DITCHLEY PARK
Artwork highlights of Ditchley Park
For centuries, Ditchley has been a place of connection and inspiration. The unique richness of its history is reflected in the procession of extraordinary people who have passed through the house - some of whom feature in this whistlestop tour.
Sir Henry Lee, the first owner of the Ditchley Estate, was a champion of Elizabeth I and one of her most eminent and powerful courtiers. The famous Ditchley portrait, once at the house and now at the National Portrait Gallery, commemorates Elizabeth's visit to Ditchley in 1592.
30 mins
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Ditchley Park
Welcome to Ditchley
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2:12
William Kent Benches
The Great Hall
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2:45
Portrait of Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine, and her daughter, Lady Barbara Fitzroy
The Green Drawing Room
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4:22
Henry Cheere Fireplace
The Green Drawing Room
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2:31
Charles II and Barbara Villiers portraits
The White Drawing Room
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3:23
Sir Henry Lee and Bevis the Dog
The Velvet Room
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4:28
Anne Hyde Toiletries Box
The Velvet Room
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3:58
Roundel Portraits of Lady Charlotte Fitzroy and Edward Henry Lee
The Tapestry Room
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4:02
Portrait of Frances Hales
The Tapestry Room
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3:42
The Portrait of Anne St. John, Countess of Rochester
The Tapestry Room
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2:37
Portrait of David Wills
The Library
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5:13
Churchill Bust
The Garden
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4:11
James I Antlers
The Saloon
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2:37
The Stucco Ceiling and Flora Panel
The Saloon
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4:05