SAVE WINGFIELD MANOR

Wingfield Manor

A Beautiful Part of Amber Valley Heritage and of Our Nation's Story

Not long ago I was lucky enough to be given a tour of Wingfield Manor by its current owner, and what a charming and knowledgeable tour guide he was too! These magnificent ruins sit looking over the beautiful countryside of South Wingfield and have more than a few stories to tell.

Built in the 15th Century, the Manor is a striking example of a late medieval mansion. It is even said to have inspired Hampton Court Palace.

Not only is the Manor beautiful, even today, but it boasts a fascinating storied history. It’s most famous resident was undoubtedly Mary, Queen of Scots, who was kept as a prisoner here on two separate occasions. It's believed that the Manor played a part in the infamous Babington Plot.

Over the years it has also been a battleground, during the English Civil War; a strategic munitions store, during World War II; and, it was even home to one of the country’s first flushing toilets.

Sadly, the Manor is currently closed to the public due to its deteriorating condition.

 A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity

English Heritage has been responsible for the site’s upkeep, but the costs involved in making it accessible to the public have proved prohibitive. It is now listed on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register due to its deteriorating condition.

However, the current owner told me that he has decided it is time to move on and sell this historic monument.

I spoke to the trustees of the Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust (DHBT) and we agreed that this could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to protect the Manor for generations to come and open it back up to the public.

Add Your Name to Save Wingfield Manor

by June 30th

We are calling on members of the public to add their names to a petition, asking the government to recognise the importance of Wingfield Manor and to take steps to ensure it is made once more accessible to the public, and available for everyone to enjoy.

The petition will be available at the following locations until June 30th, after which I will present it in Parliament.

South Wingfield

Wingfield Station

Old Station Road, South Wingfield, DE55 7NH

The Old Yew Tree Inn

51 Manor Road, South Wingfield, DE55 7NH

South Wingfield Social Club

43 High Rd, South Wingfield, Alfreton DE55 7LX

Alfreton

Alfreton House Tea Rooms

127 High St, Alfreton, DE55 7HH

The Moot Bar

19, 19a, Church St, Alfreton, DE55 7AH

Alfreton Indoor Market

Institute Lane, Alfreton, DE55 7BQ

Bluebells of Alfreton - Open 8-4pm Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Alfreton Indoor Market, Institute Lane, Alfreton, DE55 7BQ

Parkside Stables

Wingfield Road, Alfreton, DE55 7AP

Ripley

Town Council Office or Amber Valley Borough Council Reception

Town Hall, Market Place, Ripley DE5 3BT

Ripley's Fish and Chips

1 New Street, Ripley DE5 3BN

Heage

Heage Windmill

Chesterfield Road, Heage, Belper DE56 2BH

If you would like to collect signatures yourself, please call 020 7219 2737 or email: Linsey.farnsworth.mp@parliament.uk