Buscot Park

Faringdon
Oxfordshire
SN7 8BU

Tel: +44 (0)8453 453 387 (Info line)
+ 44 (0)1367 240 786 (Office)
Fax: +44 (0)1367 241 794
Email: estbuscot@aol.com
Web: http://www.buscotpark.com


Buscot Park was built by Edward Loveden Townsend in the 1770's. The house is a dignified example of late 18th-century taste for Italianate country houses, inspired by the architecture of the great Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio. A subsequent owner, Robert Tertius Campbell, returned to Australia in 1887, having spent a large fortune on turning Buscot into a model agricultural estate.

Buscot was then sold to Alexander Henderson, later the 1st Lord Faringdon, a city financier of exceptional ability. He bought paintings by Rembrandt, Murillo, Reynolds and Burne-Jones, establishing a solid core of the Faringdon Collection.

Gavin Henderson the 1st Lord Faringdon's grandson and heir added the bulk of the pictures to be seen at Buscot Park today. He also remodelled the house by removing heavy Victorian additions. The present Lord Faringdon lives at Buscot Park, administering the park on behalf of the National Trust.

General Information:

  • Home made teas, and ice creams, available when House open
  • Dogs may be exercised in the overflow car park only, not permitted anywhere else
  • Ample car parking, special arrangements can be made for visitors with disabilities - please telephone

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    2.00pm - 6.00pm Last admission 5.00pm.

    House and Grounds
    4th April to 28th September: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and all Bank Holidays.

    Also Saturday and Sunday on following dates:

    April: 7/8, 14/15.

    May: 5/6, 12/13, 26/27.

    June: 9/10, 23/24.

    July: 7/8, 21/22.

    August: 11/12, 26/27.

    September: 8/9, 22/23.

    Tea Room: Open on all the above "house open" days 2.30 - 5.30pm.

    Grounds Only: Open Mondays and Tuesdays 2nd April to 28th September 2.00pm - 6.00pm

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    House & Grounds:
    Adult £7.00; Child £3.50.

    Grounds Only:
    Adult £5.00; Child £2.50.

    National Trust members free.

    Please telephone for group bookings.

    Directions
    On the A417 between Faringdon and Lechlade.
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