Stoke Park Pavilions, Northants.

Privately Owned
The two pavilions date from the 1620’s, and with parts of a curving colonade are all that is left of a large house with wings. One pavilion contained a chapel, the other a library. They are among the earliest examples of Palladian architecture in England. These are attractive buildings. Access is limited to a few days in August, and requires payment of a small fee. I remember having to drive down a long narrow lane avoiding the paintball site, waiting till the opening time, and knocking at the door of the keyholder’s cottage, and I think I was the sole visitor that afternoon. On the second visit (Aug 2012) it was open and there were other visitors and a friendly gardener. You can go inside the left-hand (ballroom) pavilion.
Various buildings from the original estate exist, under separate ownership and converted for residential use.
Pavilion L is now a wedding venue.