Chastleton House (National Trust)

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 interior

s 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.

Whilst some plants are looking very crispy in this drought, the zinnias, cosmos and dahlias are living their best life i...
25/08/2026

Whilst some plants are looking very crispy in this drought, the zinnias, cosmos and dahlias are living their best life in the gardens at Chastleton House. 🌸

Open Wednesdays-Sundays from 1pm. Plan your visit here: https://rebrand.ly/ChastletonHouse

📸: Rosy Sutton/National Trust Images

You may remember that, back in May, a poorly hedgehog was found in the garden at Chastleton and went for a stay at Vale ...
20/08/2026

You may remember that, back in May, a poorly hedgehog was found in the garden at Chastleton and went for a stay at Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre. He returned fit and healthy and with a new girlfriend.

Since then, lots of hedgehogs have been spotted around the garden in the evening - including some young ones!

Due to the hot weather, wildlife has really been struggling to find water and food. We have been putting extra bowls of water and cat biscuits out for the hedgehogs and other wildlife at night.

One hedgehog was so excited by their supper they decided to tip it all over themselves.

Please do put out shallow bowls of water and cat biscuits; it can be a life saver to hedgehogs and other wildlife at this time of year.

📸: National Trust Images

Hummingbird hawk-moths are having a moment. 🩷Rosy, our senior gardener, spotted this one in front of the house the other...
19/08/2026

Hummingbird hawk-moths are having a moment. 🩷

Rosy, our senior gardener, spotted this one in front of the house the other day.

After migrating from southern Europe, they can be spotted in the UK from April to December, their wings moving so quickly that they often 'hums'.

Chastleton House and Gardens is open Wednesday-Sunday from 1pm. Plan your visit here: https://rebrand.ly/ChastletonHouse

📸: Rosy Sutton

Have you seen our new arrivals? 😍 These baby hedgehogs are created out of recycled books and available in Chastleton Hou...
15/08/2026

Have you seen our new arrivals? 😍 These baby hedgehogs are created out of recycled books and available in Chastleton House's second-hand bookshop.

Don't forget that the Big Book Sale is coming to Chastleton House THIS weekend! 1-4pm on 15 and 16 August, where we'll have lots of books available to buy at bargain prices.

Tap the link in bio now to plan your visit.

📸: National Trust Images

It's ! 📚 Today is the perfect time to remind you that the Big Book Sale is coming to Chastleton House next weekend, 15 ...
09/08/2026

It's ! 📚 Today is the perfect time to remind you that the Big Book Sale is coming to Chastleton House next weekend, 15 and 16 August, from 1-4pm.

Whether you're on the hunt for a page-turner or want something fascinatingly factual, you never know what you might find in our treasure trove of shelves. Normal admission applies.

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

📸: John Horgan

Updates from the garden at Chastleton House, open Wednesdays-Sundays from 1pm.Plan your visit here: https://rebrand.ly/C...
03/08/2026

Updates from the garden at Chastleton House, open Wednesdays-Sundays from 1pm.

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

📸: National Trust Images

Have you ever wanted to take a little bit of Chastleton home with you? Well, now you can take the whole house!Our new pi...
02/08/2026

Have you ever wanted to take a little bit of Chastleton home with you? Well, now you can take the whole house!

Our new pin badges have arrived and you can pick yours up from visitor reception.

The Big Book Sale is coming to Chastleton House! 📚 Come along to our pop-up book sale on 15 and 16 August and see if you...
23/07/2026

The Big Book Sale is coming to Chastleton House! 📚 Come along to our pop-up book sale on 15 and 16 August and see if you can find your next summer read.

Whether you're on the hunt for a page-turner or want something fascinatingly factual, you never know what you might find in our treasure trove of shelves.

The book shop will be open from 1-4pm and normal admission applies.

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

📸: John Horgan See les

Address

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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