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Ardington House

Ashdown House

Ascott

Basildon Park

Blenheim Palace

Broughton Castle

Buscot Park

Chastleton House

Chenies Manor House

Clandon Park

Claydon House

Dorney Court

Faringdon Folly

Farnborough Hall

Great Coxwell Barn

Greys Court

Hatchlands Park

Highclere Castle

Hughenden Manor

Kelmscott Manor

Kingston Bagpuize House

Lodge Park

Loseley House

Mapledurham House

Milton Manor

Miltons Cottage

Nether Winchendon House

Nuffield Place

Oxford Colleges

Rousham Park

Snowshill Manor

Stonor Park

Stratfield Saye House

Sudeley Castle

Sulgrave Manor

Upton House

The Vyne

Waddesdon Manor

West Wycombe Park

Windsor Castle

Woburn Abbey


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The following attractions are interesting buildings ranging from stately homes to barns. The information on each attraction usually includes an indication of opening days, opening times and adult entrance charges. This is only an indication.
Users should phone the Attraction or check the Attraction's own web site before making a visit.
Attractions may be closed on some of the days indicated and may open on other days such as on Bank Holidays. Hours of opening may vary. There is also usually a range of entrance fees.

Ardington House

Surrounded by well-kept lawns, terraced gardens, peaceful paddocks and parkland, this Baroque house was built in 1720.
Open:      Aug to Mid Sep 11-2     Adult Entrance: £4.50
Web link: http://www.ardingtonhouse.com/pages/main.htm
Address:  Ardington, Near Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 8QA
Phone:     01235 821566
Location: 8 miles W of Blewbury   Area Map Ref E18 or Multimap   (OS sheet 174) SU433883
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Ashdown House

An extraordinary Dutch-style 17th Century house famous for its association with the Winter Queen - sister of Charles 1st.
Open:      Apr-Oct W Sa 2-5 Garden daily except F     Adult Entrance: £2.60
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-ashdownhouse
Address:  Lambourn, Newbury, RG16 7RE
Phone:     01793 762209
Location: 17 miles W of Blewbury   Area Map Ref C18 or Multimap   (OS sheet 174) SU282820
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Ascott

Superb collections and gardens
Open:      Apr and Aug-mid Sep daily except M May-Jul Tu W Th     Adult Entrance: £8.00
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-ascott
Address:  Wing, nr Leighton Buzzard, Bucks LU7 0PS
Phone:     01296 688242
Location: 31 miles NE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref I22 or Multimap   (OS sheet 165) SP891230
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Basildon Park

A beautiful Palladian mansion built 1776-83, with pleasant parkland.
Open:      Apr-Oct W Th F Sa Su 12-5     Adult Entrance: £6.60
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-basildonpark
Address:  Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NR
Phone:     0118 9843040
Location: 6 miles SE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref G17 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU611782
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Blenheim Palace

This baroque masterpiece - a World Heritage site - was built (1705-22) for the 1st Duke of Marlborough.
Open:      Mid Feb-Oct Daily 10:30-5:30     Adult Entrance: £16.50
Web link: http://www.blenheimpalace.com
Address:  Woodstock, Oxon OX20 1PX
Phone:     08700 602080
Location: 20 miles N of Blewbury   Area Map Ref E21 or Multimap   (OS sheet 164) SP441162
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Broughton Castle

About the most beautiful castle in all England.
Open:      May-Mid Sep W Su also Jul-Aug Th 2-5     Adult Entrance: £6.50
Web link: http://www.broughtoncastle.com
Address:  Broughton, Oxon
Phone:     01295 276070
Location: 33 miles N of Blewbury   Area Map Ref E23 or Multimap   (OS sheet 151) SP418381
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Buscot Park

Late 18th Century neo-classical house contains the Faringdon Collection of paintings and furniture.
Open:      Apr-Sep W Th F and alternate Sa Su 2-6     Adult Entrance: £7.50
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-buscotpark
Address:  Estate office, Faringdon SN7 8BU
Phone:     01367 240786
Location: 21 miles W of Blewbury   Area Map Ref C19 or Multimap   (OS sheet 163) SU239973
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Chastleton House

One of Englands finest and most complete Jacobean houses.
Open:      Apr-Oct W Th F Sa 1-4 Please Book     Adult Entrance: £7.00
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-chastleton
Address:  Chastleton, Moreton-in-the-Marsh GL56 0SU
Phone:     01494 755560 / 01608 674355 (Infoline)
Location: 33 miles NW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref C22 or Multimap   (OS sheet 163) SP248291
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Chenies Manor House

