Chastleton House
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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. There is no shop or tea-room, so you can truly believe you have stepped back in time.
Don't miss: rooms full of rare objects without ropes or barriers; the garden, with Jacobean topiary and a vegetable plot; a kitchen ceiling last cleaned in 1612!
Free family Explorer packs; seasonal concerts; garden party; family events during school holidays; private views each Wednesday and themed events on last Saturday of each month during open season.
Dogs: allowed on leads in field opposite house
Admission is by timed entry and tickets are sold on a first- come, first-served basis. Visitor numbers are limited to conserve the fragile nature of the house. Please note that at busy times entry cannot be guaranteed. The ticket office opens at 12.30pm. Last admission to the house is 1hr before closing.
Chastleton House is open every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1-5pm (4pm in March and October) with last admission one hour before closing.
Opening Times
| 2012 (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
|---|
Facilities
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop in reception
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille guide, sensory list available
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 01:30
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.No coaches out of hours private view, Wed, 1000. (01494) 755585
- Max group size - 25
- Min group size - 11
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
Establishment Features
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
Group Travel
- Out of Hours Visits
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | £20.25 per ticket |
| Child ticket | £3.85 per ticket |
| Adult ticket | £8.25 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Awards
- Visit Britain Awards -
Code of Practice 2011
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A44. Six miles from Stow-on-the-Wold. Approach from A436 between Stow-on-the-Wold and Chipping Norton.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Moreton in the Marsh. A44 towards Oxford, follow brown signs via A429 to Stow-on-the-Wold.
