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14th-century moated gatehouse and beautiful gardens

14th-century moated gatehouse, built by John de Haudlo and once part of a fortified manor house, set in gardens. Discover seven centuries of history on one of our guided tours. 2012 marks the 700th birthday of this amazing tower.

Boarstall Tower is open every Wednesday from 2 May to 26 September from 2-5pm. It is also open on 2 and 4 June, and 25 and 27 August from 11am to 5pm.

Guided tours

Boarstall Tower and Moat, Buckinghamshire © Rob Dixon

As Boarstall Tower is tenanted, we offer guided tours to allow you to make the most of your visit. To book your guided tour when we are open, please call on 01296 730 349 or email us.

Group visits

A group arriving for day out © National Trust

If you'd like to bring a group to visit, please contact us on 01296 730 349 or

Celebrate 700 years

Visitors having a wonderful time at the concert © NTPL/Arnhel de Serra

Some 700 years ago, the owners of Boarstall House were given a licence to crenelate. That's to say they were given permission to build the tower. Celebrate the septcentenary of the tower with this series of events.