The semi-fortified brick Manor House was built by Sir John Cheyne about 1460.
Open:      Apr-Oct W Th 2-5     Adult Entrance: £5.50
Web link: http://www.cheniesmanorhouse.co.uk/
Address:  Chenies, Bucks
Phone:     01494 762888
Location: 30 miles E of Blewbury   Area Map Ref J19 or Multimap   (OS sheet 176) TQ015984
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Clandon Park

Grand 18th century Palladian mansion
Open:      Apr-Oct Tu W Th Su 11-4.30.     Adult Entrance: £7.70
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-clandonpark
Address:  West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7RQ
Phone:     01483 222482
Location: 37 miles SE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref J15 or Multimap   (OS sheet 186) TQ042512
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Claydon House

A fine historical 18th Century house. Its great rooms have some of the most exquisite Rococo decoration in England as well as flamboyant carvings in Chinese and Gothic styles.
Open:      Apr-Oct M Tu W Sa and Su 1-5.     Adult Entrance: £5.75
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-claydonhouse
Address:  Middle Claydon, Nr Buckingham MK18 2EY
Phone:     01296 730349 / 01494 755561 (Infoline)
Location: 27 miles NE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref H22 or Multimap   (OS sheet 165) SP720253
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Dorney Court

Dorney Court is a Tudor Manor House of outstanding architectural and historical interest.
Open:      August M Tu W Th F Su 1.30-4     Adult Entrance: £6.50
Web link: http://www.dorneycourt.co.uk
Address:  Windsor, Berkshire SL4 6QP
Phone:     01628 604638
Location: 24 miles E of Blewbury   Area Map Ref J17 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU925790
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Faringdon Folly

Offers impressive views over the Thames Valley and the Berkshire Downs. The folly was erected in 1935.
Open:      May-Oct occasional days 11-5     Adult Entrance: £1.00
Web link: http://www.faringdonfolly.org.uk
Address: 
Phone:     01367 241142
Location: 17 miles W of Blewbury   Area Map Ref C19 or Multimap   (OS sheet 164) SU296960
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Farnborough Hall

Stone-built house with fine 18th-century decoration and landscaped garden.
Open:      Apr-Sep W Sa 2-5:30     Adult Entrance: £4.75
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-farnboroughhall
Address:  Farnborough, Banbury, OX17 1DU
Phone:     01295 690002 (Infoline)
Location: 40 miles N of Blewbury   North of Area Map or Multimap   (OS sheet 151) SP430490
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Great Coxwell Barn

A 13th-century monastic barn, stone-built with a stone-tiled roof and interesting timber structure.
Open:      Daily - Early to Dusk     Adult Entrance: £1.50
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-greatcoxwellbarn
Address:  Great Coxwell, Faringdon
Phone:     01793 762209
Location: 18 miles W of Blewbury   Area Map Ref C19 or Multimap   (OS sheet 174) SU269940
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Greys Court

A picturesque and intriguing house, with an interesting history.
Open:      Closed until April 2009 Apr-Sep W Th F 2-5     Adult Entrance: £4.50
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-greyscourt
Address:  Rotherfield Greys, RG9 4PQ
Phone:     01491 628529
Location: 11 miles E of Blewbury   Area Map Ref H18 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU725834
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Hatchlands Park

18th century mansion with Adam interiors, keyboard instruments and beautiful park.
Open:      Apr-Oct Tu W Th Su 2-5.30     Adult Entrance: £6.60
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-hatchlandspark
Address:  East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7RT
Phone:     01483 222482
Location: 38 miles SE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref J15 or Multimap   (OS sheet 187) TQ063516
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Highclere Castle

The finest Victorian home in England.
Open:      July-Aug Su M Tu W Th 11-4.30     Adult Entrance: £8.00
Web link: http://www.highclerecastle.co.uk
Address:  Newbury, Berkshire RG20 9RN
Phone:     01635 253210 / 01494 253204 (Infoline)
Location: 18 miles S of Blewbury   Area Map Ref E15 or Multimap   (OS sheet 174) SU444588
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Hughenden Manor

The home of Victorian Prime Minister and statesman Benjamin Disraeli.
Open:      Apr-Oct W Th F Sa Su 1-5     Adult Entrance: £7.00
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-hughendenmanor
Address:  High Wycombe HP14 4LA
Phone:     01494 755573 / 01494 755565 (Infoline)
Location: 21 miles E of Blewbury   Area Map Ref I19 or Multimap   (OS sheet 165) SU866955
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Kelmscott Manor

