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a Historic Building in the town of Doddington, in the county of Lincolnshire

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About Doddington Hall

This is a superb, large Elizabethan house with a truly impressive roofline. It was built in around 1600 by Robert Smythson, with a gabled Tudor gatehouse and walled courtyards, the house was built as a home for Thomas Taylor, registrar to the Bishop of Lincoln.

The house is remarkable in that it has an unbroken history of family ownership. It has never been sold, each of its treasures reflects the personality and taste of successive heirs and family members and its atmosphere and ambience is that of the traditional "English" country home belonging to a gentleman.

Doddington is fortunate in that its stunning exterior has remained unchanged throughout the centuries. The interior was redecorated in the elegant Georgian style by John Delaval of Seaton Delaval in Northumberland, who inherited the hall in 1749 and much of the richness of the rooms reflects the Georgian taste.

From the moment you set eyes on Doddington Hall it beckons you closer and on entering you are met by a rich variety of furniture, porcelain, paintings and textiles. Even the outside is a match for the interior, thus the joy of Doddington is two-fold for it is surrounded by romantic landscaped gardens and grounds.

The gardens are a riot of colour at every season, there is a fragrant rose garden, lovely box-edged knot garden, topiary, sumptuous cascading fountains, vibrant borders, with the stately Flag Iris featured as a speciality.

In the Wild Garden visitors can enjoy rare wild plants and flowers, bask in the springtime glory of banks of rhododendrons and carpets of bright daffodils, some being Victorian species, and beautiful naturalised Crown Imperial Lilies. Features of the garden include a Temple of the Winds, water gardens and turf maze. A nature trail runs through woodland with fascinating old trees and wildlife, this is fringed by rolling farmland.

Christmas is a special time at Doddington Hall, visitors are invited to see the giant Christmas tree lit by hundreds of lights and on special set days in December you can visit to see the families seasonal preparations for the festive season. During the rest of the year there is a calendar of special events, and the Littlehouse, a converted coach house offers a romantic venue for weddings, dinner parties and corporate events. For the bride requiring something out of the ordinary, the long gallery in Doddington Hall makes a splendid, memorable venue for what is after-all a truly momentous occasion.

Doddington Hall provides a gracious memorable visit and should you be in this corner of Lincolnshire, it is one not to be missed.
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Recommended towns near Doddington Hall

Skellingthorpe, in the county of Lincolnshire (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction NE)
This is a large village lying around three miles from Lincoln which is fringed by the Fosdyke Navigation. Visitors will find a few shops, pubs and an interesting Anglican church.
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Eagle, in the county of Lincolnshire (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction SW)
The village of Eagle is situated in spacious countryside a short distance away from the historic city of Lincoln.
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North Scarle, in the county of Lincolnshire (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction SW)
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Saxilby, in the county of Lincolnshire (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction N)
The village is dominated by the Foss Dyke Canal, a waterway built by the Romans and later deepened by Henry I to allow safe passage for larger vessels.
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Lincoln, in the county of Lincolnshire (4.8 miles, 7.6 km, direction E)
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Swinderby, in the county of Lincolnshire (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction SW)
Swinderby is located in spacious countryside close to where the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire borders meet.
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Waddington, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SE)
Waddington is a bustling town, its modern day history forever linked to the R.A.F of which it is justifiably proud. It's annual air show is a major event on the yearly calendar and is attended by people from all over England.
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Bassingham, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction S)
Bassingham, mentioned in the Doomsday Book, is a large, flourishing village located close to the banks of the River Witham, a few miles south-west of the Cathedral City of Lincoln.
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Harmston, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SE)
Harmston grew up on an escarpment from which there are dramatic views of the Witham valley, and it is perhaps this river-side position which has given this lovely pastoral place much of its character.
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Collingham, in the county of Nottinghamshire (6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction SW)
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Nearby travel help

Hykeham Station	(2.8 miles, 4.4 km, direction SE)
Saxilby Station	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction N)
A1(M) Junction 34	(20.7 miles, 33.4 km, direction NW)
M180 Junction 4	(22.9 miles, 36.9 km, direction N)
Humberside International Airport	(28.0 miles, 45.1 km, direction NE)
Sheffield City Airport	(32.5 miles, 52.2 km, direction W)
Doddington Hall to London	(120.4 miles, 193.7 km, direction S)

Accommodation & Hotels near Doddington Hall

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Pyewipe Inn	(3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction NE)
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Mayfield Guest House	(4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction E)
The White Hart	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E)
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Le Petit Hotel	(5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction E)
Hillcrest Hotel	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction E)
Branston Hall Hotel	(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction E)
Washingborough Hall Hotel	(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction E)
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