The Great Hall. This room (below) was built for the royal visit of James I of Scotland. The walls are garnished with weapons and trophies from around the world
The
James I Room (below). Named in honor of the King’s Royal visit
to Chillingham in 1603, this room is brilliantly furnished with Sir Humphrey's
copies of antique originals. It is famous for its Elizabethan ceiling of gilded
ribbing and walls lined with patterned silk. This fine Elizabethan room was one
of three, adjacent to each other, where the King would receive his guests. King
Charles I, only some weeks before his execution, stayed here for three days.
Edward
I Room (below). King Edward stayed here on his way to the
successful capture of William Wallace (Brave Heart). This room, which has been
restored to its 13th
century format, is the most ancient stateroom in the castle.
The
Plaque Room (below). Named for the fine plasterwork plaque
dedicated to the Grey family (above the fireplace), this room has many
photographs of visitors to the castle and a collection of books that relate to
Sir Humphry’s family.
The
Chapel (below). Once a library, the family now uses this
for private religious services. Supposedly, two unidentified skeletons were
found beneath the floor boards.
Gardens. This 1828 garden is the work of royal garden designer Sir Jeffrey Wyatville, who also constructed the gardens at Windsor Castle. The herbaceous border is the longest in Northern England.
What reputable haunted castle would be caught dead without a proper torture chamber?
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