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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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.
Chillington Hall is a historic estate managed by the Giffard family, offering a variety of attractions and events for visitors. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times and activities available:
Public Open Days
The Hall will announce its 2026 public open day dates soon. On these days, the Hall will be open from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Guided tours of the Hall will start at 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM. Tours are on a first-come, first-served basis, and each tour lasts approximately one hour. Self-guided tours are not available. Visitors can explore the gardens and grounds without a guided tour, with the last entry at 3:00 PM and gates closing at 5:00 PM.
Admission Prices
- Hall & Gardens: £12.00 per adult, £6.00 per child
- Gardens only: £6.00 per adult, £3.00 per child
- Historic Houses members: Free entry with a valid membership card
No pre-booking is required for public open days. Limited refreshments are available from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Special Interest and Weekend Tours
Special interest tours are available throughout the year and must be pre-booked. Details can be found on the 'What's On' page.
Private and Group Tours
Private tours of the Hall and Gardens are available for groups, with options including a trailer ride to the lake. Prices start at £15.00 per person for a standard tour and £18.00 per person for a tour including the trailer ride. Catering options are available for groups, with a minimum of 15 guests required for lunch.
Shooting Activities
The estate offers partridge and pheasant shooting during the season, as well as simulated clay shooting from April to August. Prices and conditions apply, and bookings must be made in advance.
Fishing
Fishing permits for the estate's 60-acre pool are available through the Brewood Angling Club.
Woodlands
The estate's woodlands feature seasonal displays of bluebells in spring and vibrant colors in autumn. The woodlands are actively managed to maintain biodiversity.
Rental Properties
The estate has over 40 properties available for rent, including period buildings and cottages. Interested parties can contact the estate's property agent for availability.
For more information, visitors are encouraged to 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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