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Discover the myths and memories of an ancient country house, a compelling time capsule of 400 years of family life
Chastleton, near Moreton-in-Marsh, Oxfordshire, GL56 0SU
Asset | Opening time |
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House | 13:00 - 17:00 |
Garden | 13:00 - 17:00 |
Last entry into the house is one hour before closing. Following periods of heavy rainfall, we close the more formal parts of our garden to protect the grass paths and lawns. The bark path Wilderness Walk is always open for visitors to enjoy, offering fine views of the house and other garden areas.
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £14.30 | £13.00 |
Child | £7.20 | £6.50 |
Family | £35.80 | £32.50 |
1 adult family | £21.50 | £19.50 |
Group Adult | £12.35 | |
Group Child | £6.18 |
Welcome on leads in the car park, parkland, forecourt and stable yard (assistance dogs only in the garden).
Accessible parking available closer to the house, however please go to the visitor reception first to get your ticket. No step-free access to the house. House has one wheelchair for ground floor use only. Accessible toilets available near the house and in Visitor Reception. Braille guides available. Induction Loop in visitor reception. Baby changing facilities. Assistance dogs only in the house and garden.
6 miles from Stow-on-the-Wold. Approach only from A436 between A44 (west of Chipping Norton) and Stow
Parking: free, 270 yards (short steep hill)
Sat Nav: Use GL56 0SP to the Greedy Goose pub (currently closed), then follow brown signs. Do not follow signs to Chastleton village.
Moreton-in-Marsh 4 miles
Jacobean mansion, built in the early 17th century.
Small and intimate series of spaces including the Best Garden, Kitchen Garden, Wilderness Walk and Croquet Lawns where the rules of the game were codified.
Church teas are available on most open days, by arrangement of local charities and the Church (not National Trust).
Traditional dovecote, which belonged to a long-demolished house on the land.
A series of discrete spaces which provide an intimate setting for the house. Clipped topiary and neat croquet lawns are contrasted with the more natural Wilderness Walk. The newly-restored Best Garden offers changing floral displays from May to September.
Chastleton is a one pawprint rated place. Dogs are welcome on leads in the car park, parkland, forecourt and stableyard (assistance dogs only in the house and garden). There may be restrictions in place on farmland or in woodland at certain times of the year, such as during lambing season. Please look out for any local notices advising of these restrictions while you're visiting with your dog.
The second Tuesday of every month, May - September, 10am-3pm: bring a sketchbook, notebook, camera or other creative tool to find inspiration in Chastleton's gardens out of normal visiting hours. With fewer visitors, you'll be able to enjoy peace and space as you follow in the footsteps of the creative minds who've made Chastleton their home. Free for National Trust members, £5 for non-members.
Tuesdays 28 May and 29 October, 1.45-4pm: spend the afternoon with our conservation team discovering Chastleton’s unique approach to conservation and what goes on behind the scenes to preserve this Cotswold gem. £25 per person.
Browse the second-hand bookshop, purchase some local home-grown produce, or pick up a few plants to create your own Chastleton garden back at home.
Spend the afternoon with our conservation team discovering Chastleton’s unique approach to conservation and what goes on behind the scenes to preserve this Cotswold gem.
Follow in the footsteps of Chastleton's creative minds. Bring a paintbrush, pencil, camera or notebook and enjoy a quiet, art focussed, out-of-hours garden opening.
Discover more about the unique textiles collection at Chastleton, from handstitched & woven items dating back to the 17th century to more contemporary items.
A rare gem of a Jacobean country house, Chastleton House was built between 1607 and 1612 by the prosperous wool merchant, Walter Jones, as an impressive statement of his wealth and power.
Owned by the same increasingly impoverished family until 1991, the house remained essentially unchanged for nearly 400 years as the interiors and contents gradually succumbed to the ravages of time.
With virtually no intrusion from the 21st century, this fascinating place exudes an informal and timeless atmosphere in a gloriously unspoilt setting. We don't have a shop or tea-room, so you can truly imagine you have stepped back in time.
Important information
Last entry to the house is at 4pm to allow sufficent time to enjoy your visit.
Chastleton was built as a display of wealth and status, but eventually fell into a state of romantic neglect. Discover the history of this fine 17th-century country house.
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