Broughton Castle
Broughton Castle from Watlington
Broughton Castle, an easy day from Watlington. The drive is 51 minutes (43.0 miles) via the B4009, M40 and B4035. Heading north-west from Watlington, the house is 43.0 miles away. On the way the car passes Banbury. Broughton Castle is Grade I listed and has a Grade II listed park and garden. The Great Western Main Line serves Cholsey. Among Watlington's listed buildings is Town Hall (Grade II*). Watlington is in Oxfordshire.
How the day runs
Collection is from your home in Watlington. The chauffeur parks up near Broughton Castle for as long as the visit takes. Villiers Hotel is 39 minutes away for lunch or tea. The way home to Watlington takes 50 minutes (42.9 miles). From the Oxford base, Watlington is 21.7 miles and 33 minutes via the A4142 and A40.
- Watlington to Broughton Castle51 min, 43 miles, in clear traffic
- Broughton Castle to Watlington50 min, 42.9 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.orgCholsey station is on the Great Western Main Line.
Source: wikidata.orgTown Hall, in central Watlington, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWatlington is in Oxfordshire.
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 Watlington to Broughton Castle?
51 minutes (43.0 miles) via the B4009, M40 and B4035 in clear traffic; the return is 50 minutes.
When is Broughton Castle open?
Opening: open Wednesday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday afternoons, early April to late September.
Where can we eat or stay nearby?
Villiers Hotel, 39 minutes away from Broughton Castle.
Can we add a second house?
Upton House is 21 minutes from Broughton Castle.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
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- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.