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Notice: Chastleton House is open for our special Christmas event 'Comfort and Joy' from Wednesday 14th until Sunday 18th December inclusive, from 12 noon until 3pm (last admission 3pm). Please note that tickets are limited and all visitors are admitted on a first-come first-served basis. For more details please see the events page in Things to see and do.

Unchanged for 400 years

A rare gem of a Jacobean country house, Chastleton House was built between 1607 and 1612 by a prosperous wool merchant as an impressive statement of 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. There is no shop or tea-room, so you can truly believe you have stepped back in time.

Don't miss

  • Discover rooms full of rare objects, without ropes or barriers.
  • Enjoy the garden, with Jacobean topiary and a vegetable plot.
  • Explore using free family trails and children's activity packs.

Important information for visitors

Please note that entry is via a timed ticket system. All tickets are issued on a first-come first-served basis and there is no pre-booking facility. Ticket numbers are limited and entry cannot be guaranteed. For guaranteed entry, you can book places on one of our special out-of-hours tours and events.

 

Book events tickets here.

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