Broughton Castle

Broughton
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX15 5EB

Tel: +44 (0)1295 276 070
+44 (0)1295 276 070
Email: info@broughtoncastle.com
Web: http://www.broughtoncastle.com


  • The home of Lord and Lady Saye and Sele, and owned by the same family for over 600 years.
  • Built in 1300 and 1550.
  • 3 acre Moat.
  • Medieval Great Hall, vaulted passages, fine fireplaces, splendid plaster ceilings and panelling.
  • Arms and armour from Civil War and other periods.
  • A Civil War parliamentary meeting place.
  • Gardens and park.
  • Tea Room and Shop.
  • Free car park.
  • Location for Part of 'Shakespeare In Love' and TV filming for part of Elizabeth The Virgin Queen and Stephen Poliakoff's Friends and Crocodiles, both screened in early 2006'.

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    8th and 9th April: (Easter)Sunday and Monday 2.00pm - 5.00pm.

    2nd May to 12th September: Every Wednesday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday 2.00pm - 5.00pm.

    Also in July and August: Thursdays 2.00 - 5.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Adult £6.00; Senior Citizen & Student £5.00; Child (5-15 yrs) £2.50; Family (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) £14.00.

    Garden only £2.50.

    Private guided tour £5.50; Organiser Free; Schools (5-15 yrs) £2.50; Accompanying adults at child rate.

    Directions
    2 miles west of Banbury Cross on the B405 Shipston-on-Stour road.
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