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Croome Court Collection – treasures revealed
The relationship between the Kelmarsh Trust and Croome Estate Trust has enabled us to bring this fabulous collection of furniture and unique paintings to Northamptonshire.
Rooms on the first floor at Kelmarsh Hall have been devoted to creating various room settings to showcase this 18th century collection, where you can explore rooms including a Drawing Room, Dining Room, Gallery, Print Room and Bedrooms.
This is an exceptional exhibition, showcasing some of the little seen artefacts which were commissioned by George William the 6th Earl of Coventry to furnish his newly remodelled home, Croome Court, a property in Worcestershire which was improved by the renowned Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown commencing in 1752.
The Earl also identified the skills of the then young Robert Adam, who was engaged in 1760 to update the interior of the house. Adam’s designed a range of garden buildings, fireplaces, furniture and tapestries, resulting in a fabulously furnished house which reflected the changes in fashion of the day and the 6th Earl of Coventry’s stylistic ideals.
The 6th Earl was greatly influenced by French neo-classicism and started collecting in Paris in 1763. However he was also inspired by these designs and commissioned very many pieces from important London cabinet-makers, British designers and craftsmen.
Some of the furnishings which served in creating a very prestigious and impressively furnished home at Croome Court, are now on exhibition at Kelmarsh Hall.
The collection on display includes furniture from Mayhew and Ince, France and Bradburn, Vile and Cobb, Chippendale, Chippendale and Seffrin Alken; paintings by Filipo Lauri, Allan Ramsey, Richard Wilson, Francesco Zuccarelli.
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Format of the tour:
Explore the collection in the company of our knowledgeable guides. Groups are kept small in order to give ample time to discover more about the Coventry family history and significant pieces in the collection, with time for questions and answers.
Duration:
Tours last approximately 1 hour.
Croome booklets and postcards are available for purchase in the Visitor Centre/Tea Room.
Access
The collection is located on the first floor, which is accessed by a flight of stairs with a half landing and balustrade. Seating for visitors, can be provided in each rooms if requested.
Cost of the Guided Tour:
£5 Adults, £4.50 Concessions, £3 Child (all prices include Garden Admission)
Tours of the collection are available on the following days:
- Sunday 17th Feburary 2008 10am - 1pm
- Sunday 16th March 2008 10am - 1pm
- Sunday 20th April 2008 2pm - 5pm
- Sunday 18th May 2008 2pm - 5pm
- Sunday 15th June 2008 2pm - 5pm
- Sunday 27th July 2008 2pm - 5pm
- Sunday 17th August 2008 2pm - 5pm
- Sunday 21st September 2008 2pm - 5pm
- Sunday 19th October 2008 10am - 1pm
- Sunday 16th November 2008 10am - 1pm
On arrival at Kelmarsh, visitors can book their places on the tours or alternatively in advance by contacting the Kelmarsh Estate Office on 01604 686 543 or via email enquiries@kelmarsh.com.
Group visits or private tours can be accommodated on alternative days/times by arrangement. Please contact the Estate Office for more details.
