FTS Kelham Hall

Kelham Hall

Kelham, Newark

The present Hall was completed in 1850 after a severe fire which destroyed most of the original Manners – Sutton family seat. The architect was Gilbert Scott. The Hall was sold to the society of the Sacred Mission in 1903 and housed the Monastic order for the next 70 years. During the 1920’s the Dome was constructed. The main accommodation building at the front of the Hall was completed in 1939 to house the Monks and the theological students but its first occupants were a garrison of the ‘Blues’ cavalry and also Texas and Oklahoma oil men who were involved in drilling for oil at the nearby Eakring oilfield.

After the war, the SSM Order returned to the site and, until their organisation was re-structured in 1972, continued to live there adding a certain charm and interest to the village.

Kelham Hall and grounds was purchased by the newly–formed Newark and Sherwood District Council in 1973 to accommodate staff when the Authority came into being as part of the Local Government restructuring which took effect from 1^st April 1974. The Hall is set in 42 acres of grounds and has many acres given over to mature mixed woodland. There is a pleasant circular walk around the grounds which visitors may choose to meander along including several hundred metres following the River Trent.

Charles 1 surrendered at the end of the English Civil War at nearby Southwell and was held at Kelham Hall for several days afterwards. Newark itself attracts many visitors and the Tourist Information Centre, housed next to the historic castle, is a valuable source of information to the many local attractions, not the least being Sherwood Forest with its Major Oak at nearby Edwinstowe.

The area is on the edge of the Greenwood Community Forest. Community Forests cover large areas on the edge of towns and cities and are places where major environmental improvements will create well-wooded landscapes for wildlife recreation and education.

All trees will be planted during the winter planting season, from November to March.

For further details write to:

Senior Technical Officer

Recreation and Tourism

Newark and Sherwood District Council

Kelham Hall

Kelham

Newark

Notts

NG23 5QK

Tel: 01636 605111

Directions

To find Kelham Hall: From the A1 and A46 at Newark, 2 miles from the town along the A617 to Mansfield. Enter Kelham village as you cross the bridge over the River Trent, carry on through the village on the A617 and you will pass Kelham Hall on the left. The entrance to the Hall grounds is 100 metres from leaving the end of the 30 mph zone clearly signposted to the left. Kelham Hall is the Headquarters of Newark and Sherwood District Council.

The grounds are open dawn to dusk seven days a week. Monday to Friday during office hours it is possible to obtain a member of staff to guide visitors by calling at the Council’s main reception.

Dedication Book

The dedication book may be viewed Monday to Friday during office hours. Visitors should enquire at the council’s reception.

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