Kingston Bagpuize House & Garden

About

This lovely family home built in circa 1660 was remodelled in the early 1700’s for the Blandy family. With English and French furniture in the elegant panelled rooms the entrance hall is dominated by its handsome cantilevered staircase. The surrounding mature parkland and gardens contain an interesting collection of cultivated plants giving year-round interest including snowdrops and magnolia in spring, flowering trees and shrubs in summer and autumn colour. The 18th Century panelled pavilion overlooking the gardens is reached from the raised terrace walk.

A venue for civil marriages, wedding receptions and small conferences. Available for filming and photo shoots. Featured as Lord Merton’s home in Downton Abbey series 5,6 and the 2016 Christmas finale. Will feature in a new screen adaption of Emma by Jane Austen due for release in 2020.

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
11 years and under free	Free
11 years and under free	Free
Garden only (12-21)	£4.00 per ticket
Gardens only	£6.00 per ticket
House & Garden	£9.00 per ticket
House & Garden (12-21)	£6.00 per ticket

We accept Historic House Members foc on our advertised open days EXCEPT EVENT days

We participate in the Gardeners World 2 for 1 Scheme ( House & Garden) on our advertised open days EXCEPT EVENT days

Facilities

Accessibility

Guide Dogs Permitted
Wheelchair user accessible - Yes for most of garden – not to the house

Catering

On-Site cafe/restaurant

Establishment Features

Conference facilities
Licensed for weddings & ceremonies
Open New Year - Except events booked in advance
Toilets

Parking & Transport

On site parking

Payment Methods

Approx length of visit - 2 - 2.5 hours
Can be packages by 3rd parties - Only by arrangement in advance
MasterCard accepted
Max group size - 50
Min group size - 20
Open by appointment only - On days not advertised as open ie for groups and events/weddings
Open by appointment outside normal opening times
Special group rates
TIC Staff Admitted Free - For group visits by prior arrangement
Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

In countryside
Indoor Attraction - Historic House open on Visit days
Outdoor Attraction - Garden and Parkland
Smoking Some Areas - In the grounds
Village Location - On eastern edge of Kingston Bagpuize Village

Specialist Features

Family Fun - No special features for any age group. We welcome all visitors and when children visit the house our guides show then items we believe will especially appeal to younger visitors.
Marketed Towards Senior Citizens - Notes for self-guided visit to the ground floor – printed with larger font size

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Accessed off the A415 direction Abingdon. !/2 mile south of intersection of A415 and A420

Public Transport Directions

Bus – Swindon to Oxford S6 www.stagecoachbus.com House is accessed off the A415- a 10 minute walk from nearest bus stop in Faringdon Road, Kingston Bagpuize

Train - Oxford: 9 miles on S6 (Swindon to Oxford) bus route Didcot Parkway: 11 miles Taxi www.nationalrail.co.uk

Awards

Tourism South East Award - Tourism South East Member 24/25 - Bronze 2024

Opening Times

February (2 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025)
Monday - Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Open
Bank Holiday	Closed

March to June - selected Monday and Sundays (1 Mar 2025 - 30 June 2025)
Monday	Open
Tuesday - Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Open

July - August selected Sunday, Mondays and Tuesdays (1 July 2025 - 31 Aug 2025)
Monday - Tuesday	Open
Wednesday - Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Open

* Please visit our website for up to date opening times

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Type:Historic House / Palace