Charlecote Park

Important notice -

We’re re-opening the parkland at Charlecote. You will need to book your visit in advance. Check What’s On for the latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

A Victorian home set in landscaped deer park

More about this place

Family walking dogs

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on 

Please book before visiting 

The parkland at Charlecote will reopen from 8 June and you’ll need to book tickets before you visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday.  Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Charlecote Park (6 July - 12 July)

Wed 08 Jul 2020
09:00-09:30
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Eating

The Wood Yard café at Charlecote offers hot and cold drinks

Wood Yard café 

The Wood Yard café has reopened and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

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Wildlife

The wild herd of fallow deer live in Charlecote's parkland

The deer through the year 

Discover more about our fallow deer through the seasons and how we care for our special herd.

Look out for the wildlife when you stroll through the parkland at Charlecote Park

Wildlife in Charlecote's parkland 

Our parkland is an ancient wildlife haven which we maintain all year round for the benefit of all the creatures that choose to live here. Bring your binoculars and see what you can discover today.

Jacob sheep have grazed the parkland at Charlecote for centuries

Our historic Jacob sheep 

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.

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Our work

Family by river Avon at Charlecote parkland in autumn

Dedicate a donation 

Charlecote has a special place in the hearts of many people. You can support our work by dedicating a donation to someone important and add your precious memories to our interactive map. It's a unique way to remember a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion. Your donation will help us care for Charlecote for years to come.

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History

Portrait of Sir Thomas Lucy III and family at Charlecote Park

Discover some of the Lucy family stories 

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.

Aerial view of Charlecote Park, painting of 1696

Centuries of change in Charlecote Park's landscape 

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.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Charlecote Park on the National Trust Collections website

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