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DITTON MANOR HISTORY

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A storied past, a timeless destination.

YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW.

960 years of history. Steeped in history since 1066, Ditton Manor was once held by William Fitzansculf under William the Conqueror and is proudly listed in the Domesday Book in 1086.

 

Over the centuries, it passed through noble families, witnessed the turbulence of the War of the Roses and the English Civil War, and became Crown land under Edward IV.

 

The estate later flourished under Sir Ralph Winwood, Secretary of State to King James I, and the influential Montagu family whose legacy endures to this day.

1066

Ditton Manor's history begins as an estate held by William Fitzansculf under William the Conqueror.

1455

Survived the 32-year-long civil war of the roses between the Houses of Lancaster and York for control of the throne.

1516

Home to King Henry VIII's daughter Queen Mary I, then passed to Queen Anne Boleyn.

1817

Rebuilt in its current design after a fire in 1812 destroyed the original building.

1917

Acquired by the Admiralty for £20,000 under the Defence of the Realm Act during World War I.

2013

Weddings for bright new futures begin at Ditton Manor.

2023

Netflix Queen Charlotte - A Bridgerton Story filmed on location at Ditton Manor.

Like a phoenix from the ashes.

HISTORY PRESERVED.

The manor you see today was rebuilt from the ashes of a devastating fire in 1812, faithfully restored by architect William Atkinson while preserving its original footprint.

 

With royal ties to Queen Mary I and Anne Boleyn, Ditton Manor has long captured the imagination of monarchs and nobles alike.


In the 20th century, Ditton Manor was acquired by the Admiralty and became home to the development of radar during World War I.

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A bright future.

SHAPED BY THE PAST, FOR THE FUTURE.

Ditton Manor evolves as a premier venue for weddings, corporate events, and as a filming location.


From intimate ceremonies to large-scale conferences and cinematic productions, including Netflix’s Queen Charlotte - A Bridgerton Story.

 

Ditton Manor offers an unforgettable backdrop shaped by centuries of story, splendour, and reinvention.

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