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Kingston Lisle Park

The crowning feature of the house is the most superb flying staircase which is hard to parallel. Visitors will see fine furniture, an interesting collection of 17th-century glass, exquisite needlework, and carpets hand made by Pontremolli in the design of William Morris. The house is surrounded by fine gardens with splendid views and walks both in the grounds and to the village with its 12th-century church.

For centuries, the manor was the centre of an extra-ordinary Barony of L'Isle and the house is said to mark the site of a previous 'castle'. Kingston Lisle House was built in 1677 with two wings added in 1812. Tours of the house include the hall, staircase, morning room, sitting room, dining room, billiard room and drawing room. In the billiard room there is a fascinating collection of letters from Field Marshal Lord Raglan, Commander-in-Chief of the Crimea. The present owner is his great grand-daughter.

Kingston Lisle Park is available for use as a Conference Centre.