Built in the Palladian style to a James Gibbs design, 18th century Kelmarsh Hall is set in beautiful gardens with views over the surrounding parkland. The former home of society decorator, Nancy Lancaster, renowned for working with John Fowler and acclaimed for creating the ‘English Country House Style’, Kelmarsh still reflects the essence of her panache and flair. On the first floor of the Hall the Croome Exhibition can be seen, showcasing furniture and paintings on loan from Croome Court in Worcestershire and home to the Earls of Coventry. The award winning gardens that visitors see at Kelmarsh today are largely inspired by Nancy Lancaster. She extended her interior style of shabby chic charm into the gardens and drafted in the garden designer of her day, Norah Lindsay. Around the Hall, the landscape architect Geoffrey Jellicoe laid out a formal terrace and horse chestnut avenues leading down to the lake. >From the sophisticated pastels of the sunken garden through to the showier shades of the 30 metre long border, the garden leads you on a tour around the perimeter of a triangular walled kitchen garden. This secret heart is a newly restored space filled with traditional fruit and vegetables, cut flower beds and a restored vinery. Kelmarsh Hall, gardens and parkland can be hired exclusively for weddings, corporate events and private parties. We are experienced at providing bespoke events throughout the year, for any number of people. Please visit our website, www.kelmarsh.com, for our programme of special events throughout the year.