Chenies Manor House
Built in 1460 by Sir John Cheyne and added to in 1526 by Sir John Russell (Earl of Bedford), the Manor is now the Macleod Matthews family home. Both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were entertained at the house, which includes a medieval well, dungeon and reputed priest hole. Winner of the Historic Houses Association & Christies Garden of the Year Award 2009. Its beautiful five acres of gardens include a sunken garden, physic and kitchen garden, with two mazes. Homemade teas available.
For events see Chenies Manor website (above right).
Little known facts:
1. Five acres of enchanting gardens, starting with 6,000 tulips from the end of April/beginning of May.
2. Plant and Garden Fair on Sunday 15th July, 10am to 5pm.
3. August 'Dahlia Festival' with many different varieties of dahlias throughout the gardens.
Opening Times
| Opening 2012 (04/04/2012 - 01/11/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| Bank Holiday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Village Location
Accessibility
- Disabled persons toilet
- No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
- Wheelchair user accessible - Garden Only
Children & Infants
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Parking & Transport
- Free parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
- Railway station within 5 miles
Catering
- Refreshments Available
Establishment Features
- Gift shop
- Groups welcome
- Guided tours
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Ticket - Gardens only | £5.00 |
| Adult Ticket - House and Gardens | £6.50 |
| Child Ticket - Gardens only | £3.00 |
| Child Ticket - House and Gardens | £4.00 |
(Child ~ Under 15yrs)
Road Directions
The village is midway between Rickmansworth and Amersham, off the A404 - 2 miles from junction 18 of the M25. the house is at the end of a gravel drive leading from the village green.
