History of Clumber House to be displayed in new exhibition

The history of a Nottinghamshire mansion which was destroyed by several fires before it was eventually demolished in the 1930s is to be brought back to life in a never-before-seen exhibition - but only for a limited time.

Clumber House, which once stood in ancient Sherwood Forest, was constructed using only the finest materials from across the world and boasted a grand entrance hall, with a three-flight marble staircase.

But the mansion, owned by the Dukes of Newcastle, suffered two fires in 1879 and 1912, before it was demolished in 1938.

In a brand new temporary exhibition titled ‘The Imagined Mansion’, however, visitors can explore the lost rooms of Clumber House, where they can rest in the grand drawing and dining rooms, read in the library and experience other luxurious apartments that have been recreated "with a modern twist".

Jen Wicks, Visitor Services Supervisor at Clumber Park and involved in the installation of the exhibition said:

The exhibition will open every day from today until Sunday, June 26, and admission is free of charge.