The Hall contains a wealth of outstanding furniture, books and paintings collected by the Isham family. Most were bought during the third Baronet’s Grand Tour of Europe, in the 1670s. They include portraits by Van Dyck, Kneller, Lely and others.
The fine rooms include:
* The High Room of 1655, with a magnificent plasterwork ceiling, by William Smith.
* The 18th Century Library, with ancient tomes from the 16th Century.
* The early 19th Century Cabinet Room, containing rare Neopolitan cabinets with mythological paintings on glass.
The first floor has undergone lengthy restoration, allowing further paintings and furniture to be displayed. This also houses a photographic record of Sir Gyles Isham, a Hollywood actor, who initiated the restoration.
The Isham family lived at Lamport for over 400 years, until Sir Gyles Isham, the 12th Baronet, died in 1976. In his will he bequeathed the Hall, with its contents and Estate, to the Trust.
Gardens
The Hall is set in tranquil gardens, enclosed by a spacious park. Of the gardens originally laid out in 1655, by Gilbert Clarke, only the surrounding banks and large wrought iron gates still remain.
There are several sycamores and cedars, which were planted in the 1820s by Mary Isham, a redoubtable Irish Lady, responsible for the planting in the surrounding parkland.
Sir Charles Isham, the son of Mary Isham, inherited his mother's love of gardening and it is his English eccentricity which characterises the gardens in their present form.
He planted the Irish yews to make the Eagle Walk, so called because it then led to a cage of eagles. He also created the Italian garden in front of the Drawing Room windows and planted the climbing wisteria which still thrives today.
Sir Charles is responsible for the remarkable rockery which is the earliest alpine garden in England, rising like a ruined castle and 24 feet tall. Sir Charles peopled it with miniature figures, the world's first garden gnomes. The only remaining original is on view in the Hall.
Today the gardens include extensive herbaceous borders and shrubbery walks containing some rare and interesting plants.
Venue Hire
The Hall and grounds are available for hire on an exclusive basis and provide an elegant and special venue for small conferences, meetings, seminars, product launches, corporate hospitality, filming, outdoor events and receptions.
Facilities include the exclusive use of the beautiful Hall and gardens, the parkland and stable block for outdoor events and activities including a 4x4 off road track.
Weddings
Lamport Hall provides an atmospheric location whether you choose to enjoy just your civil ceremony with us or the full memorable occasion. There are two rooms licensed for civil ceremonies; however we never have more than one wedding at a time. Therefore you can enjoy your special day with exclusivity.
Opening days/times:
Easter sunday- October 10th, bank holiday weekends and 9/10 October.
Wednesdays & Thursdays for Guided Tours at 2.15 and 3.00pm
Non-guided tours at Bank holidays and events.
Admission Prices:
Hall & Gardens:
Adult £7.50
Senior £7.00
Child (11-18) £2.50
Gardens Only
Adult £4.00
Senior £3.50
Child (11-18) £2.00
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