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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.
The house is of considerable architectural interest - built from c.1190 and constructed over many centuries. It is a family home containing many items of rare furniture, paintings, drawings, tapestries and sculptures from Britain, Europe and America. The house is built on the site of a prehistoric stone circle.
The medieval Catholic Chapel was used continuously throughout the years of Catholic repression. It was a sanctuary for St Edmund Campion in 1581, and an exhibition features his life and work. Mass is celebrated in the Chapel every Sunday throughout the year.
The house is surrounded by beautiful hillside gardens containing splendid displays of daffodils, narcissi, irises and roses.
New for 2006 there is a new Exhibition entitled "Our American Ancestry".
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
2nd April to 28th September:Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays House Tours (including Exhibition) 2.00pm - 4.30pm Last admission 5.00pm In addition Wednesdays during July and August. Gardens are open on the above days 1.00pm - 5.30pm. Pre-Booked Groups very welcome by arrangement. |
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
House and Gardens Adult £6.00; Child under 14 yrs Free.Gardens Only Adult £3.50 HHA Members Free. |
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Directions
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Stonor Postcode for SatNav: RG9 6HF |
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