Wokefield Park is an 18th-century country house, situated in the parish of Wokefield, near Mortimer, in the English county of Berkshire. It is currently run as an events venue.
History
Wokefield park was first mentioned in 1319 as a deer park.
16th–18th century
The first house at Wokefield was built in the 1560s for Edmund Plowden; Around this time, John Rocque's map of Berkshire shows that the estate was landscaped with avenues, woodland and water. The fire affected around 100 of the hotel's 222 rooms, though the fire was contained within a newer part of the complex rather than the historic house.
Architecture
The house was designated a Grade II* listed building in 1967.
The building's two façades are the north-facing entrance front and the south-facing garden front.
The park has an 18-hole golf course with driving range, constructed in 1996. The mansion house building houses a small gym, with a larger gym, swimming pool, and sauna provided for executive guests. Outdoor activities such as archery, climbing and ropes courses are available.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Berkshire
References
External links
- Royal Berkshire History: Wokefield Park
- De Vere Wokefield Estate