Broughton Castle
A moated and fortified manor house the home of the Lords Saye and Sele for centuries.
Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5EB
Facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Shop
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible toilets
Broughton Castle is a moated and fortified manor house near Banbury in North Oxfordshire.
Set in parkland and built of the rich local Hornton ironstone, it was selected by Simon Jenkins as one of only twenty to be awarded five stars in his book England’s Thousand Best Houses.
The core of the house was built in 1306 and the gatehouse in the early 15th century, but most of what you see today dates from the 1550s.
Broughton was a centre of opposition to Charles I and was besieged and damaged after the Battle of Edgehill in 1642.
The Castle is home to Martin Fiennes (22nd Lord Saye & Sele). The ownership of the Castle has remained in the same family since 1377.
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Opening Times for Broughton Castle
Broughton Castle is open to visitors from 2nd April 2025 to 28th September 2025 on the following days:
- Wednesdays
- Sundays
- Bank Holiday Mondays
Opening hours are from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The Tea Room and Gardens open earlier, at 1:30 PM. The last entry to the Castle is at 4:30 PM.
Tickets can be purchased at the Gatehouse upon arrival. Members of Historic Houses can enter for free with a valid membership card.
Special Events
- Broughton Castle Cycling Sportive: Sunday, 29th June 2025
- Archaeological Discoveries at Broughton Castle: Summer Lecture: Saturday, 19th July 2025
Additional Information
The Castle and Gardens are accessible to visitors with some mobility considerations. Dogs are welcome in the park and gardens if kept on a lead. The only public toilets are located in the car park, and a Radar Key is required for the disabled toilet.
Private group tours and school visits can be arranged by appointment throughout the year. The minimum group charge is £250, and catering options are available for private groups.
For more details, visitors are encouraged to contact the administrative office of Broughton Castle.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
Adults: £13
Child: £8 (5-15yrs)
Garden only: £8
Groups of any size can book a private tour by appointment. Please note that groups of less than 20 people will be charged our minimum fee of £250. Groups please pay by BACS prior to the day of your visit.
Adults: £13
Child: £8 (5-15yrs)
Garden only: £8
The capacity of the tearoom is 53 people indoors. All food and drink for private groups must be ordered in advance. The Tea Room has a minimum charge of £175 for private groups.
We welcome visits from primary and secondary schools.
Children under 15yrs £6 for a private tour (minimum group charge £200).
Students 15 yrs -18 yrs £9 for a private tour (minimum group charge £200).
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible toilets
Getting here
Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5EB
The main visitor entrance is at ///outgrown.town.germinate. What does this mean?
Broughton Castle is 2.5 miles from the centre of Banbury, 3 miles from Junction 11 of the M40.
At Banbury Cross take the B4035 west signposted to Shipston on Stour then, after about two miles, turn right in Broughton village at the crossroads by the Saye & Sele Arms pub.
At the bottom of the hill turn left into the drive. The car park is on your left before the Church.
Train to Banbury Station and then taxi to Broughton Castle.
