Discover more at Charlecote Park
Find out when Charlecote Park is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Things to see and do in the house at Charlecote Park
Overlooking the river Avon on the edge of Shakespeare’s Stratford, the house at Charlecote Park has been home to the Lucy family for over 900 years, and remains their home today. Find out what you can see inside this Victorian family home, and discover an immaculately preserved service courtyard.
The Dining Room may be closed on the day of your visit
Due to repair works, the Dining Room will occasionally be closed over the next few weeks. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Visit a Victorian home
The house at Charlecote Park was the vision of Victorian owners George Hammond Lucy and his wife, Mary Elizabeth, who extended the house and filled it with treasures from their European travels.
What there is to see in the house
On your visit, you will be able to discover five rooms on the ground floor: the Great Hall, the Dining Room (although it might occasionally be closed for repairs), the Library, the Billiards Room and the Drawing Room.
Upstairs, you can visit the Ebony Bedroom and explore our new display, the Library of Memories. The upstairs are only accessible through stairs; ask us if you're unable to go upstairs and we'll help you see what is upstairs via a tablet.
To find out more about the conservation work taking place, chat to our friendly volunteers. They're present in most rooms and enjoy telling visitors about the history of Charlecote and answering your questions.
On weekends, timed tickets are necessary to visit the house. These are available on a first come first served basis from the Visitor Reception. No booking system will be in place, so we recommend turning up early, especially on weekends, to guarantee your entry to the house.
Works are happening in the Dining Room
Please note that we are currently restoring the Dining Room due to a water leak that caused damage to the structure, plaster and wallpaper. We're sorry it's not looking its best at the moment, please bear with us as we restore it.
The Library of Memories
'The Library of Memories' is a new display situated in the upstairs room of the House and open to the public from March 2025. It showcases the writing of Mary Elizabeth Lucy, who lived at Charlecote Park in the Victorian era, and draws on themes of making and sharing memories. We seek to inspire visitors to share their memories with us, and with each other, and find new ways to relate to Charlecote’s past residents. The display focuses on a book from the library written by Mary Elizabeth Lucy, Grandmamma's Chapter of Accidents, that has not previously been displayed.
Sneak peek at the Library of Memories
Discover Mary Elizabeth Lucy's life through her writings and drawings
Mary Elizabeth Lucy certainly had an exciting life! She recalls some of her (mis)adventures in a book dedicated to her granddaughter Ada, which she illustrated herself.
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Immaculately preserved outbuildings
To the side of the house is the Service Courtyard. Here you’ll find the beautifully preserved laundry and adjoining brewhouse. Around the corner are a tack room and three carriage houses containing one of the best original carriage collections in the National Trust's care.
As you explore the Service Courtyard, don't forget to pop into the second-hand bookshop, located in one of the old stable blocks. The books are carefully stacked up around some of the original fixtures and fittings still in place.
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