal visits by queen elizabeth i and her grand retinue. Thomas french on 2 dec 1597 when she was about 70 years old. P morant, the history and antiquities of the county of essex 17638 p muilman, a new and complete history.
Samuel courtauld who had purchased gosfield hall had used his great wealth derived from weaving silk, to provide new housing for his workers, clearing away some old. We have everything from candy carts and ice cream bikes, to candles and history books. History of gosfield employment in agriculture in 1867. Park cottages, gosfield, essex history in structure. The gosfield hall est 16th century kings head inn, the street, gosfield, essex, england, united.
Gosfield hall is a grade i listed building in gosfield, essex, england. Winner of wedding ideas magazine best wedding venue 2011 and wedding venue of the year heritage at the 2012 essex wedding awards, gosfield hall is offered exclusively to you for your wedding day. Gosfield then 18901945 gosfield in 1890 was a quiet rural village whose inhabitants worked mainly in agriculture and which was dominated by the two great estates of gosfield hall and gosfield place. High sheriff of essex project gutenberg selfpublishing. Park cottages is a grade ii listed building in gosfield, essex, england. Rome2rio makes travelling from braintree to gosfield hall easy. Grenville, lord george 17881850, of gosfield hall, essex. Gosfield hall gosfield wedding venues britains finest. Up until the early 1980s the maurice rowson hall was known as the sunday school room and was owned by the church. Gosfield hall is a stunning georgian manor house set in the heart of rural essex and is offered to you exclusively for your wedding day. The sunday school room consisted of a small hall with a stage at one end which was positioned where the bill pasfield meeting room is now. Below will give you some ideas of the things we have that you can hire. Company description one of the most sought after wedding venues in the uk, gosfield hall is a magnificent building with noble connections.
Hosting only one wedding per day, you will have exclusive use of this elegant piece of architecture. Steeped in both history and character the venue boasts exposed beams. One of the most sought after wedding venues in the uk, gosfield hall is a magnificent building with noble connections. Make your way through the stunning grounds embossed with. The history of gosfield gosfield 18901945 gosfield in 1890 was a quiet rural village whose inhabitants worked mainly in agriculture and which was dominated by the two great estates of gosfield hall and gosfield place.
Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Gosfield hall can be found in constable country, stunning rural essex, only 30 minutes from stansted and easily accessible. Here at gosfield, you dont have to bring in all of your own decorations we can help you with that too. Gosfield hall wedding venue, gosfield, essex, united kingdom.
Gosfield, is a village and a parish in halstead district, essex. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. History of gosfield in essex with information on its inhabitants transcribed from many different sources primarily to aid family tree research. It is a grade i listed building the house was built in 1545 by sir john wentworth, a member of cardinal wolseys household, and hosted royal visits by queen elizabeth i and her grand retinue throughout the middle of the 16th century. Gosfield in 1890 was a quiet rural village whose inhabitants worked mainly in agriculture and which was dominated by the two great estates of gosfield hall and gosfield place. Anyone looking for a superb wedding venue should look no further than gosfield hall. Originally a royal residence, gosfield hall is situated in gosfield, essex and is extremely well located for grand weddings in the south of england. The 10 best gosfield hotel deals may 2020 tripadvisor. Polling station entrance direction sign, village hall, gosfield.
It is located around two miles west of the town of halstead places of note include the following. Terraces overlook lucious gardens and green scenery. History of gosfield, in braintree and essex map and description. The idyllic manor setting provides ample opportunities for scenic wedding pictures. Gosfield hall is a beautiful wedding venue in essex. If you wish to trace any of these people on the census returns, he nearest census date for this 1874 directory is the 1871 census. Patem by fleet street the whole life and adventures of. History of the extinct and dormant baronetcies of england ireland and scotland. Anyone looking to book onto these late availability dates can take. Leez priory and gosfield hall are two of the most spectacular wedding venues in. Gosfield hall is a picture perfect georgian mansion offered to you exclusively for your. Gosfield hall, gosfield, essex history in structure. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of gosfield wood.
Gosfield place essex revivalheritage revival heritage. Gosfield hall is a stunning georgian manor house set in picturesque rural essex. Below will give you some ideas of the things we have that you can hire from us, just to make it that little bit easier for you. Gosfield hall is a country house in gosfield, near braintree in essex, england. Gosfield hall is a georgian manor surrounded by the splendid countryside of essex. Gosfield hall showcases a stunning rococo bridal suite, which contains marbled pillars, a. The gosfield hall est 16th century kings head inn, the street, gosfield, essex, england, united kingdom. The grade i listed country house has an array of spectacular rooms to celebrate in, with delicious local and seasonal food. This week i have decided to enlighten you all on some of gosfield halls amazing history.
In 1867 commissioners appointed by parliament published their report on whether the factory acts, which regulated the employment of children, young person and women in factories, could be extended to agriculture. Braintree to gosfield hall 2 ways to travel via bus. Gosfield is a village in the braintree district of essex, england. Supposedly one of the most haunted locations in the united kingdom, apparitions have appeared in photographs, objects have moved on their own, and outofplacelooking figures have been witnessed all over the grounds of this house. History of gosfield post office directory 1874 post office directory of essex 1874 list of inhabitants. A lovely driveway through pretty parkland leads you to the imposing front of the house.
Grenville, lord george 17881850, of gosfield hall, essex and lillies, nr. The east front was altered by sir thomas millington sometime after 1691. Gosfield hall guest accommodation in essex guides for brides. Winner of wedding ideas magazine best wedding venue 2011 and essex wedding awards wedding venue of the year heritage 2012, gosfield hall is a stunning georgian manor house that offers jaw dropping scenery around every corner both inside and out. About our mansion house wedding venue in essex gosfield hall. Make your way through the stunning grounds embossed with manicured lawns the epitome of neat.
Braintree to gosfield hall 2 ways to travel via bus, taxi. In terms of property types, flats in gosfield hall park sold for an average of. Gosfield hall, braintree, essex essex message board. Gosfield place and cut hedge are handsome modern edifices.
See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Home to many kings and queens in the past, its stately charm and impressive facade, interior and grounds provide a grand backdrop and indulgent setting for special wedding days. The maurice rowson hall is located at the junction of church road and nuns meadow in the centre of the village of gosfield and is available for hire for village residents, village organisations and for people and organisations from outside the village. Gosfield hall is part of country house weddings ltd, a familyowned and run wedding. Gosfield hall was originally built in the 1540s by sir john wentworth as a quadrangular house ranged around a courtyard. The history of gosfield gosfield 18901945 gosfield in 1890 was a quiet rural village whose inhabitants worked mainly in agriculture and which was dominated by. Gosfield place was built as a georgian classical house in 1800 then rebuilt in 1865 as a larger french influenced house. Previously a palace, gosfield hall in essex invites you and your guests to a day you will never forget. Gosfield wood photos, maps, books, memories francis frith.
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