Charlecote Park

Come and see the public rooms of Charlecote, created by its Victorian owners. Find out more about the varied fortunes of the Lucy family since Tudor times. On Wednesdays the house is open by free guided tour only (limited tickets, not bookable in advance).

Explore the working kitchen and immaculately-preserved outbuildings for a closer look into the lives of Charlecote's servants.

Stroll through the tranquil parkland, look out for our wildlife, and know that your visit is helping us preserve this ancient landscape that Shakespeare would have known.

Spend time together and make some memories with your family. For a few hours you can leave the tech behind and enjoy plenty of outdoor space to play and explore.

Make the most of sunny days as the herbaceous borders fill with colour. Discover more about the thatched summerhouse.

Explore this historic landscape and learn more about what you'll see. The walk will take you up to an hour, depending how often you pause to enjoy the wildlife and scenery.

Pop into the Orangery tea room for snacks and hot meals. Treat yourself to your favourite cake after a stroll around the parkland.

Find lovely gifts and treats in the Servants' Hall shop and local produce in the Pantry. Pop in to the Avenue plant centre to buy Charlecote venison from our freezer.

What can we tempt you with today? With a tiny budget and lots of enthusiasm we've opened our new plant centre to help raise vital funds for our work. Discover more about our latest project.

Bring your binoculars and see what you can spot today. The parkland is a great place for birdwatching and you might spot a little egret on the lake.

Discover more about our fallow deer through the seasons and how we care for our special herd. What can you expect to see today?

While the fallow deer may steal the show in the parkland, our rare-breed Jacob sheep are play a vital role in the conservation of our landscape. They have their own fascinating story to tell.

Follow the progress of our two-year project to bring the Avenue land next to our car park back into the Charlecote estate.

Our staff and volunteers look after Charlecote – the deer and sheep, the house and its treasures, the gardens and parkland - every single day of the year. Your visit to Charlecote helps us in our work. Discover more about what our staff and volunteers are working on at the moment.

If you've resolved to try something new, how about volunteering with us? Join our friendly team and share your love of Charlecote with our visitors. Find new opportunities here.

All group visits must be booked in advance please. Get in touch with us to check date availability and we'll help you make the most of your visit.

Join a local supporter group and enjoy talks and trips with new friends.

The Lucy family's Charlecote roots go back to the days of King Richard I. Find out more about the Shakespeare poaching legend, the influence of flamboyant "Bachelor" George and Mary Elizabeth Lucy, the Victorian bride who created the Charlecote you see today.

Discover the history of the parkland and gardens, from the woodland of the ancient Forest of Arden, through Capability Brown's changes, to the present day management of the park.