Chillington Hall
Georgian house with spectacular long avenue.
Codsall Wood, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RE
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Free parking
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Chillington Hall is an enchanting 18th century house, it is a product of two differing Georgian styles.
The South side built in 1724 by Francis Smith of Warwick, has rooms of an intimate size contrasted with those built on a grander scale by Sir John Soane some sixty years later.
The Saloon, typical of Soane design, features a soaring ceiling topped by a great lantern with beautiful plasterwork.
The parkland, landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown, incorporates the magnificent lake and its architectural follies.
Chillington Hall offers guided tours of this magnificent house and our knowledgeable guides will give you an in-depth history of this family home, its ancestors and contents.
The Hall is available for private hire for family celebrations, weddings, charity events and as a filming location. Although Chillington Hall is a grand house it retains an intimate charm which makes it an ideal setting for entertaining.
Private owner-led tours
Enjoy a tour of the house led by Charlie Giffard, who is the 30th member of his family to own the Estate and live at the family home. Charlie will give you a friendly and informative tour around his childhood home and cover subjects such as architecture, art, social and domestic stories and what it’s like to live a 21st century way of life in a house that was designed and built for a very different time.
The tour will finish with tea/coffee and scrumptious cakes served in our beautiful gardens on the sun terrace (weather permitting). You are welcome to take a walk in the gardens or to the lake to admire Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s landscaping at leisure afterwards.
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Opening Times and Activities at Chillington Hall
Chillington Hall offers a variety of activities and events throughout the year. Below is a detailed summary of the available attractions, their opening times, and conditions for participation.
Estate Partridge & Pheasant Shooting
Chillington Hall provides driven partridge and pheasant shooting experiences in Staffordshire. The season is well-established and popular, offering drives across diverse terrains. Options include smaller days of 40-50 birds or larger days of 100-200 birds. A lunch made with local produce can be arranged in the Hall's dining room. Participants must hold a current shotgun certificate and third-party liability insurance up to £5,000,000. Membership in BASC, NGO, or Countryside Alliance is recommended. Availability is limited, and advance booking is required.
Simulated/Clay Shooting
Available from April to August, this activity includes breakfast, a safety briefing, four different drives, a drinks reception, a two-course lunch, and a final drive. Participants must be experienced gun owners with insurance and a shotgun license. Prices for 2025 are £200 + VAT per person (Monday-Friday) and £230 + VAT per person (Saturday), with a minimum of 8 participants. Non-shooting guests are charged £75 + VAT. A 10% deposit is required to confirm bookings.
Fishing
Fishing is available at the estate's sixty-acre pool, created in the 1760s. Permits are issued through the Brewood Angling Club.
Woodlands
The estate features ancient woodlands and an arboretum designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. The woodlands are managed for biodiversity and provide seasonal displays of bluebells and autumn colors.
Rental Properties and Land
The estate offers rental properties, including period buildings and farms. Interested parties can contact the property agent for availability.
Historic Tours
Guided tours of Chillington Hall are available, providing insights into the history of the family home and its contents. Public open days for 2026 will be announced soon. Tours are available from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on open days, with guided tours starting at specific times. Admission prices are £12.00 per adult and £6.00 per child for Hall & Gardens, and £6.00 per adult and £3.00 per child for Gardens only. Members of Historic Houses have free entry on standard open days.
Private and Group Tours
Private tours of the Hall and Gardens are available for £15.00 per person, with an option to include a trailer ride to the lake for £18.00 per person. Catering options are available for groups of 15 or more.
For further details, contact the Chillington Estate Office.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
£12 House & Gardens
£6 Gardens only
Children Half Price
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Chillington Hall, Staffordshire
Chillington Hall, Staffordshire
Getting here
Codsall Wood, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RE
Based between the villages of Brewood & Codsall we’re just off Port Lane. The M6 (J12) and M54 (J3) are only a few miles away and the nearby A5 & A41 make getting to Chillington easy.
Coaches have a separate entrance, this is signposted as the main gate is not wide enough.
The nearest train station is Codsall (4.5 miles away), this is a very small station and not all trains stop here.
The nearest larger station is either Wolverhampton or Stafford.
Taxis ranks are available at these larger stations, whereas at Codsall you will need to call for a taxi. There are no bus stops at Chillington Hall, the nearest one is in Brewood (3 miles).
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