The Harley Foundation
Coal Mining Stories
Explore the connections between the Welbeck Estate and coal mining – and celebrate the creativity of Nottinghamshire’s mining communities.
Set within the historic Dukeries, Welbeck Estate offers a distinctive day out where art, food, heritage and countryside come together. Explore contemporary exhibitions at The Harley Gallery, discover treasures from The Portland Collection, browse exceptional produce at Welbeck Farm Shop or pause for coffee, lunch and cake at The Harley Café.
Beyond the courtyard, visitors can enjoy peaceful walking trails, creative workshops, food and drink experiences, seasonal events and family-friendly activities across the wider estate. For four-legged visitors, Welbeck Dog Park offers two purpose-built, enclosed and pre-bookable fields, with secure fencing, shelters, water troughs and seating areas. From artisan learning and independent makers to woodland views and thoughtfully restored buildings, Welbeck is a place to slow down, explore and return to throughout the year.
Pull on your walking boots and explore the walking trails across the Welbeck Estate.
Explore the connections between the Welbeck Estate and coal mining – and celebrate the creativity of Nottinghamshire’s mining communities.
Visit to discover a museum of extraordinary objects and fascinating stories. See silver, tapestry, paintings and jewels, plus returning star items that visitors know and love – such as Michelangelo’s ‘Madonna of Silence’ or the pearl earring worn by Charles I at his execution.
Discover new ceramic works by Serena Korda in this exhibition exploring the three archetypes of a woman’s life: Maiden, Mother, and Crone.
Cuckney House is an 18th-century country manor house offering self-catering accommodation for up to 40 people in 15 bedrooms.
Set in a secluded woodland with manicured grounds, tennis courts, a BBQ area and hot tubs. The house also has a stunning function room which seats up to 50 and is ideal for self-catered weddings and events.Â
The largest of our barn conversions, Mrs Butterwick, has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a lounge, and a snug with a large farmhouse kitchen, including original feeding troughs. This self-catering cottage sleeps up to eight guests.
It includes a large garden and a hot tub, and it offers uninterrupted views of rolling fields and woodland.Â
The stunning three-bedroom La Roche has it all if you want a luxurious country escape. Sunlight floods the whole place thanks to a wow-factor floor-to-ceiling window at the very centre of the property. And if that wasn't enough, there is a hot tub in the garden. This self-catering holiday cottage sleeps up to six.Â
Situated in the heart of the historic Welbeck Village, this impressive ornate stone holiday cottage is full of original features, with all the cosy accessories for a relaxing stay. Sleeping four people in two bedrooms, the cottage forms part of The Winnings; a row of ornate almshouses built by Welbeck Abbey’s 6th Duke of Portland.Â
If you’re looking for a beautiful spot to escape to, then you’ll love our holiday cottage in the heart of Welbeck. You’ll find your own slice of tranquillity right here in this private rural historic estate, nestled within Sherwood Forest in north Nottinghamshire.
Sleeping four, this impressive stone cottage has been carefully restored to offer a relaxed and cosy retreat whilst retaining its historic character.Â
This idyllic, dog-friendly country retreat sleeps four in two bedrooms and has a lovely mezzanine bedroom, an enclosed garden with countryside views, and luxurious interiors.Â
This quaint, cosy two-bedroom, dog-friendly cottage sleeps three and makes for the perfect country retreat. It has plenty of public footpaths to explore from your doorstep and is set within its own private, enclosed garden and meadow.
The detached stone cottage has an open plan kitchen/diner and lounge area with a separate utility room and downstairs toilet and stairs leading up to a double bedroom, a single bedroom and a shower room.Â
