Broughton Castle
Broughton Castle from Oldbury
Broughton Castle from Oldbury, by chauffeur. It is 57.7 miles via the M5, M42 and M40, roughly 1 hour in clear traffic. The house is south-east of Oldbury as the crow flies. On the way the car passes Blackheath, Catshill and Banbury. Broughton Castle is Grade I listed and has a Grade II listed park and garden. Among Oldbury's listed buildings is The Big House (Grade II*). Trains stop right in Oldbury, at Sandwell and Dudley. Oldbury's population was put at about 25,000.
How the day runs
The day starts at your Oldbury address. The car brings you to the entrance of Broughton Castle and stays close for the return. Villiers Hotel is 39 minutes away for lunch or tea. Going home, allow roughly 1 hour to Oldbury. The car sets out from Oxford, 83.1 miles from Oldbury.
- Oldbury to Broughton Castle1 hr, 57.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Broughton Castle to Oldbury1 hr, 57.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Broughton Castle is Grade I listed and has a Grade II listed park and garden.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Big House, in central Oldbury, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Oldbury by road is Sandwell and Dudley (SAD), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgOldbury has a population of about 25,000.
Source: wikidata.orgOpen Wednesday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday afternoons, early April to late September
Source: broughtoncastle.comMoated, 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.comParliamentary opponents of Charles I met here before the Civil War.
Source: broughtoncastle.com
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Oldbury to Broughton Castle?
Roughly 1 hour (57.7 miles) via the M5, M42 and M40 in clear traffic; the return is roughly 1 hour.
When is Broughton Castle open?
Opening: open Wednesday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday afternoons, early April to late September.
Can we add a second house?
Upton House is 21 minutes from Broughton Castle.
Which way does the car go from Oldbury?
Via the M5, M42 and M40, passing Blackheath, Catshill and Banbury; 57.7 miles in all.
Our undertaking
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