Tudor building owned by William Morris.
Open:      Apr-Sep W 11-5 and some Sa 2-5     Adult Entrance: £8.50
Web link: http://www.kelmscottmanor.org.uk
Address:  Kelmscott, Lechlade GL7 3HJ
Phone:     01367 252486
Location: 20 miles NW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref C19 or Multimap   (OS sheet 163) SU250989
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Kingston Bagpuize House

While originally built about 1660, the house seen today is largely the result of remodelling in the early 1700s. Set in a natural parkland.
Open:      Mar-Sep Various Days 2-5.30     Adult Entrance: £5.00
Web link: http://www.kingstonbagpuizehouse.org.uk
Address:  Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon OX13 5AX
Phone:     01865 820259
Location: 12 miles NW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref E19 or Multimap   (OS sheet 164) SU408978
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Lodge Park

Rare 17th-century grandstand and Cotswold country estate.
Open:      Mid Mar-Oct F Sa Su 11-4     Adult Entrance (Grandstand): £5.00
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-lodgeparkandsherborneestate
Address:  Aldsworth, Nr Cheltenham, GL54 3PP
Phone:     01451 844130
Location: 30 miles NW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref B21 or Multimap   (OS sheet 163) SP146123
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Loseley House

Loseley House is a fine example of Elizabethan architecture, its mellow stone brought from the ruins of Waverley Abbey.
Open:      May-Aug Tu W Th Su 1 -5     Adult Entrance: £7.00
Web link: http://www.loseleypark.co.uk
Address:  Guildford GU3 1HS
Phone:     01483 304440
Location: 36 miles SE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref J14 or Multimap   (OS sheet 186) SU975472
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Mapledurham House

Visit the last working watermill on the River Thames. Inside the house visitors will see a collection of portraits, furniture, great oak staircases and original plaster ceilings.
Open:      Apr-Sep Sa Su 2-5.30     Adult Entrance: £4.25
Web link: http://www.mapledurham.co.uk/
Address:  Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7TR
Phone:     01189 723350
Location: 10 miles SE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref G17 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU670767
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Milton Manor

A tall classically inspired mid-17th century red-brick house. Garden has Llamas and other animals.
Open:      Aug 11-5 (2007)    
Web link:
Address:  High St, Milton, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4EN.
Phone:     01235 831287
Location: 6 miles NW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref E19 or Multimap   (OS sheet 164) SU479903
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Miltons Cottage

16th century cottage and garden, once home of Milton, now has exhibits associated with him.
Open:      Mar-Oct Tu W Th F Sa Su 10-1 and 2-6     Adult Entrance: £4.00
Web link: http://www.miltonscottage.org
Address:  Deanway, Chalfont St. Giles HP8 4JH
Phone:     01494 871313
Location: 28 miles E of Blewbury   Area Map Ref J19 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU988934
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Nether Winchendon House

Contents include large Flemish tapestry of Henry VIII. Fine Garden.
Open:      May Daily 2.30-5.30 Conducted tours only at 1/4 to the hour.     Adult Entrance: £5.00
Web link: http://www.netherwinchendonhouse.com
Address:  Nether Winchendon, Aylesbury HP18 0DY
Phone:     01844 290101
Location: 20 miles NE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref H21 or Multimap   (OS sheet 165) SP733121
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Nuffield Place

Former home of Lord Nuffield.
Open:      May-Sep Alternate Su 2-5     Adult Entrance: £5.00
Web link: http://www.nuffield-place.com
Address:  Huntercombe, Henley-on-Thames RG9 5RY
Phone:     01491 641224
Location: 8 miles E of Blewbury   Area Map Ref G18 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU679878
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Oxford Colleges

Mellow medieval buildings.
Open:      Daily     Some colleges charge admission
Web link: http://www.ox.ac.uk
Address: 
Phone:     
Location: 13 miles N of Blewbury   Oxford Map Ref XS3 or Multimap   (OS sheet 164) SP518064
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Rousham Park

Rousham represents the first phase of English landscape design and remains almost as William Kent left it.
Open:      House now open for parties by prior arrangement     Adult Entrance: £8.00
Web link: http://www.information-britain.co.uk/showPlace.cfm?Place_ID=537
Address:  nr Steeple Aston, Bicester OX25 4QX
Phone:     01869 347110
Location: 24 miles N of Blewbury   Area Map Ref E22 or Multimap   (OS sheet 164) SP480240
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Snowshill Manor

