Banqueting House, Gibside facts for kids
The Banqueting House is a special building from the 1700s. It is part of the huge Gibside estate, which is close to Newcastle upon Tyne in England. This building has a unique look, often called "Gothick" style. It means it looks like older, medieval buildings but was built much later.
A banqueting house was a separate party place. Rich people built them in their gardens. They were used only for fun events and big meals. The Banqueting House at Gibside was built in 1746. It was designed by Daniel Garrett. Sir George Bowes owned it. He was very rich because his land had lots of coal.
The Banqueting House stands on the highest part of the Gibside estate. From here, you can see amazing views of the Derwent Valley. Inside, there are three rooms. The main hall is about 10 meters (32 feet) wide. There are also two smaller rooms next to it.
After the 1920s, the Gibside estate was left empty. The Banqueting House started to fall apart. It became an old, empty shell. Later, the estate was given to the National Trust. This group helps protect historic places. They then leased some parts of the land to the Forestry Commission.
Saving the Banqueting House
The Landmark Trust is another group that saves old buildings. They took over the Banqueting House in 1977. They worked hard to fix it up and make it new again. The restoration work was finished by 1981. Thanks to their efforts, this historic building can be enjoyed today.
