Chastleton House (National Trust)

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Chastleton House (National Trust) A beautiful Jacobean mansion hidden in the rolling Cotswold countryside and on the borders of 3 counties: Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire.

We have a beautiful garden and stunning house along with a well stocked secondhand bookshop. 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.

There are more signs of autumn in the Best Garden at the moment, as the mulberry has gone a beautiful butter yellow at i...
16/10/2026

There are more signs of autumn in the Best Garden at the moment, as the mulberry has gone a beautiful butter yellow at its tips. 😍

Plan your autumn visit to Chastleton now at the link in bio.

📸: Rosy Sutton

Chastleton House was recently used as the location for a fashion photoshoot. Aubin's new collection, inspired by British...
12/10/2026

Chastleton House was recently used as the location for a fashion photoshoot.

Aubin's new collection, inspired by British heritage, is a collaboration with Ben Cobb, editor-at-large of the The Sunday Times Style magazine.

In an interview, Ben said it was his dream to use Chastleton House as a location. “Chastleton House is a beautiful, very old Jacobean house, that hasn’t been restored,” he said.

“It looks like the family had a party and left. It’s a bit Marie Celeste-like, I love it.

“My dream was that we could shoot the campaign for this collection there, so when that happened it was very special.”

Chastleton House was owned by the same increasingly impoverished family until 1991, remaining essentially unchanged for nearly 400 years. As a result, the interiors and contents have gradually succumbed to the ravages of time, offering a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors, a bit like a time capsule.

You can see it for yourself on a visit this October, when it's open Wednesdays-Sundays from 1pm.

📸: Aubin by Ben Cobb, on location at Chastleton House

Today, 10 October, marks ! But did you know that the main part of fungi isn't what you see above ground, but actually u...
10/10/2026

Today, 10 October, marks ! But did you know that the main part of fungi isn't what you see above ground, but actually underneath it, where they're connected by a huge underground network?

Fungi play a vital role in nutrient cycling and support healthy ecosystems. At this time of year, with cooler temperatures and increased moisture, you're likely to see more of their fruiting bodies.

📸: Rosy Sutton/National Trust Images

Views from the kitchen. 💗 Many old country house kitchens were updated by the Victorians, but with the exception of a ne...
09/10/2026

Views from the kitchen. 💗 Many old country house kitchens were updated by the Victorians, but with the exception of a new cooking range, the kitchen at Chastleton has barely been modified since its construction - despite being used well into the 1950s!

Among the Chastleton papers now kept at Oxfordshire History Centre is a handwritten collection of recipes inscribed by a ‘Mary Haywood' in 1721. She was cook to the Chastleton household and it seems her repertoire featured a good selection of cakes, many of which were flavoured with warming autumn spices like nutmeg and cinnamon.

Chastleton House is open Wednesdays-Sundays from 1pm, with the last open day of the year on 1 November. Plan your visit here:https://rebrand.ly/ChastletonHouse

📸: James Dobson/National Trust Images

Rosy and the team have been busy in the garden, repairing some of the turf after this summer's prolonged drought.Quite a...
08/10/2026

Rosy and the team have been busy in the garden, repairing some of the turf after this summer's prolonged drought.

Quite a lot of grass has already come back but in some sections, where the soil is thinner, it hasn't returned.

We've started by removing the dead grass thatch by hand and machine, mowing and hoovering up the thatch and then sowing seeds.

We’re trying new seeds this year - specifically, grasses that are better for drought and adding in clover seeds which stay greener for longer.

Grass needs night-time temperatures over five degrees, so if you're thinking of doing the same in your own garden, now is the time to get grass seed down. 🌱

📸: Rosy Sutton

Thanks to Ben Richards, who recently shared this painting with us. Ben says he loves to paint regimented and architectur...
03/10/2026

Thanks to Ben Richards, who recently shared this painting with us.

Ben says he loves to paint regimented and architectural pictures and we can see why - Chastleton House, with its Jacobean architecture, is a great choice of subject!

📸: Ben Richards

Chastleton at autumn? It just feels different. 🍂Explore this rare gem of a Jacobean country house on a visit, open Wedne...
01/10/2026

Chastleton at autumn? It just feels different. 🍂

Explore this rare gem of a Jacobean country house on a visit, open Wednesdays-Sundays right through until the 1 November.

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.

Plan your visit here: https://rebrand.ly/ChastletonHouse

📸: National Trust Images

Recently, Rosy harvested the pumpkins and has laid them out in the main veg patch to harden them up - they're already pr...
24/09/2026

Recently, Rosy harvested the pumpkins and has laid them out in the main veg patch to harden them up - they're already proving very popular with visitors taking photos! 🧡

Chastleton House and Garden is open Wednesdays-Sundays until the 1 November. Plan your visit here: https://rebrand.ly/ChastletonHouse

📸: Rosy Sutton/National Trust Images

We're taking part in Heritage Open Days this Saturday 19 September, where you can discover Chastleton, a rare gem of a J...
17/09/2026

We're taking part in Heritage Open Days this Saturday 19 September, where you can discover Chastleton, a rare gem of a Jacobean country house, for free.

Built between 1607 and 1612 by the prosperous wool merchant, Walter Jones, it's remained unchanged for nearly 400 years, as its interiors and contents have gradually succumbed to the ravages of time.

Outside, you'll find a series of small and intimate garden spaces, including the Best Garden, lovingly restored over the past few years, and the Croquet Lawns, where the rules of the game were officially codified.

You can also find your next great read in the second-hand bookshop or pause for a spot of tea in the adjacent church.

Chastleton House is open from 1-5pm, with last entry at 4pm. Entry is free on Saturday 19 September, as part of Heritage Open Days. Normal admission applies at all other times and Chastleton is open Wednesdays-Sundays.

Visit nationaltrust.org.uk/chastleton for more details.

📸: National Trust Images

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Chastleton House, Chastleton
Moreton In Marsh
GL560SU

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 3pm
Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

01608 674981

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