Dorney Court, located just outside Windsor, is one of England’s loveliest houses. Renowned for its architectural importance and historical significance, there is much to inspire curiosity. Beautiful parkland and gardens, a walled garden and a coach house and period barn complete the estate.
Little changed in 600 years, bar the inhabitants, Dorney Court has a rare and enchanting character. The Estate has been the home of the Palmer family for nearly half a Millenium, passing from father to son through the generations. It is a Grade 1 listed building, further designated as being of outstanding architectural and historical interest. Dorney Court has always been the manor house of Dorney village which was first recorded in the Domesday Book.
Roger Palmer, Earl of Castlemaine married Barbara Villiers, the notorious mistress of Charles II, and the granddaughter of Barbara St.John, sister of Sir John St.John, 1st Baronet.
Detailed information is contained within a letter sent to Members of the Friends on 10th March, and can be viewed on the members’ page under newsletters.
Interested in joining the Friends and enjoying this wonderful outing? You would be most welcome. Please contact Julie Holland at [email protected] for more details.