Sezincote
One of England's most exotic country houses.
Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9AW
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Picnic area
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
- Access statement available
- Guide dogs welcome
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.
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.
Sezincote House and Gardens Opening Times and Visitor Information
Sezincote Gardens are open from March to November inclusive, on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Bank Holiday Mondays. The opening hours are 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except in March and November when the gardens close at 4:00 PM. The gardens are closed in December, January, and February.
Sezincote House, including the Orangery Tearoom, is open from May to September inclusive, on the same days as the gardens (Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Bank Holiday Mondays) from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. House tours are available starting at 11:30 AM and occur every half hour, with the last tour at 4:30 PM. All house tour tickets must be pre-booked and pre-paid online.
Admission Prices
- Sezincote Garden: Adults £9, Children (16 & under) £3
- Sezincote House (including garden entry): Adults £15, Children (16 & under) £9
- Carers are admitted free of charge and do not require a ticket.
Garden-only visitors do not need to book in advance and can pay on arrival at the ticket office. However, house tour tickets must be booked in advance.
Special Notes
- Weddings are held on weekends during the summer months, which may cause some disturbance to the atmosphere and views.
- Historic Houses members must book through the website using the coupon code "HISTORIC" and bring their membership cards on the day.
- Disabled parking and access are available, but some areas of the garden and house may be challenging for those with mobility issues.
- No dogs are allowed in the house or gardens, except for assistance dogs.
Visitors are advised to arrive early to allow time for parking and ticketing, especially for house tours. The Orangery Tearoom serves tea and cake until 4:30 PM when the house is open.
For group bookings or further information, contact the estate via the provided email addresses.
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.
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 [email protected] or call on 01386 700444.
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
- Access statement available
- Guide dogs welcome
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.
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