Chastleton, near Moreton-in-Marsh, Oxfordshire GL56 0SU Telephone: 01494 755560 (Infoline)
A rare gem of a Jacobean country house, Chastleton House was built between 1607 and 1612 by a wealthy 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.
See a kitchen ceiling last cleaned in 1612.
Making the most of your day
Free family Explorer packs; seasonal concerts; garden party; family events during school holidays; private views each Wednesday and themed events on last Saturday of each month during open season. Dogs allowed (on leads) in field opposite house
Opening times
24-Mar - 25-Sep-10
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29-Sep - 30-Oct-10
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Admission by timed ticket. Last admission one hour before closing. Visitor numbers are limited to conserve the fragile house (at busy times entry cannot be guaranteed). If possible visit on quieter days, such as Wednesday and Thursday. Essential maintenance may mean changes to published opening arrangements; please telephone or check website before visiting.
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): adult £8.65 (£7.85), child £4.10 (£3.65), family £21.25 (£19.30). Out-of-hours guided 'Private View' Wednesday at 10 (charge including members)
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Places nearby
Hidcote Manor Garden
Snowshill Manor and Garden
Stowe Landscape Gardens
Upton House and Gardens
Guidebook
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