ROUSHAM HOUSE
Rousham OX6 3QX Tel 01869
Description:
Attractive 17c mansion with exceptionally fine landscaped
gardens by William Kent which include classical buildings, cascades,
statues and walled gardens. The house was a Royalist stronghold
during the civil war and has a long history
Location
At Rousham about 5 miles NE of Woodstock. M40 junc 9 or
10. 1 mile east of A4260 and .5 mile south of B4030
Opening Times
House: Apr-Sept Wed, Sun and BH Mon's 2-4.30. Garden:
daily, all year 10-4.30
Disabled Access
Unconfirmed
Admission Prices
Unconfirmed
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RYCOTE CHAPEL
Rycote, Oxfordshire
Description:
This lovely 15c chapel with exquisitely carved and painted
woodwork has many intriguing features including two roofed pews and a
musicians gallery. It has been visited by monarchs.
Location
3 miles SW of Thame off A329. M40 junc 7. Bus 260,280
Oxford-Ayelsbury
Opening Times
Apr-Sept Fri-Sun and BH 2-6
Disabled Access
Unconfirmed
Admission Prices
Adults £1.50 Children 80p EH
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STONOR PARK
Henley on Thames RG9 6HF Tel 01491 638587
Description:
For over 800 years this has been the home of Lord and Lady
Camoys and the Stonor family. This fine house is set in wooded deer
park in the Chiltern Hills. It was a centre for Catholicism
throughout the reformation. It has paintings, sculptures and
tapestries from Britain, Europe, America and Africa.
Location
5 miles north of Henley on Thames off the B480
Opening Times
Apr-Sept on different days or by arrangement. Please
contact the Administrator
Disabled Access
Unconfirmed
Admission Prices
Unconfirmed
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