Chastleton House and Garden
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The Long Gallery, Chastleton House.
'Poverty is a great preserver' – Barbara Clutton-Brock, the last private owner of Chastleton House
'Poverty is a great preserver' – Barbara Clutton-Brock, the last private owner of Chastleton House
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. We do not have a shop or tea-room, so you can truly believe you have stepped back in time.
Important information for visitors
Last entry to the house is an hour before closing to allow sufficent time to enjoy your visit.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £12.50 | £10.50 |
| Child | £7.00 | £6.00 |
| Family | £32.00 | £27.00 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 20
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£10.50 | £9.50 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
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| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Out-of-hours, private house tours are available on request during the open season for groups of up to 20 people. Booking is essential. Please contact us on 01494 755560 for more information. Entry for National Trust members: Free.
Visitor reception opens at 12.30pm. Timed-ticket system on arrival during peak summer months. Last entry to the house one hour before closing.
