The Welbeck Project is a long-term vision that is securing the estate’s future by building a strong creative and sustainable community where people can both live and work.
Welbeck Abbey was founded as a monastery in 1153, after the Dissolution, the Abbey was bought by Bess of Harwick’s youngest son, Sir Charles Cavendish. It descended through the family and became the country seat to a succession of Dukes of Portland.
No matter what time of year you visit us, you'll always find things to do here at Welbeck.