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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 open, regardless of weather, 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
The 801 Bus runs hourly between Cheltenham and Chipping Norton, connecting with rail services at Moreton-in-Marsh. For Chastleton alight at Little Compton (Brewery Lane stop) and follow road signs to Chastleton Village. This is a 1 mile walk along a lane, traffic is light, but be aware of cars.
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.
Explore the house at Chastleton to discover historic textiles, rare glassware, and intricate plasterwork ceilings.
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.
Wednesdays to Sundays 27 November - 15 December: enjoy the nostalgia of a 1960s-style country Christmas, reminiscent of the parties hosted by last owners Barbara and Alan Clutton-Brock. Explore rooms decorated to represent the Clutton-Brocks' chaotic but cosy style, with paper chains, tinsel, trees and piles of wrapped presents. Younger visitors can look out for Christmas mice hidden throughout the house. Normal property admission price applies (free for National Trust members and under-fives).
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.
27 November - 15 December: experience a 1960s Christmas in the style of Chastleton's last owners, Barbara and Alan Clutton-Brock.
5 and 12 December: a rare chance to see Chastleton after dark, decorated for a perfectly cosy 1960s Christmas.
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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Chastleton is generously supported by the work of National Trust volunteering and supporter groups in Oxfordshire, Buckingham and Berkshire. You can join to support us and other local places.
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