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The oldest part of
the hall dates back to Norman times and it used to belong to the Marmion family. Like Drayton Manor this house too has had it's share of royal
visitors. In
1567 Queen Elizabeth I stayed there for a week and before she left she knighted the then
owner Francis Willoughby. Later in 1603 James I visited and he also bestowed a knighthood
upon the new owner of the house.
The hall was derelict for a number of years but it has now been restored and is open to
the public. There are various events held at and in the hall especially during the
summer. The grounds and gardens are quite large and there is a bird hide in the grounds
near to the lake. Some of the old stable blocks have been converted into craft shops of
various descriptions.
