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Charlecote Park

B4086, off A429 | Nr Wellesbourne, Warwick, England
01789/470277
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Ranked #6 of 16 attractions in Warwick
Type: Parks
Owner description: Charlecote Park has been home to the Lucy family since the 12th century. Their stories are told throughout the house by their portraits, the objects... more » Owner description: Charlecote Park has been home to the Lucy family since the 12th century. Their stories are told throughout the house by their portraits, the objects they collected from around the world and the design influence they had on the house and parkland. See how Mary Elizabeth Lucy remodeled the house in Victorian times. The gardens include a formal parterre, woodland walk and the wider parkland (inspired by 'Capability' Brown), which offer walks with picturesque views across the River Avon. A herd of fallow deer has been in the park since Tudor times.*N.B. From Sept 2012 - Sept 2013 the house is undergoing essential rewiring works. This provides us a wonderful opportunity to show our visitors how we care for our historic homes and show behind the layers of our mansion house! « less
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Poole, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

A good standard National Trust property, that is large and fascinating. Good history, rooms and guides. Do not forget to visit the church across the water meadow. there tucked away you will find the monuments and tombs of the family who's potraits hang in the great hall of the house.

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Rochester, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Went to see this fine example of how the gentry lived in the past. A very impressive house, with a lot of very good volunteers to give you the information, on who lived there, and what they did. There was not a lot of furniture to see, which was a pity, and the number of rooms you were allowed in... More

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London, England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We arrived about 10.15 just before the house opened. The colour in the garden centre opposite the entrance caught our eyes so we spend about 25 mins browsing the most imaginatively laid out garden centre I've ever seen: it's well worth a visit. The welcome talk is only 7 mins long and worth listening to. The parterre has a beautiful... More

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High Wycombe, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This is our favourite kind of NT property. Not just a house to visit, but also a brewery, old kitchens and a series of stables converted to house an impressive collection of carriages. First of all, we visited this the day after we saw Packwood House and Baddesley Clinton. Charlecote is a larger property than these and much more impressive... More

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Tillicoultry, Scotland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We visited this attraction on a Wednesday. Unfortunately on arrival the house was closed on Wednesdays. Just my luck but I can't blame the national trust for me not checking the website prior to visit. Nonetheless, this did not detract in anyway to the enjoyment of our visit. The gardens as always were immaculate and lunch in the Orangery is... More

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Hobart, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Loved this house and garden, a real gem, well worth a visit. The national trust at its best- property great staff friendly and helpful

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Parking is on the flat and is easy. The welcome that we received was very good indeed. There was an extensive selection of plants for sale although we didn't buy any due to the odd weather for the time of year. We walked across the road to the park, it is a fair walk to the house but there is... More

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We picked this NT property because it was a little further away from home for a day out and because of the tearooms. Unfortunetly work was being done to the house so rooms were changed or closed off, but I still enjoyed walking around. The best bit of the day was talking to the kitchen ladies who had just finished... More

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We visited Charlecote Park on Sunday which was also a promoted free access to NT properties weekend and clearly evident by the numbers attending to be very successful with a tenty minute wait to be served in the restaurant. As usual excellent scones, soup and cakes on offer. House is currently being reinstated after re-wiring but it certainly did not... More

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Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We visited Charlecote Park today for the first time and had a thoroughly lovely time. We took a picnic and had a great position by the lake. The kids really enjoyed trying to find the hidden chicks in the house tour and then climbing on the trees. A really good day.

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