Mells Park is a country estate of 140 hectares (350 acres) near Mells, Somerset, England. It originated as a 17th-century deer park, probably created by the Horner family, who had been the owners of Mells Manor from 1543. The Horners expanded the park and planted extensive woodlands, resulting in a large collection of mature trees, especially 18th-century plantings of oak, lime and beech. The park is Grade II listed in the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.[1] It contains Park House, also known as Mells Park House, a Grade II* listed building,[2] built in 1925 in neoclassical style by the architect Edwin Lutyens, replacing an 18th-century house of the same name. It is c. 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Mells Manor House, which does not lie within the park.[3]
During 1987–90, Park House was used for secret negotiations between the African National Congress and the South African government.
The estate is a venue for game shooting.[4]
- ^ Historic England. "Mells Park (1001150)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ^ Historic England. "Park House (1058296)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ^ Foyle and Pevsner (2011), pp. 556–557.
- ^ "Official website". Retrieved 4 November 2014.