Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle), Devon. Paid entry

Details

Accessibility

Disability Parking

"Access & parking – a private car park for the use of functions is located within the grounds but coaches will have to use the public parking splay at the entrance gateway. Vehicle access to the drive is restricted to the disabled, elderly or infirm to be dropped off for functions. The private car park is only available for the duration of functions and double parking will occur.  The car park is locked at all other times and immediately after a function. 

Disability access to the ground floor is available through double doors, but the upper floor will be difficult to access because of the historic, listed spiral staircase. Some surfaces (particularly the roof terrace) may be uneven and slippery which can be a trip hazard."

Brief description

"Haldon Belvedere or Lawrence Castle as it was originally known was built on a high ridge above Haldon House which lies to the east of the ridge after the estate came into the ownership of the Sir Robert Palk following his time as the Governor of Madras. His wealth had been made whilst working with the East India Company and as Paymaster and Commissary in the field to the Indian Army. He lavishly remodelled the house which had been built in the style of Buckingham House in St James Park (now Buckingham Palace) by the previous owners, the Clifford family. They had also commenced the major landscaping of the area which included remodelling the ridge in the ‘picturesque’ style of the second half of the 18th century, and in 1788 Sir Robert built the Haldon Belvedere as a memorial to his friend Major-General Stringer Lawrence with whom he had been associated in India."

Address

Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle)

Belvedere House

Higher Ashton

Exeter EX6 7QY

Email

haldonbelvedere@gmail.com

Phone

Devon Historic Buildings Trust - Debbie Parnall
for Haldon Belvedere Ceremony & Apartment availability, bookings and payments e: haldonbelvedere@gmail.com Tel: 01392 833846

Website

https://www.haldonbelvedere.co.uk

Directions

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

https://www.haldonbelvedere.co.uk/visit/opening-times/

Transport

Amenities

Weddings https://www.haldonbelvedere.co.uk/weddings/

Accommodation: "The fully self contained second floor apartment is available for short term self catering lets and is popular with those seeking somewhere special to stay or looking for a unique setting to celebrate an anniversary, a birthday celebrations, Christmas or just to get away from it all."