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, not bookable in advance.

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

As the first hints of copper and gold colour the foliage in the parkland, take a look at what autumn has in store. Walk along mown paths 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. Come along at half-term for our spooky Hallowe'en trail.

Find some autumn inspiration in the gardens and enjoy the glorious parterre for a little longer. Discover more about the little 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 tea room for snacks and hot meals. Treat yourself to your favourite cake after a stroll around the parkland. We're taking bookings now for Christmas lunches for groups.

Find lovely gifts and treats in the Servants' Hall shop and local products in the Pantry. New ranges are coming in now, and we have lots to make your Christmas special.

What can we tempt you with today? With a tiny budget and lots of enthusiasm we've opened our new plant and garden centre to help raise vital funds for our work. You'll find Charlecote venison in our freezer here too. Open 10.00am-5.00pm

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 or a kingfisher.

Discover more about our fallow deer through the seasons and how we care for our special herd. What can you expect to see today? The rut has begun - please keep to the paths and don't approach the deer.

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. Discover more about what our staff and volunteers are working on at the moment.

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.

Our lovely volunteers contributed 41,479 hours to Charlecote last year and we couldn't manage without them. 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. To avoid disappointment please note that no groups (15+ people) will be accepted without prior booking and confirmation. Get in touch to check 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.