Howick Hall

Howick Hall is a country house and estate in Northumberland, England, known as the ancestral seat of the Earls Grey. Its name is associated with a type of tea.

The history of Howick Hall dates back to 1319 when the estate came into the possession of the Grey family. Originally, a fortified tower house stood on this site, described in 1715 as a building with a square footprint, flat roof, and battlements. However, this structure was demolished in 1780. The current mansion was built in 1782 by Newcastle architect William Newton, with the original entrance on the south side. In 1809, the 2nd Earl Grey, Charles Grey, commissioned George Wyatt for an expansion, which involved moving the entrance to the north, enlarging the front hall, and extending the connections to the side wings. A terrace on the south side was also added. A fire destroyed the entire interior of the main house in 1926.