Rousham Park and St Leonard and St James Church, Oxfordshire
Details
Accessibility
The garden area between the House and the Church is on level ground, however the rest of the garden with the classical temples, follies and statuary is sloping.
Brief description
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rousham_House
"Rousham House (also known as Rousham Park) is a country house at Rousham in Oxfordshire, England. The house, which has been continuously in the ownership of one family, was built circa 1635 and remodelled by William Kent in the 18th century in a free Gothic style. Further alterations were carried out in the 19th century.
The celebrated gardens are open to the public every day; the house is open by appointment.
Away and unseen from the house, Kent's garden extends past classical temples, follies and statuary representing the spirit of that era, dying gladiators, a horse being savaged by a lion and other statues depicting similar themes. Paths lead through woods where the abundant water from the Cherwell is fully utilised: small rills lead to larger ponds and formal pools, classical statuary of Roman gods and mythological creatures are skilfully positioned to catch the eye as one progresses from a cascade to the cold bath and on to the next temple or arcade, each set in its own valley or glade, a succession of picturesque tableaux. The statues are by Peter Scheemakers "
Address
Rousham House & Gardens
Rousham House, Rousham, Bicester OX25 4QU
For all enquiries about the house and gardens please contact:
Charles Cottrell-Dormer on 01869 347110 or email ccd@rousham.org
Phone
01869 347110
Website
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5978/
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5978/facilities/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rousham
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rousham_House
Directions
"The Church of St Leonard & St James is situated in the village of Rousham, roughly 12 miles north of Oxford and about a fifteen minute drive from junction 9 of the M40."
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
"Rousham Gardens are open every day of the year from 10 am. Last admission is at 4.30 pm and the gardens close at dusk. Tickets for the garden are £8 per person. Please be aware that, as well as cash, the ticket machine at Rousham can now take contactless card payments.
Rousham House is only open by prior arrangement. The cost is £15 per person, with a mimimum fee of £150. Please contact Charles Cottrell-Dormer to book a tour.
Children under 15 will not be admitted. No dogs are allowed in the gardens."
Transport
"The nearest station is Heyford (roughly a 15 minute walk away), which is on the Oxford to Banbury line. Trains stop at the station roughly every two hours, Monday to Saturday, with occasional trains on Sunday during the summer months only.
Rousham is also served by some (not all!) buses on the S4 route, leaving from Magdalen Street, Oxford or from Banbury Bus Station."
Amenities
Church: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/5978/facilities/
Rousham House (also known as Rousham Park):
"Wedding Receptions & Other Events:
For information on using Rousham as a venue for wedding receptions, photography or any other event, please contact:
Ann Starling on 01869 347665 or email venue@rousham.org "
"There is no tea-room at Rousham. However, you are welcome to bring your own picnic lunch or tea.
Local pubs/restaurants serving foodThe Yurt at Nicholson’s Nurseries
The Oxford Arms, Kirtlington
The Killingworth Castle, Wootton "
Travel Information
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Location
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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.