A calm relaxing stroll through the house & gardens of Weston Park today. Celebrating 50 years of the site being open to the public. Not having visited Weston Park for a few years, I'm reminded of the glorious vistas across the Park & Capability Brown’s landscaped gardens.
Weston Park is situated on the border between Staffordshire & Shropshire, with its name coming from the De Westons who first settled on the site in around 1150. The current house was erected in the 17th century. If you visit the house here are a few gems to lookout for:
In the Entrance Hall there is a fine Stubbs & the theme of the paintings is equestrian.
In the Breakfast Room there is a portrait of George Carew, Master of the Mary Rose who unfortunately perished during the ships demise, the artist is Hans Holbein the Younger.
In the First Salon are two nautical paintings by Claude Joseph Vernet, "The Calm & The Storm".
In the Second Salon is "A Council of War" by Bassano, Leandro da Ponte.
But my favourite is in the Dining Room "Sir Thomas Hanmer" by Sir Anthony van Dyck, take your time in this room as there are several other great works.
Next to the Drawing Room, here can be seen Gainsborough's portrait of Lady Torrington. This is just my selection & I'm sure you will have your own.
After viewing the house it's time for a quick jaunt around the Park.
The shelter by the lake
The Temple of Diana Weston Park
But now my carriage awaits & don't spare the horses.
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