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Sezincote

One of England's most exotic country houses.

Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9AW

Sezincote historic oriental garden in Gloucestershire

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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
  • Free parking
  • Picnic area
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Accessibility
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking
  • Access statement available
  • Guide dogs welcome
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Sezincote is a Mughal Indian palace set in the Cotswold Hills, created by the nabob Charles Cockerell in 1805.

The house is surmounted by a copper dome and minarets, and set in a picturesque water garden with seven pools, waterfalls, a grotto and a temple to Surya, the Hindu Sun God. A curving Orangery frames the Persian Garden of Paradise.

Samuel Pepys Cockerell, younger brother of the owner, was the architect, with the artist Thomas Daniell advising on classical Indian architecture. Repton consulted on landscaping the grounds.

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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Gardens: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Bank Holiday Mondays from 11am to 5pm (4pm winter), year round except December.

Garden: January to November, Thursdays, Fridays, Bank Holiday Mondays, 2pm to dusk.

House and tearoom: May to September, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Bank Holiday Mondays, 2pm to 5.30pm. Please pre-book house tours on our website.

 

Admission

Historic Houses members visit for free and should pre-book through the website booking page – enter the code HISTORIC which means payment is not required. Cards should be presented on arrival.

Gardens:

Adults £9 Children (16 and under) £3.

House and gardens:

Adults £15. Children (16 and under) £9

Please pre-book house tours on our website. Historic Houses members will be invited to enter the word HISTORIC in capitals in a box to obtain free tickets.

Tea and cake will be available at the same times that the house is open.

Group Visits

We are happy to accommodate groups (minimum of 25) out of normal opening hours, if it is possible to find a mutually convenient time and date.

There is a £10 group supplement for the garden only, and £30 for house and garden, to cover costs of opening.

Email us on enquiries@sezincote.com or call on 01386 700444.

for the latest information.
Accessibility
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking
  • Access statement available
  • Guide dogs welcome
Does our information need updating?
Let us know here

Sezincote is a family home, full of dogs, cats and children. We hope you enjoy visiting our special house, thought to be the only mogul building surviving in Western Europe.

Sezincote Temple of Surya

Why our members love visiting Sezincote

Sezincote - Susan Hanrahan

Susan Hanrahan - Visited September 2021

“Surprising exotic glimpse of India amidst The Cotswolds, reminiscent of The Brighton Pavilion. Approach through pretty water gardens, visit the peaceful temple, and look out for the decorative snake and sacred cows on the bridge. The elephants are easy to spot!

Internally, the house remains classically English, an interesting contrast to the decorative exterior. A very memorable visit.”

Patrick & Jill Rowley - Visited March 2022

“It was a lovely sunny afternoon and there were so many beautiful ‘wild’ spring flowers and blossoms just appearing. In the lower garden the stream & small lakes looked lovely and the views of surrounding countryside were delightful. The fact that it was so early in the year and the house/tearoom were not yet open meant there were very few other visitors – it seemed like “our own private garden!”.”

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Sezincote garden with oriental influences

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