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Buscot Park
Late 18th-century house, set in enchanting landscaped grounds
Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 8BU
Opening times for 21 December 2024
Asset Opening time House Closed Grounds Closed Tea-room Closed The grounds (when open) are open from 2.00pm to 6.00pm The house (when open) opens at 2.00pm. Last entry to the house is 5.00pm The tea room is open on the same days as the house, from 2.00pm until 5.30pm (last orders). Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic lunch from 1.00pm: tables and seats are available adjacent to the visitor car park. The lavatories will be open, but please note that entry to the house and grounds is not permitted until 2.00pm.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £9.00 Child £4.50 Over 65s £7.00 House and Grounds
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Car park
Tea-room
Dogs allowed
Dogs welcome in paddock (overflow car park) only.
Toilet
Accessible parking close to the ticket office. Braille guides available. Induction Loop availabe in tea-room and ticket office. Mobility vehicle and wheelchair available to borrow from ticket office. No level access to the house. House unsuitable for wheelchairs and walking aids.
Accessible toilet
Narrow corridors
Braille (guide or menu)
Powered mobility vehicle available
Drop-off point
Steps/uneven terrain
Induction loop
By road
on south side of A417
Parking: free
On foot
4 miles by footpath from Faringdon, 3½ miles from Lechlade
By train
Oxford 18 miles, Swindon 12 miles
By bus
services from Oxford and Swindon to Faringdon and Swindon to Lechlade (passing close Swindon train station)
By bicycle
Planning your visit
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Highlights
House
Late 18th-century house, set in enchanting landscaped grounds. This property is administered on our behalf by Lord Faringdon. You can find out more about the property on Lord Faringdon's website, www.buscot-park.com
Garden
Extensive pleasure gardens, including the Four Seasons garden, the Peto Water garden and woodland avenues.
Eating
The tea-room offers a range of cakes and drinks.
Things to see and do
This property is administered on our behalf by Lord Faringdon
You can find out more about the property on Lord Faringdon's website. On arrival, all visitors, including members of the National Trust, must acquire an admission ticket from the Ticket Office before entering the gardens and grounds.
Places to stay
Old Slaughter House
A charming cottage that’s perfect for a simple country break.
Lock Cottage
A charming and cosy Thames-side cottage with a pretty garden close to the Thames Path.
Upcoming events
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About Buscot Park
Family home of Lord Faringdon, who continues to care for the property as well as the family art collection, the Faringdon Collection, which is displayed in the house.
Consequently, despite the grandeur of their scale, both the house and grounds remain intimate and idiosyncratic and very much a family home. They also continue to change and develop as nothing is preserved in aspic here...
Outside enjoy a new water feature, Faux Fall, by David Harber. Inside, discover contemporary glassware by Colin Reid and Sally Fawkes.
Important information: This property is administered on our behalf by Lord Faringdon. You can find out more about the property on Lord Faringdon's website.
All visitors, including members of the National Trust, must acquire a valid day ticket before entering the gardens and grounds.