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Berkeley Castle
Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BQ. (01453
511915
Berkeley Family home for
850 years. A free one hour guided tour is included in the admission
price or you can wander through the Castle at your own speed. There is
also a Butterfly Farm. open March-October(can be limited times).
Admission is charged.
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Blenheim Palace JJJJJ
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PX. (01993
811325.
Blenheim Palace was built for
John Churchill in recognition of his victory over France at the battle
of Blenheim in 1704. The stately home is now designated a World Heritage
Site. The Palace is surrounded by 2000 acres of parkland designed by
Capability Brown. open March-October.(Park is open all year).
Admission is charged. more...
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Buscot Park
Buscot, near Faringdon, Oxfordshire.(
The home of Lord and Lady Faringdon. Buscot Park was built by Edward
Loveden Townsend in the late 18th century and the formal gardens include
designs by tne eminent 20th century designer Sir Harold Peto. The
estate is open from April-September, Wednesdays,Thursdays and Fridays
for the house and gardens, with the gardens open on Mondays and
Tuesdays, various weekends and Bank Holidays. Admission is
charged.Facilities include toilets and tearooms. more...
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Broughton Castle
Banbury, Oxfordshire. (01295
276070
www.broughtoncastle.demon.co.uk
The home of Lord and Lady Saye and Sele and has been in the ownership
of the same family for over 600 years.
Open May-September on Wednesday and Sundays, with Thursdays in
July and August and Bank Holiday Sundays and Mondays 2-5pm. |
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Chavanage House
Chavenage, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8XP. (01666
502329.
www.chavenage.com |
Chastleton House
Chastleton, Oxfordshire. (01494
755560.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk. |
Corsham Court
Corsham, Wiltshire. |
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Farnborough Hall
Farnborough, Oxfordshire, OX17 1DU. (01295
690002.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
This 17th century property is the home of the
Holbech family. The landscaped gardens are unchanged and includes a
broad terrace and ornamental temples.
Open from April-September on Wednesdays and
Saturdays 2-6pm. Admission is £3.60.
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Kelmscott Manor
Kelmscott, Near Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3HF. (01367
252486.
www.kelmscottmanor.co.uk
This was the home of William Morris the great poet and craftsmen of
the 19th century.
The property is open from April to September on Wednesdays 11.00am
-1.00pm and 2.00pm-5.00pm and on the third Saturday in April, May, June
and September. and the first and third Saturdays in July and August.
Access to the house is by a timed ticket and entry costs £7.00.
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Newark Park
Ozleworth, Gloucestershire, GL12 7PZ. (01453
842644.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk.
This property is owned by the
National Trust. Newark Park was building began in the 16th century and
continued into the 18th century when the architect James Wyatt
remodelled the house. open April-September.(limited times). Admission
charged.
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Owlpen Manor
Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5BZ. (01453
860261.
www.owlpen.com |
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Rousham House
Rousham, Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire. (01869
347110.
The house was built in 1635 by Sir Robert Dormer and is still in the
hands of the same family. The property is unspoilt by commerialism and
there are limited vacilities, no tearooms or shops so it remains for
yourselves to cater for your neends.
The gardens are open all year, daily 10am-4.30pm and the house is
open Wednesday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays from April to September
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Snowshill Manor
Snowshill, Worcestershire, WR12 7JU. (01386
852410.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk.
Snowshill Manor is a National
Trust property and is the home of Charles Wade's collection of
craftsmanship including English, Oriental and European furniture and
musical instruments. This is a busy place and entry to the House is on a
timed ticket. open March-November.(limited times). Admission is
charged.
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Stanton Harcourt Manor House & Gardens
Stanton Harcourt, Oxfordshire. (01865
880117.
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Sudeley Castle & Gardens
Winchcombe, Gloucestershire.
(01242 604308
Steeped in history, Sudeley
Castle was the home of Katherine Parr, Queen to Henry V111, and
visited by several other wives of the infamous King. The Castle is
surrounded by a 14 acre garden. There are various exhibitions, a
playground, coffee shop and gift shop. Open March-October. Admission
is charged more...
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Woodchester Mansion
Nympsfield, Gloucestershire, GL10 3TS. (01453
750457.
www.woodchestermansion.org.uk
Woodchester Mansion is a 19th century,
unfinished masterpiece. Hidden in a secluded valley (owned by the
National Trust) it is held on a long term lease from the local council
by the Woodchester Mansion Trust and is undergoing extensive repair. open
Easter-October. Admission is charged.
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