New Lodge was opened September 1942 at a cost of £24,000 and started out as temporary wartime home for 99 boys aged five to 14 years. In August of 1947 it became a mixed accommodation for children aged five to 17 years. In 1955 there were three children all brothers who were transferred to Foley House. The home finally closed November 1956.

History of New Lodge:

In 1992 a reunion of ex-Barnardo boys who lived at New Lodge between 1950-1955 was arranged. The day was such a success it has become a bi-annual event.

In 1956, the building was purchased by the British Transport Commission for £24,000. After refurbishment, costing over £100,000, it was used as a training school for railway catering staff. Barbour Index purchased New Lodge in January 1972 and took up occupation in June of the same year after further refurbishment.

In the years since 1974, further refurbishment work has been carried out on the interior and exterior of the building and the gardens. As well as making the building a better place in which to work, the objective was to restore the property, so far as is practicable, to its original condition and decoration.

New Lodge is currently used as offices. It was last offered for sale by Strutt & Parker in 2004.