Addington Palace
An eighteenth-century Palladian-style house later used by Archbishops of Canterbury, now operating as a venue for private events and celebrations.
Addington Palace est un château situé à London Borough of Croydon, England, au Royaume-Uni. Le registre le désigne comme « Grade II* listed building ». Données issues de Wikidata.
Register entry — Addington Palace. National Heritage List for England reference: 1358819. Recorded designation: Grade II* listed building.
First listed: 1951-01-29. This is the listing date, not a construction date.
Source: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1358819
The register identity was cross-checked against the official record name, coordinates and grade on 21 October 2026.
An English editorial overview and visiting guidance are available in this dossier. Check the linked official information for current opening times, access and booking arrangements.
Fiche
- Palladian country house and former ecclesiastical residence
- Royaume-Uni
- London Borough of Croydon
- United Kingdom
- other
- 1951-01-29
Lecture éditoriale
The estate's official history connects the present mansion with Barlow Trecothick, a merchant and former Lord Mayor of London. Its Palladian character belongs to an eighteenth-century country-house setting rather than a medieval royal castle.
The house subsequently served as a residence for Archbishops of Canterbury before later institutional and hospitality uses. These changing functions are important to its history: the word 'palace' here reflects an ecclesiastical association and should not be taken as proof that the present house was originally built as a royal residence.
The current operator presents reception rooms and grounds for weddings, celebrations, corporate occasions and filming. These uses continue the building's history of adaptation but do not establish unrestricted public access.
Our editorial reading: compare the architectural setting of a country retreat with the social and institutional roles acquired later.
Sources: https://addington-palace.co.uk/about-us/our-history/ and https://addington-palace.co.uk/ (checked 21 October 2026).
Conseils de visite
Contact the current operator about any specific visit, event or access arrangement. A venue enquiry or private booking is different from admission to a regularly open historic-house attraction.
Localisation et visite
Confirmez les horaires, les conditions d’accès et les réservations auprès du lieu lui-même. Ces indications suivent la notice source.
Sources et crédits
Notice source : Wikidata
Notice source : Eigen redactie
Notice source : Eigen redactie
Notice source : National Heritage List for England (Historic England)
Notice source : Wikimedia Commons
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