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A Country House Reborn: Nevill Holt and the Revitalisation of a Country Estate

‘The Country House Podcast’ team will look at the rise and fall of the English country house through the lens of Nevill Holt

This event finished on Friday 13 June 2025

Genre: Arts, Culture and Literature

Location: Theatre

Duration: 60 minutes

country house podcast - Nevil Holt. A large manor house agains a blue sky

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A Country House Reborn, learn about the rise and fall of country homes

Nevill Holt is first and foremost a family home, but it also embodies the story of ‘The English Country House’ in general; its evolution, its changing role in society, and how it has had to adapt to survive.

By exploring its architectural and social history (from its medieval origins and Elizabethan and Victorian alterations to its decline in the 20th century), in this live podcast recording ‘The Country House Podcast’ team will look at the rise and fall of the English country house through the lens of Nevill Holt… and celebrate the rebirth of this extraordinary home in recent years.

For events in The Spiegeltent choose between Stalls (general admission stalls seating)  or Private Booths (enjoy your own private booth for up to 5 people). Booths are located around the edge of the Spiegeltent and include a table in each. Choose a quantity of 1 for 1 booth (seating up to 5)

Nevill Holt Festival

The festival will continue to present a varied and rich programme of events in addition to opera that includes a wide range of talks and ‘in conversation’ events on visual art, culture, history, politics, wellbeing, sport and design as well as jazz, classical and world music performances, family events and comedy. See the full programme here. 

With panoramic views that look out over three counties, performance venues include the estate’s medieval chapel and award-winning theatre, with idyllic gardens designed by Chelsea gold medal winner, Rupert Golby. Festival-goers can enjoy outstanding pieces of modern British sculpture throughout the gardens, including works by Antony Gormley, Rachel Whiteread, Allen Jones and Marc Quinn