Welbeck Estate

About

Welbeck is one of the great traditional landed estates, nestled within Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire. Welbeck extends to some 15,000 acres, straddling the borders of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.Welbeck Abbey, within the heart of the estate, was initially founded as a monastery in 1153. After the dissolution of the monasteries, the Abbey was bought by Bess of Hardwick’s youngest son, Sir Charles Cavendish. It has since passed through the family and became the country seat to a succession of Dukes of Portland. Family members included the 3rd Duke of Portland, who was twice Prime Minister.