Broughton Castle
Broughton Castle from Oxford
Broughton Castle, from an Oxford start. The drive is about 49 minutes and 35.3 miles, by the A34, M40 and B4035. The house is in Oxfordshire. Parliamentary opponents of Charles I met here before the Civil War. The house is Grade I listed and has a Grade II listed park and garden.
How the day runs
The car comes to your door anywhere in Oxford. The executive saloon is chosen to fit the party. The chauffeur brings you to the entrance of Broughton Castle and stays close for the return. Villiers Hotel is about 39 minutes away for lunch, tea or a night. Upton House is about 21 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. The way back to Oxford is about 50 minutes.
- Oxford to Broughton Castle49 min, 35.3 miles, in clear traffic
- Broughton Castle to Oxford50 min, 35.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Parliamentary opponents of Charles I met here before the Civil War.
Source: broughtoncastle.comBroughton Castle is Grade I listed and has a Grade II listed park and garden.
Source: wikidata.orgMoated, fortified manor owned by the Fiennes family (Lords Saye and Sele) from 1377.
Source: broughtoncastle.comRooms include the 14th-century Great Hall, Oak Room, portrait Gallery and a chapel consecrated in 1331.
Source: broughtoncastle.comNo online booking: tickets are bought at the gatehouse; dogs on leads welcome in park and garden.
Source: broughtoncastle.comThe castle hires out for feature films, TV dramas and commercials.
Source: broughtoncastle.comOpening: Open Wednesday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday afternoons, early April to late September.
Source: broughtoncastle.comBroughton Castle lies in Oxfordshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How long does it take to get from Oxford to Broughton Castle?
About 49 minutes (35.3 miles) via the A34, M40 and B4035 in clear traffic; the return is about 50 minutes.
When is the house open?
Opening: open Wednesday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday afternoons, early April to late September.
Is the train an alternative?
The nearest station by road is Banbury, 13 minutes from the house; a car goes door to door.
Our undertaking
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