The dramatic ruins of Wingfield Manor stand on a hill above the
village of South Wingfield. Built around 1439 the Manor
became the prison of Mary Queen of Scots on three occasions.
Enjoy the Gothic Hall and the superb vaulted undercroft or climb
the steps of the Great Tower for stunning views.
The vast and immensely impressive ruins of a palatial medieval
manor house arranged round a pair of courtyards, with a huge
undercrofted Great Hall and a defensible High Tower 22 metres (72
feet) tall. This monument to late medieval 'conspicuous
consumption' was built in the 1440s for the wealthy Ralph, Lord
Cromwell, Treasurer of England. Later the home of Bess of
Hardwick's husband, the Earl of Shrewsbury, who imprisoned Mary
Queen of Scots here in 1569, 1584 and 1585.
The Manor is administered by English Heritage and is open to
pre-booked groups only. The Manor is privately owned so
access is unavailable outside of these arrangements.
Please note: Wingfield Manor is part of a working farm and the
owner's privacy should be respected at all times.
Please note that Wingfield Manor is currently closed for the
safety of visitors, and no public access is allowed.
| Address: |
Wingfield Manor,
South Wingfield, Alfreton, Derbyshire. DE55 7NH
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| Telephone Enquiries and bookings: |
To book please call 0870 333 1181.
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| Email: |
customers@english-heritage.org.uk
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Prices:
English Heritage Members Free. Pre Booked Guided Tour:
Adult £7.50, Child £4.60, Concession £6.80, Family £19.60.
Open:
Please note that Wingfield Manor is currently closed for
the safety of visitors, and no public access is allowed.
