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Coleshill Village and Parkland
A perfect English village surrounded by a patchwork of fields, woodland spinneys, water meadow and parkland.
Coleshill Village & Parkland, Coleshill, Nr Swindon, Oxfordshire, SN6 7PT
Important notice
Following recent rain, footpaths around the estate are very muddy; particularly on the Coleshill Red Walk.
We are reviewing our estate walks and waymarkers for the Coleshill Purple and Brown walks are being removed.
Opening times for 22 January 2025
Asset Opening time Coleshill Village and Parkland Dawn - Dusk Coleshill Village Open Days (including Mill, Bunker and Farm Tours), take place every second Sunday of the month, April-October, 2pm-5pm (contact us for details). Estate Open for walking year round.
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Available for functions
The Timber Store, located in the Carpenters Yard, is available to book for private functions.
Dogs allowed
Dogs must be kept on a lead around livestock and in close control at all times.
Bookshop
The Wheelwrights Second-Hand Bookshop is located in Carpenters Yard.
Pub
The Radnor Arms is located in the heart of the village and is open most days.
Café
Blake's Kitchen, located in Carpenters Yard, serves sandwiches and light refreshments from 10am-4pm, Tuesdays to Sundays.
Toilet
Toilets are located in Carpenters Yard, along with an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.
Accessible toilet in the Carpenters Canteen with Baby Changing facilities. Uneven surfaces across the site.
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilet located in Carpenters Yard.
Designated parking
There are two accessible car parking spaces located in Carpenters Yard.
By road
Coleshill village is on the B4019 between Faringdon and Highworth.
Parking: Parking available outside the National Trust Estate Office.
Sat Nav: SN6 7PT
Coleshill Village & Parkland, Coleshill, Nr Swindon, Oxfordshire, SN6 7PT
Planning your visit
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Visiting the Buscot and Coleshill Estates with your dog
Buscot and Coleshill Estates is a one pawprint rated place. Before you arrive with your dog, please read these guidelines to ensure a safe walk for you and for others.
Highlights
Village
Rural village mentioned in the Domesday Book, sitting in the middle of 7,000 acres of traditionally-farmed estates.
Coleshill Heritage and Rural Skills Centre
Learn heritage conservation skills via beginners’ courses, book a space for your local group or rent a unit if you are a professional craftsperson seeking a community environment.
The Guardhouse and Replica Bunker
Second World War guardhouse, built in the early 1940s. Replica bunker open for tours on Village Open Days.
Watermill (tenanted)
Watermill with two floors of traditional machinery, open to the public on Village Open Days.
Eating
Blake's Kitchen at Coleshill offers a selection of cakes and savouries, sandwiches and hot food to order. You can also find refreshment at the Radnor Arms in Coleshill.
Second-hand bookshop
The Wheelrights second-hand bookshop at Coleshill offers a selection of pre-loved books.
Things to see and do
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Things to do at the Buscot and Coleshill Estates
Walk farm tracks and landscaped parkland, picnic by tranquil sections of the Thames, admire historic house Buscot Park and discover a watermill and wartime secrets in Coleshill.
Courses at the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre
We're sharing and developing heritage conservation skills through the National Trust Heritage and Rural Skills Centre based at Coleshill. We offer a programme of courses for professionals, beginners and hobbyists - take a look at our upcoming events to find out more and book.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at the Buscot and Coleshill Estates
The two estates and their villages offer convenient spots for refreshments, lunch or cream teas, a cosy country pub and a smattering of local shops.
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 Coleshill Village and Parkland
Dating back to the Domesday Book, Coleshill is a rural place where time appears to have stood still. Sitting on the banks of the River Cole, with far-reaching views across to the magnificent White Horse Hill and surrounded by miles of walking trails across fields and through woodland, it's a great place to relax in and explore.
Positioned right on the border of Oxfordshire and Wiltshire, the now missing Coleshill House was the site of the headquarters of the secret Auxiliary Units in the Second World War.
The Heritage Skills Centre sits at the heart of the Model Farm in Coleshill; a hub for knowledge sharing and education in traditional skills and rural crafts.
Support us
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Volunteering at the Buscot and Coleshill estates
Discover volunteering opportunities at the Buscot and Coleshill estates, including White Horse Hill and the Heritage and Rural Skills Centre.
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Supporter groups in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds
Coleshill is generously supported by the work of National Trust volunteering and supporter groups in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. You can join to support us and other local places.
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Supporter groups in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
Coleshill 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.