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    Broughton Castle

    314 Reviews
    #1 of 25 things to do in Banbury
    Sights & Landmarks, Castles
    Broughton, Banbury OX15 5EB, England
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    “Interesting”

    A lovely castle which is very interesting with beautiful gardens and views from the roof. It also... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Explore35605379317
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    Warwick, United Kingdom
    “A film set all by itself!”

    Broughton Castle may have been the setting for a number of films but for those of us who see it... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    jellywelly321
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    Banbury, United Kingdom
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    “fortified manor house”(12 reviews)
    “well worth a visit”(36 reviews)
    “civil war”(18 reviews)
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    A moated fortified manor house, about 2 miles west of Banbury. Built in 1300 and then later added to in 1550, the Castle had strong links with the Parliamentary side in the English Civil War (1642-51). Still a family home, Broughton Castle is lived...more
    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    Broughton, Banbury OX15 5EB, England
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Interesting

    A lovely castle which is very interesting with beautiful gardens and views from the roof. It also had a lovely cafe.

    Date of experience: June 2018
    Thank Explore35605379317
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    A film set all by itself!

    Broughton Castle may have been the setting for a number of films but for those of us who see it most days it is a gem that never fails to shine. Couple it with a love of history and how lucky can you be? So...More

    Date of experience: May 2018
    Thank jellywelly321
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Nice but too expensive for what it is

    Enjoyed a lovely walk around the house and gardens- the tea room does very good scones at a reasonable price. However entry is £10 for adults to look round the house and gardens- the house is interesting to look at but unless you’re invested in...More

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank Niamh T
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Incredible Fortified Manor with History.

    We had a group tour at the beginning of April. I expected a nice building but similar to many others we had been to. This was certainly a nice surprise. The owner Martin, was extremely nice and gave us a wonderful tour even putting helmets...More

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank MicandTez
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Lovely afternoon visit

    My boyfriend and I visited here one afternoon and found it to be very enjoyable; walking round the castle, grounds, and the garden. It's obviously very well cared for and the guides were welcoming and had lots of knowledge. There are lots of rooms to...More

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank shortiebrunetti
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
    Very fascinating castle

    A great place to see so close to Banbury the most and waterway compliment the gardens the sorounding Parkland is wonderful

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank Christopher W
    Reviewed April 14, 2019
    The castle is still a family home !

    I have been going there for years , my friend looks after the gardens and helps in the castle. IWhen I used to have French students ,they loved going there.Well known films have been made there!,, Church is worth a visit, lovely for a day...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank Joansygrove
    Reviewed February 14, 2019
    Broughton Castle

    Broughton castle is very near my home, thank goodness, so we go often and always take all visitors. It's a delightful old house with a lovely courtyard and all sorts of interesting things to see in the house itself. A nice (mainly outdoors) cafe and...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank sujerich
    Reviewed February 11, 2019
    Magnifigent Building

    Really enjoyed several visits to Broughton Castle . Picknicked in the grounds and really enjoyed the castle tour .Parts of films have been filmed here . Wonderful English heritage.

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank SueMeadows25
    Reviewed January 16, 2019 via mobile
    Miss NForest

    Lovely place to visit. Not to big to walk around. Beautiful gardens in a idyllic setting.Largemail grounds ando a pretty church.Great for a wedding venue.

    Date of experience: January 2019
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    June 18, 2018|
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    Response from MartinF4305 | Property representative |
    Hi - if I had a couple of days in the area I'd also aim to see Rousham, Canons Ashby, Chasleton, the gardens at Broughton Grange (only on Wednesdays) and Romeo & Juliet at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon. All within c. 15... More
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    V suitable for dogs and 4 year-olds! The latter can go inside the house but not the former; lovely garden and park for the dog, and a dog bowl outside the Tea Room.
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