Chastleton House
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Overview
Built between 1607 and 1612, by a prosperous wool merchant, this is one of England's finest and most complete Jacobean houses. Chastleton House is filled with a mixture of rare and everyday objects, furniture and textiles maintaining the atmosphere of this 400-year-old home. The gardens have a typical Elizabethan and Jacobean layout with a ring of topiary, two croquet lawns and a kitchen garden. The National Trust has focussed on conserving rather than restoring the house and garden, reflecting an atmosphere of romantic decline. There is no tea room or shop, and all entries are on a timed ticket basis. See website for details.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Wed-Sun, Mar & Oct 1-4 & Apr-Sep 1-5 (last entry 1hr before close). Dec, Sat-Sun 11-3
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
About the area
Located at the heart of England, Oxfordshire enjoys a rich heritage and varied scenery, with Oxford’s elegant streets a highlight for visitors. The landscape encompasses open chalk downland, picturesque rivers and attractive villages, while northwest of Oxfordshire is home to the sleepy backwaters of Abingdon, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington and Witney that reveal how Oxfordshire’s old towns evolved over the centuries.
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