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© Paul Watson
View of Chastleton House from the kitchen garden
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The Great Chamber at Chastleton
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© Paul Watson
The perfect way to spend a summer afternoon
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© ©NTPL/Arnhel de Serra
Enjoying the garden at Chastleton House
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© Sebastian Conway
John Henry Whitmore-Jones, author of The Chastleton Diaries
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
- Admire the spectacular Long Gallery
- See rare 17th-century wall coverings, still in place
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.
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John Henry - the archetypal country gent
© Sebastian Conway
The Chastleton Diaries
Autumn 2011 saw the publication of The Chastleton Diaries. The diaries, written by John Henry Whitmore-Jones, who inherited Chastleton in 1828, are still held at the house. They're an amazing and intimate insight into the family life of a Victorian country gent. Find out more with one of our themed tours or email us to buy your copy.