What to do today? With Baddesley Clinton and Packwood suffering from the flooding I thought I'd give them a miss. I considered Dyrham Park or Witley Court but both are a fair trek and EVENTUALLY I decided that after 26 years of visiting this part of the country I ought to visit Compton Verney.
Now the problem is that visiting historic properties is pricey and as I am a member of the National Trust, English Heritage and the Historic Houses Association I like getting my monies worth!
The current house was built in 1714 by Richard Verney and was later remodelled by Robert Adam and it is set in a Lancelot Capability Brown parkland.
In 1993 it was bought by the Peter Moores Foundation in a run down condition and turned into an art gallery. Today it houses collections focussing on Neapolitan, North European Medieval, British Portraits, Chinese Bronzes and British Folk art. There are also one off exhibitions.
Now not all of the things displayed are to my taste BUT it was certainly worth the visit.
It was a very nice day
3 comments:
I've wanted to go there for ages but its very pricey admission wise! Looks good - always the same with museum contents - some you love some you hate! Safe journey home.
Visting Hidcote is 17.60! Being an NT, EH and HHA member saves me lots of money!!
Thanks Pete I know NT expensive as son has to pay when we go as obviously too old now to be in family membership.Also Packwood and Baddesley you can't just pay for garden but pay for house too even if youonly want a walk outside :( Sadly, these days I don't seem to get my money's worth out of NT or EH membership - need to get out more! lol!
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