Visit to Dorfold Hall

On the 27th June, 29 members of the Society enjoyed a private visit to Dorfold Hall, the lovely Jacobean house on the edge of Nantwich. The house was built in 1616 and members were delighted by the wonderful plaster ceilings, particularly in the first floor Drawing Room which has a rare barrel vaulted ceiling. The house is a much loved home and has been in the ownership of the same family for 400 years. The large number of family portraits reflects this.
Members then explored the extensive gardens covering 18 acres. They enjoyed the woodland gardens, colourful herbaceous borders with a wonderful display of roses and the lily pond which was covered in water lilies.
The visit was followed by an excellent lunch at The Farmer's Arms at Ravensmoor. Altogether a very pleasant day out, enjoyed by all.
Ann Wall