Houses and Gardens

Ardington House

The house is a fine, beautifully symmetrical, brick house  set close to the village of Ardington. It was built in 1719 by Edward Clarke whose family had been Lords of the manor since the 17th Century. It is a family home and therefore has restricted opening times, please contact for further information. Telephone: 01235 821566, visit the Ardington House website or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ashdown House

The house  is located near Upper Lambourn on the B4000. Dutch-style 17th Century house, perched on the Berkshire Downs. It is famous for its close links with Charles I sister, Elizabeth of Bohemia. Please contact for admission prices and opening times. Telephone: 01488 72584, visit the National Trust website or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Access for visitors with disabilities: There are steps to the entrance

Buscot Park

Situated north-west of Faringdon near Buscot village. An  18th Century neo-classical house set in parkland the house contains the fine paintings and furniture of the Faringdon Collection Trust. There is a licensed tea room and picnic area. Please contact for admission prices and opening times. Telephone: 0845 345 3387 (Infoline), visit the National Trust website or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Disabled parking in main car park. The building has 14 steps to entrance. For safety reasons, due to the width of the corridors, there is no wheeled vehicle access. Stairs with handrail to other floors. WCs: Adapted WC adjacent to car park. Grounds: Partly accessible. Map of accesible route. Due to steep gradients, gravel paths and distances, grounds are more suitable for PMVs. The garden also has terraces with steps. Single-seater PMVs, booking essential. Refreshments: Ramped entrance. Large print guides are available.

Kelmscott Manor

The manor is a Grade I listed Tudor farmhouse adjacent to the River Thames, and was built in 1570. William Morris chose it as his summer house. Please contact for admission prices and opening times. Telephone: 01367 252486, visit the Kelmscott Manor website or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Access for visitors with disabilities: Wheelchair access to gardens, shop, restaurant and ground floor of the manor. There are disabled toilet facilities and a wheelchair is available.

Kingston Bagpuize House and Gardens

Kingston Bagpuize House is the family home of Virginia Grant and her children Elizabeth and Alexander. Built in the 1660’s the House was refashioned in the1720’s for the Blandy family.  The rooms are panelled and there is an impressive cantilevered staircase. Set in mature parkland the gardens were mainly planted between 1939 and 1976 and more recently restored and extended allowing visitors to enjoy an unusual and interesting collection of trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs. New for 2011 is the opening of The Mattock Rose Garden which when completed will tell the story of how roses came to Europe along the Silk Road. Nr. Abingdon,Oxfordshire, OX13 5AX

Telephone: 01865 820259, visit the Kingston Bagpuize House website or s This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Access for visitors with disabilities: garden suitable for wheelchairs, WC suitable. House is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Milton Manor House

Situated in the village of Milton, south of Abingdon. King George III's lace maker, Bryant Barrett, and the architect, Stephen Wright created this beautiful 18th Century gentleman's residence in 1680 from a small 17th Century country manor.

Please contact for opening times and admission prices. Telephone: 01235 862321.

Priory Cottages at Steventon

Former monastic buildings, now converted into town houses. The south cottage contains the Great Hall of the original Priory.

Due to extensive repairs in the Great Hall, access is restricted. Please contact for admission prices and opening times. Telephone: 01793 763309.