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Greys Court is a picturesque and intriguing house, originally 14th century, with a beautiful courtyard and a tower surviving from 1347. It is situated 3 miles from Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire.
The house has been continuously occupied for over 600 years, with many extensions and additions over that time.
The house was once owned by Sir Francis Knollys who was treasurer to Elizabeth I and the jailer of Mary, Queen of Scots. Sir Francis carried out a large bulding program during his ownership, and some of the present house forms part of his work.
This building program was continued by his son, William, who became Earl of Banbury in 1626.
The house has outstanding examples of 18th century plasterwork,
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The beautiful courtyard and gardens include walled gardens featuring old-fashioned roses and wisteria, a maze, an ornamental vegetable garden, a 19th Century ice house and a rare Tudor wheelhouse, where a donkey was used to operate a treadmill to haul water from a well.
It is said that when the lawns dry out due to a hot summer the outline of the foundations of walls and two gate-houses can be seen in the dry parched grass.
This property was donated to the National Trust in 1969 by Sir Felix Brunner and Lady Elizabeth Brunner (who was the grand-daughter of the Victorian actor-manager Henry Irving).
Facilities provided at this property include: tea-room, shop, baby changing facilities, braille guide, free parking and designated parking for disabled visitors. There is a drop off point and manual wheelchair available (please contact custodian in advance).
There is a programme of open-air events and garden days, and also there are family activities available including explorer packs and garden and house trails.
Dogs on leads and only in car park and on footpaths.
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Opening Times
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(2010 times)
House1st Apr 2010 - 26th Sep 2010: Wed-Sun 2.00pm to 5.00pm Timed entry tickets to the House, available on a first come, first served basis, from the ticket office, from 11:00 on the day. Garden 1st Apr 2010 - 26th Sep 2010: Wed-Sun 11.00am to 5.00pm Tea-room 1st Apr 2010 - 26th Sep 2010 Wed-Sun 11.00am to 4:30pm Volunteer-run bookshop* 1st Apr 2010 - 26th Sep 2010: Wed-Sun 1.00pm to 4:30pm Open Bank Holiday Mondays. Closed Good Friday. On village fte day, 5 September, special opening arrangements apply (charge including members), contact property for details. Last admission 30 minutes before closing. *Bookshop hours may vary dependent on volunteer availability. |
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Admission Charges
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(2010 prices)
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets)House and garden: Adult £7.85 (£7.10), child £5.15 (£4.65), family £20.85 (£18.85) Garden only: Adult £5.75 (£5.20), child £3.05 (£2.75), family £14.55 (£13.15). Free cup of tea for those arriving by public transport, cycle or on foots. |
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Directions
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West of Henley-on-Thames. There is a direct (unsigned) route from Henley-on-Thames town centre. Follow signs to Badgemore Golf Club towards Peppard. Property approx 3ml out of Henley. |
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Greys Court Postcode for SatNav: RG9 4PG |
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Nearby Attractions
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Fawley Court
(2 Miles)*
Fawley Court has a history that dates back to the 11th Century, the current house being designed by the world famous Sir Christopher Wren in 1683. |
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Stonor
(4 Miles)*
Stonor has been the home of Lord and Lady Camoys and the Stonor family for over eight hundred years. It is set the beautiful Chiltern Hills with commanding views of the surrounding deer park. |
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Mapledurham House and Watermill
(5 Miles)*
Mapledurham House, still the home of the descendants of the original family, is an Elizabethan Manor House situated beside the Thames and sheltered by the Chiltern Hills. |
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