Broughton Castle and Garden, Banbury, Oxfordshire Paid entry
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Accessibility
Accessible disability toilet, RADAR key needed.
"There is a disabled toilet next to the other toilets which are all in the car park. A RADAR key is required – if you do not have your own please let us know in advance of your visit and we will make sure it is unlocked.
The Great Hall in the Castle, the garden and the shop are wheelchair accessible with no steps. There is one small step down to the Dining Room and the Groined Passage on the ground floor of the Castle, and about six steps up to the Oak Room on the ground floor of the Castle. There are two steps up to the table area of the tea room.
Visitors who are not able to access first and second floors of the Castle will be charged the ‘garden only’ rate.
Mobility scooters are permitted in the grounds and the ground floor of the Castle.
There are 161 stairs on the tour of the Castle.
The Castle is a short walk from the car park (about 300 paces).
Parking
If you have a disabled passenger who is unable to walk from the car park to the Castle please drive them right up to the Castle before driving back out and parking in the car park. If you are a disabled driver (blue badge) you can park under the copper beech (near the shop). It would be very helpful if you could notify us in advance of your visit with details of your car including registration number.
If there is anything else you need to know please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01295 276070 or email us info@broughtoncastle.com "
Brief description
House open to the public. "Broughton Castle is a moated and fortified manor house near Banbury in North Oxfordshire. Set in parkland and built of the rich local Hornton ironstone, it was selected by Simon Jenkins as one of only twenty to be awarded five stars in his book England’s Thousand Best Houses.
The core of the house was built in 1306 and the gatehouse in the early fifteenth century, but most of what you see today dates from the 1550’s. It was a centre of opposition to Charles I and was besieged and damaged after the Battle of Edgehill in 1642.
The Ladies’ Garden was created in the 1890’s by Lady Algernon Gordon-Lennox when she lived at Broughton."
Address
The Administrative Office, Broughton Castle, Banbury, Oxon OX15 5EB
Phone
01295 276070
Website
https://www.broughtoncastle.com/
Directions
"Broughton Castle is 2.5 miles from the centre of Banbury, 3 miles from Junction 11 of the M40.
At Banbury Cross take the B4035 west signposted to Shipston on Stour then, after about two miles, turn right in Broughton village at the crossroads by the Saye & Sele Arms pub. At the bottom of the hill turn left into the drive. The car park is on your left before the Church."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
https://www.broughtoncastle.com/visiting-broughton-castle/
Transport
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
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Amenities
Tearoom & Shop https://www.broughtoncastle.com/visiting-broughton-castle/tearoom-shop/
Special Events https://www.broughtoncastle.com/events/
"Please note that all public toilets are in the main building in the car park – there are none available at the Castle.
The Saye & Sele Arms pub in the village does very good lunches. www.sayeandselearms.co.uk "
Travel Information
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Location
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