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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.
Charities such as the National Trust now normally include an extra 10% as a voluntary donation. This is to take advantage
of a tax concession. If the visitor declares they are entitled to give using gift aid the charity can then reclaim
the basic rate of tax on the whole entry fee.
The prices shown do not include this voluntary donation.
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B2
Ashdown House |
An extraordinary Dutch-style 17th Century house famous for its association with the Winter Queen - sister of Charles 1st.
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B3
Basildon Park |
A beautiful Palladian mansion built 1776-83, with pleasant parkland.
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B4
Blenheim Palace |
This baroque masterpiece - a World Heritage site - was built (1705-22) for the 1st Duke of Marlborough.
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B6
Buscot Park |
Late 18th Century neo-classical house contains the Faringdon Collection of paintings and furniture.
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B10
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.
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B11
Dorney Court |
Dorney Court is a Tudor Manor House of outstanding architectural and historical interest.
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B12
Faringdon Folly |
Offers impressive views over the Thames Valley and the Berkshire Downs. The folly was erected in 1935.
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B14
Great Coxwell Barn |
A 13th-century monastic barn, stone-built with a stone-tiled roof and interesting timber structure.
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B15
Greys Court |
A picturesque and intriguing house, with an interesting history.
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B16
Hatchlands Park |
18th century mansion with Adam interiors, keyboard instruments and beautiful park.
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B20
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.
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B21
Lodge Park |
Rare 17th-century grandstand and Cotswold country estate. (grandstand not normally open)
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B22
Loseley House |
Loseley House is a fine example of Elizabethan architecture, its mellow stone brought from the ruins of Waverley Abbey.
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B23
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.
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B24
Milton Manor |
A tall classically inspired mid-17th century red-brick house. Garden has Llamas and other animals.
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B25
Miltons Cottage |
16th century cottage and garden, once home of Milton, now has exhibits associated with him.
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B28
Rousham Park |
Rousham represents the first phase of English landscape design and remains almost as William Kent left it.
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B29
Snowshill Manor |
Cotswold manor house with eclectic collection and Arts and Crafts-style garden.
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B30
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 also Wed in Jul,Aug 2:00-4:30
Adult Entrance: £8.00
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
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Multimap
(OS sheet 175) SU743893
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B32
Sudeley Castle |
Sudeley Castle is steeped in history. With royal connections spanning a thousand years.
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B33
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: £6.55
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
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Multimap
(OS sheet 152) SP560455
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B34
Upton House |
Late 17th-century house with significant art collections and superb terraced gardens.
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B35
The Vyne |
Contains a fascinating Tudor chapel, a Palladian staircase and a wealth of old panelling and fine furniture.
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B36
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.
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B37
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.
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