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Looking for a day out on a rainy day in lockdown in the area was proving a challenge- so we were lucky to find this gorgeous house near to where we were staying near Banbury. It’s only open on Wednesday and Sunday (and Bank Holidays) and definitely worth a visit. Highlights were the hand painted wallpaper in two of the bedrooms. The family had connections to Oliver Cromwell and Charles I & II so plenty of interesting history. Lovely grounds and cafe too. …
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Date of experience: August 2020
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A magnificent old building with beautiful gardens, Broughton Castle is a lovely place to visit. The house has a lived in feel, with different architectural styles and periods blended beautifully together. Tea and cake in the gardens after our tour ended our visit on exactly the right note.…
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Date of experience: August 2020
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We decided to go here whilst staying in Banbury - the castle was very interesting with lots to see and read about. The grounds were beautiful with well kept gardens and lovely views. The tea room was nice with friendly helpful staff and a good choice on the menu. All the guides in the castle were helpful and informative too and made the whole afternoon very pleasant. …
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Date of experience: August 2020
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This castle has a very homely feel as it is still lived in by the family as it has been for centuries. The current senior member will be 100 in September. There are some beautiful rooms to see with portraits and historic wallpaper. You can relax in the gardens after touring the house.…
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Date of experience: July 2020
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Visited as a treat for my sister-in-laws birthday, we had a beautiful afternoon tea in the garden then a look round the house. The guides were brilliant, knowledgeable and friendly. The moat and grounds are beautiful. I would thoroughly recommend a visit.
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Date of experience: July 2020
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