{"id":17,"date":"2026-01-26T11:56:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T11:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suryahotels.staging.journeyagency.travel\/the-ridings-restaurant-rooms\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:33:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:33:28","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/suryahotels.staging.journeyagency.travel\/the-ridings-restaurant-rooms\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-17\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-17-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"c-row siteorigin-panels-stretch c-row--spacing-xlarge panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-17-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-17-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-17-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_journey-hero panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-journey-hero so-widget-journey-hero-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<header class=\"c-hero  \">\n    <div class=\"c-hero__inner\">\n        <div class=\"c-hero__content\">\n            \n<header class=\"o-heading-group c-hero__heading-group\">\n            <p class=\"o-heading-group__preheading c-hero__preheading\">\n            OUR STORY        <\/p>\n    \n            <h2 class=\"o-heading-group__heading c-hero__heading\">\n            Centuries in the making        <\/h2>\n    \n            <h1 class=\"o-heading-group__subheading c-hero__subheading\">\n            The history of our Hertforshire hotel         <\/h1>\n    <\/header>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n            \n    <figure\n        class=\"o-media-container o-media-container--image c-hero__media-container c-hero__background\"\n            >\n\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hotelcms-staging.imgix.net\/suryahotels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/birch_hi_res_32-Large.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhBAADAIAAAAAAAAAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAAEAAMAAAIDhI9WADs=\" class=\"imgix-fluid \/ o-media-container__media c-hero__media\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"lazy\"  \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n            <button class=\"c-hero__scroller\" data-module=\"scroll-to\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n    <path d=\"M24 10V38M24 38L38 24M24 38L10 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/header>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-17-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"c-row c-row--spacing-xlarge panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-17-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-17-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-17-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_journey-text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-journey-text so-widget-journey-text-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><article class=\"c-text  c-text--intro\">\n\n    \n    <section class=\"c-text__content\">\n        <p>From royal palace to Georgian mansion, The Ridings has evolved over centuries on the historic Theobalds Estate. Now part of Surya Hotels, it offers a thoughtful place to dine and stay, shaped by its remarkable past.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    \n<\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-17-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"c-row c-row--spacing-small panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-17-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-17-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-17-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_journey-heading-group panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-journey-heading-group so-widget-journey-heading-group-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<header class=\"o-heading-group c-heading-group  c-heading-group--reduce-size c-heading-group__heading-group\">\n    \n            <h2 class=\"o-heading-group__heading\">\n            Here\u2019s the story         <\/h2>\n    \n    <\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-17-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"c-row panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-17-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-17-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-17-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_journey-cta panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-journey-cta so-widget-journey-cta-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>    <article class=\"c-cta  c-cta--reduce-font\">\n\n                    \n    <figure\n        class=\"o-media-container o-media-container--image c-cta__media-container\"\n            >\n\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hotelcms-staging.imgix.net\/suryahotels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/birch_hi_res_09-Large.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhBAADAIAAAAAAAAAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAAEAAMAAAIDhI9WADs=\" class=\"imgix-fluid \/ o-media-container__media c-cta__media\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"lazy\"  \/>\n    <\/figure>\n        \n        <section class=\"c-cta__content\">\n                            \n<header class=\"o-heading-group c-cta__heading-group\">\n    \n            <h2 class=\"o-heading-group__heading c-cta__heading\">\n            The Ridings        <\/h2>\n    \n    <\/header>            \n                            <section class=\"c-cta__text\">\n                    <p>From royal residence to country house and conference centre, The Ridings has continually adapted. Today, as a Surya Hotels property, it blends historic character with modern comfort for today\u2019s guests.<\/p>\n                <\/section>\n            \n            \n                    <\/section>\n\n    <\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-17-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"c-row c-row--spacing-xlarge panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-17-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-17-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-17-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_journey-cta panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-journey-cta so-widget-journey-cta-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>    <article class=\"c-cta c-cta--layout-content-left c-cta--reduce-font\">\n\n                    \n    <figure\n        class=\"o-media-container o-media-container--image c-cta__media-container\"\n            >\n\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hotelcms-staging.imgix.net\/suryahotels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/IMG_1103-Large.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhBAADAIAAAAAAAAAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAAEAAMAAAIDhI9WADs=\" class=\"imgix-fluid \/ o-media-container__media c-cta__media\" alt=\"\" data-load=\"lazy\"  \/>\n    <\/figure>\n        \n        <section class=\"c-cta__content\">\n                            \n<header class=\"o-heading-group c-cta__heading-group\">\n    \n            <h2 class=\"o-heading-group__heading c-cta__heading\">\n            Surya Hotels         <\/h2>\n    \n    <\/header>            \n                            <section class=\"c-cta__text\">\n                    <p>In 2025 the hotel was brought by Surya Hotels, a family-owned collection of distinctive UK hotels, each rooted in its location. The group focuses on warm hospitality, thoughtful design and comfortable stays, with properties ranging from historic landmarks to modern retreats<\/p>\n                <\/section>\n            \n            \n                    <\/section>\n\n    <\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-17-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"c-row siteorigin-panels-stretch c-row--spacing-xlarge panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-17-5\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-17-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-17-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_journey-multimedia panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-journey-multimedia so-widget-journey-multimedia-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><article class=\"c-multimedia\">\n    \n    <figure\n        class=\"o-media-container o-media-container--multiple c-multimedia__media-container o-slider\"\n        data-module='slider'    >\n\n        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><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-journey-list so-widget-journey-list-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><article class=\"c-list  \">\n    \n    <section class=\"c-list__content\">\n        \n<header class=\"o-heading-group c-list__heading-group\">\n            <p class=\"o-heading-group__preheading c-list__preheading\">\n            Our History        <\/p>\n    \n            <h2 class=\"o-heading-group__heading c-list__heading\">\n            Timeline of events        <\/h2>\n    \n    <\/header>\n        <section class=\"c-list__text\">\n            <p>Key moments that have shaped The Ridings, from royal estate to hotel.<\/p>\n        <\/section>\n\n        \n<ul class=\"o-list \">\n    \n        <li class=\"o-list-item\">\n\n            \n                            <h3 class=\"o-list-item__heading\">\n                    1572\u20131596                 <\/h3>\n            \n            \n                            <h4 class=\"o-list-item__subheading\">\n                    Royal visits                <\/h4>\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"o-list-item__text\">\n                    <p>Elizabeth I visits Theobalds Palace at least eight times during her reign.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/li>\n    \n        <li class=\"o-list-item\">\n\n            \n                            <h3 class=\"o-list-item__heading\">\n                    1607                <\/h3>\n            \n            \n                            <h4 class=\"o-list-item__subheading\">\n                    A king\u2019s favourite residence                <\/h4>\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"o-list-item__text\">\n                    <p>James I exchanges Hatfield House for Theobalds, making it his country home.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/li>\n    \n        <li class=\"o-list-item\">\n\n            \n                            <h3 class=\"o-list-item__heading\">\n                    1625                <\/h3>\n            \n            \n                            <h4 class=\"o-list-item__subheading\">\n                    Death of James I                <\/h4>\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"o-list-item__text\">\n                    <p>King James I dies at Theobalds Palace, cementing its royal significance.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/li>\n    \n        <li class=\"o-list-item\">\n\n            \n                            <h3 class=\"o-list-item__heading\">\n                    1650                <\/h3>\n            \n            \n                            <h4 class=\"o-list-item__subheading\">\n                    Death of James I                <\/h4>\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"o-list-item__text\">\n                    <p>Following the Civil War, Parliament orders the palace dismantled for materials.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/li>\n    \n        <li class=\"o-list-item\">\n\n            \n                            <h3 class=\"o-list-item__heading\">\n                    1763                <\/h3>\n            \n            \n                            <h4 class=\"o-list-item__subheading\">\n                    Georgian mansion built                <\/h4>\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"o-list-item__text\">\n                    <p>Merchant George Prescott builds a new Georgian house, now the hotel\u2019s core.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/li>\n    \n        <li class=\"o-list-item\">\n\n            \n                            <h3 class=\"o-list-item__heading\">\n                    1820s                <\/h3>\n            \n            \n                            <h4 class=\"o-list-item__subheading\">\n                    The Meux Family era                <\/h4>\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"o-list-item__text\">\n                    <p>The brewing family expands the house with Victorian wings and a tower.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/li>\n    \n        <li class=\"o-list-item\">\n\n            \n                            <h3 class=\"o-list-item__heading\">\n                    1929                <\/h3>\n            \n            \n                            <h4 class=\"o-list-item__subheading\">\n                    Change of use                <\/h4>\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"o-list-item__text\">\n                    <p>The house passes from private ownership into institutional use.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/li>\n    \n        <li class=\"o-list-item\">\n\n            \n                            <h3 class=\"o-list-item__heading\">\n                    1939 \u2013 1945                <\/h3>\n            \n            \n                            <h4 class=\"o-list-item__subheading\">\n                    Wartime service                <\/h4>\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"o-list-item__text\">\n                    <p>Theobalds serves as a military headquarters during the Second World War.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/li>\n    \n        <li class=\"o-list-item\">\n\n            \n                            <h3 class=\"o-list-item__heading\">\n                    1990s                <\/h3>\n            \n            \n                            <h4 class=\"o-list-item__subheading\">\n                    Becomes a hotel                <\/h4>\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"o-list-item__text\">\n                    <p>The house is converted into a conference centre and hotel.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/li>\n    \n        <li class=\"o-list-item\">\n\n            \n                            <h3 class=\"o-list-item__heading\">\n                    2020                <\/h3>\n            \n            \n                            <h4 class=\"o-list-item__subheading\">\n                    Lifestyle reimagining                <\/h4>\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"o-list-item__text\">\n                    <p>The estate is reimagined as a lifestyle hotel and members\u2019 club.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/li>\n    \n        <li class=\"o-list-item\">\n\n            \n                            <h3 class=\"o-list-item__heading\">\n                    January 2025                <\/h3>\n            \n            \n                            <h4 class=\"o-list-item__subheading\">\n                    Surya Hotels acquisition                <\/h4>\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"o-list-item__text\">\n                    <p>Surya Hotels acquires the estate following Birch\u2019s administration.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/li>\n    \n        <li class=\"o-list-item\">\n\n            \n                            <h3 class=\"o-list-item__heading\">\n                    January 2025                <\/h3>\n            \n            \n                            <h4 class=\"o-list-item__subheading\">\n                    The Ridings today                <\/h4>\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"o-list-item__text\">\n                    <p>Now operating as The Ridings Restaurant &amp; Rooms under Surya Hotels.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n            <\/section>\n\n    \n    <figure\n        class=\"o-media-container o-media-container--image c-list__media-container\"\n         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