Staithe Barn refurbished

In 1953 there was a major flood on the East Anglian Coast. The staircase wall of Staithe Barn is built of chalk. It has been said that the chalk absorbed the seawater half a century ago and never recovered. This may or may not be correct, though we have now completely lined the wall of the staircase, matchboarded it and redecorated.
The balcony needed resurfacing and now sports a wooden Cedar floor. The railings have been modernised and the French windows replaced, along with the front door.
The thought behind the design was to attempt to reflect the former industrial use of the building, while giving it a modern, timeless nautical look.

Hospitality news

Posted 16/9/2011

Film Locations

Most recently we have been involved in the filming of a new series staring David Jason. For several weeks the crew and actors were around the estate. Previously we have hosted a number of units including filming "Bulla - the Movie" and hosting the unit locations for the popular BBC spy series "Spooks" and the new prodution of Jane Austin's "Emma" last summer, "Cosi" starring Richard E Grant and Sarah Brightman, an episode of the ITV series "Lewis" and for "Any Human Heart" with Jim Broadbent and Kim Cattrall.

Posted 16/9/2011

Shakespeare on the Estate

What a wonderful evenings we all had being entertained by Oddsocks Productions! In 2010 it was "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and in 2011 it was "Macbeth". We hope they will return with their quirky version of "Julius Caesar" in 2012. If you would like to be put on our mailing list please contact the Estate Office: 01442 252421 or estateoffice@gaddesdenestate.co.uk

Posted 3/2/2011

National Field Archery Championships

September saw the NFAS Championships being held in the woods of the Estate. About 500 people were based in Home Front Park to participate in this family sport, which was attended by competitors of all ages from around the country.