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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

Kingston Bagpuize House in Oxfordshire was a film location for Downton Abbey

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Free admission to members of Historic Houses when you show a valid membership card.
Free admission to members of Historic Houses when you show a valid membership card.
Facilities
  • Accessible loos
  • Accessible parking
  • Cafe / restaurant
  • Easily accessible without car
  • Free parking
  • Parkland / open spaces
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Accessibility
  • Accessible parking
  • Guide dogs welcome
  • Accessible toilets
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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.

Opening Times

Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.

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February 4, 7, 11, 14, 21 & 28 – Garden only, 1-4pm
February 18 & 25 – House & Garden, 1-4pm (last admission to house 3pm)

From March onwards, House & Garden open 2-5pm (last admission to house 4pm)

March 10, 11, 24 & 25
April 7, 8, 21, 22, 28 & 29
May 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27
June 9, 10, 23, 24 & 30
July 1

 

Admission

Historic Houses members visit free except on event and charity days.

House & Garden 
Adult £10
Child (11-21yrs) £6

Garden Only
Adult £7
Child (11-21yrs) £4.50

Children under 12yrs free admission to house & garden

Group Visits

We welcome group visits throughout the year on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

 

Booking

Details through www.kbhevents.uk

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Accessibility
  • Accessible parking
  • Guide dogs welcome
  • Accessible toilets
Does our information need updating?
Let us know here

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.

Kingston Bagpuize House Sitting Room fireplace

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Kingston Bagpuize House staircase

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