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Whitmore Hall and Gardens, Whitmore, Staffordshire added to Historic Buildings in West Midlands by D0c.Col on 24/10/2024

Whitmore Hall is an historic country house located in the village of Whitmore, in Staffordshire, England. This Grade I listed building is renowned for its long-standing connection with the Mainwaring family, who have owned the estate for over 900 years, making it one of the few estates in England that has remained in the hands of the same family for nearly a millennium.
Whitmore Hall was primarily built in the late 16th century, with significant modifications in the 18th century. The house is built to a square design, with the addition of a 19th-century porch to the Carolean design.
While the Hall was originally built with a moat, as was common for many medieval manor houses, the moat no longer exists in its complete form. However, there are still remnants of the old moat visible, particularly on one side of the house, giving a sense of how the property would have been fortified or isolated in the past.
The house has a Georgian design, with balanced proportions, large sash windows, and a hipped roof. The Mainwaring family has held Whitmore Hall since the Norman Conquest, when William the Conqueror granted the estate to them. Over the centuries, the family has played a significant role in the local and national history of England. For example, during the English Civil War, the Mainwaring family supported the Royalist cause, which put them at odds with Parliamentary forces.
In the 18th century, the house was modernized, bringing it more in line with contemporary Georgian tastes while preserving many of the original Tudor and Jacobean elements. Whitmore Hall has remained largely unchanged since this period, offering visitors a glimpse into the life of the English gentry.
The estate surrounding Whitmore Hall features picturesque gardens, parkland, and woods. The gardens include manicured lawns, formal flower beds, and ancient trees.
Present Day
Today, Whitmore Hall remains a private residence, but it is sometimes open to the public for special events, including guided tours. These tours offer insight into the architectural history of the house, the Mainwaring family, and the role of the estate in Staffordshire's history. It is also a venue for private functions such as weddings, adding to its modern-day relevance.
Whitmore Hall is an excellent example of England’s architectural and social history, blending its medieval roots with Georgian refinement while maintaining its family heritage across generations.

I parked on the roadside by the Whitmore Church entrance gate, just outside the South end boundary of the estate, but there is a tea room and pub just across the road so plenty of places to park. There is a clear view straight to the hall from the churchyard which is where I took off and is shown at the start of my YouTube video.

The hall is privately owned but they have a website that publishes open days and you can book tours at certain times of the year. https://www.whitmorehall.co.uk/


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Co-ordinates: 52.96857, -2.283504 • what3words: ///member.basket.buns

The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 14/10/2024. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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Kilnsey Crag, Craven (By Scaleber)

Bit of a paraphrase from Wikipedia - The village of Kilnsey is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Chilsie when it was described as waste. The most notable feature of Kilnsey is a large limestone cliff called Kilnsey Crag, overlooking the road and the River Wharfe from the west. The crag is around 170 feet high, with an overhang of 40 feet. It was painted by J. M. W. Turner in 1816. The crag contains several of Britain's most extreme sport climbing routes, such as Northern Lights 9a (5.14d), and North Star 9a (5.14d), by Steve McClure.

Just one more amazing feature of the Dales.

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Co-ordinates: 54.10868, -2.040651 • what3words: ///cowering.nooks.coasting

Cove, Argyll, Garelochhead (By Scaleber)

Cove is a beautiful place with an interesting history. In common with many villages in the area, Cove provided summer lodgings for the families of wealthy Glasgow merchants, shipowners and businesspeople in the 19th century. Many of the houses therefore are amazing. But it is Loch Long which makes it spectacular.

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Co-ordinates: 55.99358, -4.854133 • what3words: ///sprawls.handover.jeering

Doune Castle, Scotland, Carse of Stirling (By Scaleber)

Doune Castle sits near the village of Doune, in the county of Perthshire. Originally built in the 13th century it has a rich history. Of more recent note is its major role in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Due to all the original locations falling through, Doune represented every castle (Camelot, Castle Anthrax, Swamp Castle, French Castle) with the exception of Castle Stalker (Argyll) which was “Castle Aaargh”

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Co-ordinates: 56.18525, -4.050618 • what3words: ///surprises.having.native

Norman Park, Bromley (By grandad1950)

A very large park near Bromley with a fine Athletics track, multiple sports pitches, and a well known weekend park run.
Big car cark and loads of space to fly.

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Co-ordinates: 51.38694, 0.022112 • what3words: ///retail.dimes.gained

Walgrave Moated Site, Daventry (By Scaleber)

Extract from Historic England - "The moated site at Walgrave lies to the north of Walgrave village and forms part of the present village recreation ground. The site is considered to be the location of the manor house and of a small associated fish pond. The moated area is square and is almost completely surrounded by a flat bottomed ditch up to 3m deep and 10m wide. The moat system was supplied by the small stream which runs to the east of the site and the east ditch of the moat is still waterlogged. This stream also supplies water to the small pond which lies to the north of the moat and a water channel links the moat ditches and the pond. To the west and south of the moated site are the earthwork remains of further water channels which formed part of the water management system on the site. The moat island is about 35m square and is reached by a narrow causeway which crosses the west ditch. On the south side of the moat island a raised rectangular building platform indicates the site of a former building."

Walgrave is a lovely village as well.

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Co-ordinates: 52.34329, -0.82471 • what3words: ///factoring.breezy.reserving

Daltullich Bridge, Rafford, Dallas, Dyke to Dava (By cduncan)

18th Century humpback stone bridge over the River Findhorn. Steep sided gorge and rapids.
Turn off the B9007 at Relugas. There is limited parking on the far side of the bridge but some space to pull in either side of adjoining road.
Access to the river is down an uneven track. There are lots of trees but TOAL possible from rocks or small sandy patches.

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Co-ordinates: 57.51792, -3.693911 • what3words: ///tiling.downsize.marble

Whiteness Point, Nairn Rural (By cduncan)

Park at the Hilton of Delnies car park and walk or cycle along the beach, there is also a track that runs through the gorse bushes to the point if the tide is in.
This area falls into the Whiteness Head SSSI. There are also major construction works in the adjacent Adersier Port which you need to be mindful of.

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Co-ordinates: 57.59588, -3.982773 • what3words: ///galloped.wagers.mingles

Secret Beach at Hilton of Delnies, Nairn Rural (By cduncan)

Big wide beach extending about 5 miles to Whiteness Point with views across the Moray Firth. Accessed down a farm road off the B902. There is parking for a few cars at the end of the track. The area is covered by an SSSI. This relates mainly to risks of erosion and invasive species, as well as two non-breeding birds.
This can be a busy spot in summer months but there is plenty of space on the beach and in the lagoon area behind to avoid people.

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Co-ordinates: 57.58619, -3.937455 • what3words: ///meanders.bracing.qualify

Dulsie Bridge, Nairn Rural (By cduncan)

18th Century stone bridge spanning a narrow gorge over the river Findhorn. Signposted turn-off from B9007 down a single track road. Small parking space next to the bridge. Short walk down a marked path to the view point.

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Co-ordinates: 57.45048, -3.781271 • what3words: ///cries.warm.motels

Dragon's Teeth , Medway (By Scaleber)

Extract from Historic England - "Concrete anti-tank obstacles forming a north-west to south-east line approximately 570m long on the foreshore to the north of Grain village. The line consists of concrete asymmetric anti-tank pimples (truncated pyramids also colloquially known as Dragon's Teeth) in offset rows approximately 1.2m apart."

Amazing these are still there! Worth a flight.

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Co-ordinates: 51.46384, 0.71292 • what3words: ///saving.income.silent


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