Cotswold manor house with eclectic collection and Arts and Crafts-style garden.
Open:      W Th F Sa Su 12-5 Timed tickets     Adult Entrance: £8.10
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-snowshillmanor
Address:  Snowshill, Nr Broadway WR12 7JU
Phone:     01386 852410
Location: 41 miles NW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref A23 or Multimap   (OS sheet 150) SP096339
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Stonor Park

Historic house is set in a valley in the beautiful woods of the Chiltern Hills and surrounded by an extensive deer park.
Open:      Apr-Sep Su 2:00-4:30     Adult Entrance: £7.00
Web link: http://www.stonor.com
Address:  Henley-on-Thames RG9 6HF
Phone:     01491 638587
Location: 12 miles E of Blewbury   Area Map Ref H18 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU743893
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Stratfield Saye House

Home to the Dukes of Wellington since 1817.
Open:      Easter and July 11::30-15:30 By guided tour only     Adult Entrance: £7.00
Web link: http://www.stratfield-saye.co.uk
Address:  Stratfield Saye,Near Reading RG7 2BZ
Phone:     01256 882882
Location: 18 miles SE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref H16 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU700618
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Sudeley Castle

Sudeley Castle is steeped in history. With royal connections spanning a thousand years.
Open:      Mid Mar-Oct 10:30-5:00     Adult Entrance: £7.20
Web link: http://www.sudeleycastle.co.uk
Address:  Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5JD
Phone:     01242 602308
Location: 41 miles NW of Blewbury   Area Map Ref A22 or Multimap   (OS sheet 163) SP032277
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Sulgrave Manor

Sulgrave Manor is the ancestral home in England of George Washingtons family.
Open:      May-Oct Tu W Th Sa Su 2-4     Adult Entrance: £6.25
Web link: http://www.sulgravemanor.org.uk
Address:  Sulgrave, Banbury OX17 2SD
Phone:     01295 760205
Location: 37 miles N of Blewbury   North of Area Map or Multimap   (OS sheet 152) SP560455
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Upton House

Late 17th-century house with significant art collections and superb terraced gardens.
Open:      Mar-Oct M Tu W Sa Su 11-5     Adult Entrance: £8.50
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-uptonhouse
Address:  Nr Banbury OX15 6HT
Phone:     01295 670266
Location: 39 miles N of Blewbury   North of Area Map or Multimap   (OS sheet 151) SP371461
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The Vyne

Contains a fascinating Tudor chapel, a Palladian staircase and a wealth of old panelling and fine furniture.
Open:      Apr-Oct M Tu W Sa Su 11-5     Adult Entrance: £8.50
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-thevyne
Address:  Sherborne St John, Basingstoke RG24 9HL
Phone:     01256 883858
Location: 19 miles S of Blewbury   Area Map Ref G15 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU637566
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Waddesdon Manor

A French Chateau in a magnificent garden created in the 1870s by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. It holds a unique collection of French objects.
Open:      Apr-Oct W Th F Sa Su     Adult Entrance: £13.20
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-waddesdonmanor
Address:  Waddesdon, Aylesbury HP18 0JH
Phone:     01296 653203 / 01296 653211 (infoline)
Location: 23 miles NE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref H21 or Multimap   (OS sheet 165) SP740169
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West Wycombe Park

A perfectly preserved rococo landscape garden. The house is among the most theatrical and Italianate in England. The adjacent West Wycombe caves are privately owned.
Open:      Jun-Aug M Tu W Th Su 2-6     Adult Entrance: £6.30
Web link: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-westwycombepark
Address:  West Wycombe HP14 3AJ
Phone:     01494 513569 / 01494 755571 (infoline)
Location: 18 miles E of Blewbury   Area Map Ref I19 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU828947
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Windsor Castle

Ancient Royal Castle with historic St Georges Chapel.
Open:      Daily 9.45-4     Adult Entrance: £14.80
Web link: http://www.windsor.gov.uk/site/things-to-do/attractions
Address:  Windsor SL4 1NJ
Phone:     020 7766 7304
Location: 27 miles E of Blewbury   Area Map Ref J17 or Multimap   (OS sheet 175) SU971770
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Woburn Abbey

Stately home and Safari Park.
Open:      House Mid Mar-Sep 11-4 Safari Apr-Oct     Adult Entrance (House): £10.50
Web link: http://www.woburnabbey.com
Address:  Bedfordshire MK17 9QN
Phone:     01525 290333
Location: 39 miles NE of Blewbury   Area Map Ref J23 or Multimap   (OS sheet 165) SP964327
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