LAMBTON CASTLE, MAY 2023.

Lambton Castle.
History
Largely constructed as it is between 1820 and 1828 by John Lambton, first Earl of Durham and one-time Governor General of Canada, it was built around Harraton Hall, a 17th-century mansion. The castle was designed by architects Joseph Bonomi the Elder and his son Ignatius and built in the style of a Norman castle, as was the fashion of the time.
Later additions to the house built by Sydney Smirke in 1862-65, including the great hall, were largely demolished in 1932.[1] The structure had suffered from subsidence. In the 1930s the family moved to the smaller Biddick Hall on the estate.
The park that surrounds the castle is bordered by a high wall. The family keep going its annual pheasant shoot. The grounds from 1972 until 1980 accommodated a venture which closed, Lambton Lion Park.
Later the family have sold Biddick Woods enabling a link road from the A182 to the A690 in Houghton le Spring and new business units.
In 2012, the castle was the setting of the BBC One drama The Paradise.
On 30 December 2015 plans for the estate's development were submitted to the local planning authority to help fund park upkeep and conservation, with a vision to turn the castle into a wedding venue, boutique hotel or both, aiming to spend £26 million to £28.5 million on building and labour. The plans were submitted by the Trustees of Lord Durham’s 1989 Voluntary Settlement, which manages the estate on behalf of the family.

[@andrefreitas63]

very nice video of this castle and surround 👍👍

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

Thanks very much.

[@flyguy1359]

Very relaxing! Love it 😊

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

Thanks very much.

[@DavesEpicPhoneShots]

This castle and its surrounding location is really amazingly beautiful! So lush and green. The slow serene flight along with the peaceful music allows the viewer to enjoy the scenery.🤩

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

Glad you enjoyed it, I shall return in the Autumn to do another video.

[@AirViewChannel]

very pretty this castle in its green setting

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

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[@johnnymac26]

Top class video those colours are spot on.

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

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[@DFDVP]

Loved it - yet another Running Cross country venue but nice to see it from the air

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

Pleased you enjoyed watching it.

[@starshipwonaprize-dronevideos]

Great video - and the clouds were wonderful.

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

Thanks very much.

[@lunopark500]

Wow. It's was very nice to watch. Beautiful flying mate. Thank you 🏰🌱💯👍

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

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[@robodrone5662]

Great shots 👍

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

Thanks for the visit

[@Millerium-MichaelMiller]

Beautiful footage , awesome colors !! Great job , my friend !!

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rsmickeymooproductions4877]

Brilliant footage. Love the colours of the trees. I bet it's even better in Autumn

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

I will go back then and give it a try to see what we can get.

[@rsmickeymooproductions4877]

@@PeaceDroneAerialVideo Trying to get a decent day in Autumn is quite tricky. Good luck on that.

[@augustocaldasdrones9252]

Lindo lugar amigo 👍🏽

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

THANKS.

[@traveldronevideos]

Nice video mate. Sooo relaxing to watch. Amazing background with 'dramatic' clouds. Nice work. 👍

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@DavidLorenzoFlorida]

*Good flight! The castle and surrounding grounds look nice. 👍*

[@PeaceDroneAerialVideo]

They are nice, building a new lot of houses very near at the moment.

[@76horizon]

How much?