Gnoll Mansion House Ruins
Cache placed with permission of Gnoll Country Park.
This Cache is not on the ruins but instead up a small hill which provides a nice viewpoint overlooking the ruins.
There is a steep drop near the cache so please do not climb any rocks or fences. A small path leading to the cache can be access just before you enter into the ruins.
The Gnoll House ruins are the remnants of a once-grand mansion in Gnoll Country Park, demolished in 1957 due to neglect, with only cellars and foundations visible today, offering a glimpse into the history of the influential Mackworth family and the estate's industrial past, now a focal point in the regenerated park for visitors.
A full digital reconstruction can be found on the Gnoll Country Park website. https://gnollcountrypark.co.uk/about/gnoll-house-digital-reconstruction/?fbclid=PAb21jcASVElBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAafMgLTwKaQhvX6ktz8CNVLZDgDRFoLQZSW5HDH455EtfkSHQ08yjW98FzncSA_aem_NFAwvItml2-saSf-CodlDQ
Further information can be found on information boards found at the ruins and in the visitors center by the car park and lake.
Gnoll Country Park features lakeside and woodland walks, cascades, a grotto, a coarse fishery, four ponds, a play area, an adventure playground and a visitor centre exploring the history and evolution of the estate. It has a shop, toilet facilities and a cafe.
Gnoll Country Park has a Pay and Display car park costing £3.50 up to 4 hours and £4.50 all day.