Kingston Bagpuize House
Situated in the Vale of the The White Horse and surrounded by its beautiful garden and parkland, an early Georgian family home.
Kingston Bagpuize, Near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5AX
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Free parking
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Parkland / open spaces
- Accessible parking
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible toilets
Kingston Bagpuize House remains a family home. Surrounded by garden and parkland this beautiful early Georgian style house is in red brick with stone quoins, banding and window surrounds.
The entrance hall is dominated by the handsome cantilever staircase. The elegant reception rooms have period furniture and paintings.
The gardens are notable for an large collection of plants which give year round interest including snowdrops and Magnolia in spring, flowering trees and shrubs in summer and autumn colour from September. The raised terrace walk which leads the visitor to the charming 18th-century pavilion also has views towards the house and over the Woodland Garden.
The House and grounds offer exclusive use for weddings, private and corporate events and filming.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Kingston Bagpuize House is currently closed to visitors for the season. It will reopen in 2026, with the gardens opening in February and March for specific dates. The house and gardens are also available for group bookings, weddings, private hire, and filming inquiries throughout the year.
2026 Opening Dates
The Gardens:
- February: 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25
- March: 8, 9, 22, 23, 29, 30
The House:
- February: 15, 22
- March: 8, 9, 22, 23, 29, 30
Opening hours are as follows:
- February: 1pm-4pm (Tearoom open 1pm-3.30pm)
- March onwards: 2pm-5pm (Tearoom open 2pm-4.30pm)
Only assistance dogs are permitted in the house and gardens. There is no wheelchair access to the house.
Group Bookings
Group visits are available throughout the year, Monday to Thursday. Friday to Sunday visits require prior email arrangements. Group visit options include:
- Morning Visits: £20 per person, includes garden access, house tour, and tea/coffee with biscuits. Minimum fee for groups under 20 is £400.
- Afternoon Visits: £22 per person, includes garden access, house tour, and tea/coffee with cake. Minimum fee for groups under 20 is £440.
- Evening Visits: £20 per person, includes garden access and a free-flow visit to the house's ground floor. Minimum fee for groups under 20 is £400.
Guided tours are available for morning and afternoon visits, with a maximum of 20 people per tour. Lunches can be arranged for morning and afternoon visits.
Special Events
- Snowdrop & Spring Plant Fair: 22 February 2025, 11am-2pm
- Rare Plant Fair: 24 May 2025, 11am-4pm (Gardens open until 5pm)
Admission fees for these events vary, and Historic Houses members may have specific conditions for free entry.
Admission Prices
- House & Gardens: £12.00 (Adult), £6.00 (Child/Student 12-21)
- Gardens only: £8.00 (Adult), £4.50 (Child/Student 12-21)
- Children under 12: Free
For further details or to make bookings, please contact Kingston Bagpuize House directly.
Historic Houses members visit free except on event and charity days.
House & Garden
Adult £12
Child (11-21yrs) £6
Garden Only
Adult £8
Child (11-21yrs) £4.50
Children under 12yrs free admission to house & garden
We welcome group visits throughout the year on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Details through www.kbhevents.uk
- Accessible parking
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible toilets
Getting here
Kingston Bagpuize, Near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5AX
On the eastern edge of Kingston Bagpuize village 1/2 mile south of the A420/A415 intersection.
From Oxford/ Swindon using Stagecoach bus no.66 bus. Alight at School Lane, Kingston Bagpuize – then a 10 minute walk along A415 (direction Abingdon & Millets Farm) and Rectory Lane.
Trains to Oxford from London ( Paddington Great Western and Marylebone Chiltern Railways).
The actors Dame Maggie Smith and Dame Penelope Wilton visited in 2015 and 2016 for filming when the house was a location in the Downton Abbey TV series. The both commented, as many visitors do, on the welcoming atmosphere. We hope you enjoy your visit.
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