The Orangery
The 18th Century Orangery is the dramatic and magnificent
centrepiece to the gardens, it is fronted by an elegant terrace
with three ornate fountains featuring entwined dolphins and scallop
shells.
In 1973 when the Estate was acquired by the present owners,
the Orangery was in a ruinous state.
Four years later the restoration of this beautiful building was
completed and it was opened by the Queen in her Silver Jubilee
Year.
Built from 1786 to 1793 by Thomas Mansel Talbot to the design of
Anthony Keck, it is listed Grade I as one of the finest classical
buildings in Wales and of 275 feet in length it is the longest
Orangery in Britain.
Today the Function Suite hosts
weddings, conferences and receptions, part remains an Orangery and
is used for exhibitions.
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Last Updated: 01.07.2009