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The house is a fine example of Georgian architecture overlooking magnificent parkland; built in 1730 by Thomas Atkinson, and filled with beautiful 18th century furniture and paintings from Buckingham House (now Buckingham Palace). Magnificent plasterwork by Cortese.
Features: Gardens (possibly by Mickle, a follower of 'Capability' Brown) have outstanding terraces and planting, self-seeding areas, herbaceous plants and rose gardens, and a wilderness area with water.
2009: House: Apr-Sept: Wed, Sun & BHs, 1.30-5pm (last
tour 4pm). Gardens: Apr-Sept: Daily, 11am-5pm. Tearoom: Apr-Sept: Wed-Sun, 11am-5pm. Private groups any other day by appointment. House open Oct-Mar for private parties (15+) only.
Please contact the property for up to date opening times
Sutton Park is an ideal film location, and is currently registered with the Yorkshire Screen Commission, the house, grounds and woodland were used by Heartbeat in October 2007.
Please contact Elaine Ellis.
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Sutton Park is a charming lived-in house, built of mellow brick in 1730 by Thomas Atkinson. The house contains beautiful eighteenth century furniture, paintings mostly from Buckingham House, now Buckingham Palace, and an important collection of porcelain. Yorkshire's prettiest house and garden. | Tailor Made Facilities | | Visits to House | Yes | | Visits to Garden | Yes | | Other Events | Negotiable | | Light Refreshments | Yes | | Lunch | Yes | | Dinner | Yes |
| Contact Details | | Contact: | | Mrs Elaine Machen | | Address: | | Sutton Park | | | Sutton-on-the-Forest | | Town: | | York | | Postcode: | | YO61 1DP | | Phone: | | 01347 810249 | | Email: | | info@statelyhome.co.uk |
Sutton Park has a civil licence for weddings and civil partnerships, please contact our wedding co-ordinator, Helen Ellis, for information on weddings at Sutton Park.
Email: suttonparkevents@btconnect.com
Tel: 01347 811 942
Mob: 07812 466 228
List of Events for which Sutton Park would be suitable (this list is not exhaustive):
• Craft Country Fairs
• Agricultural shows (heavy machinery included weather permitting)
• Equestrian Shows
• Car Rallies
• Hot Air Balloon Rallies
• Product Launches
• Clay Pigeon / Archery Type Contests
• Garden Parties
• Corporate Training Days - up to 30 people
• Antique fairs
• Auctions
• Flower Shows
• Charity Events
• Photographic Shoots
• Film / Video Shoots
Accommodation Type: Camp Site
A short walk from the house we have a beautiful and tranquil caravan and camping park which is very competitively priced.
Single Vans: £9.00/night or £11.00/night with electric hook-up
Caravan Rallies (min 10 vans): £7.00/per van per night £9.00 with electric hook-up
Please contact the Sutton Park office for more information:
suttonpark@statelyhome.co.uk
Telephone: 01347 810249
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