Charlecote Park

Lovely place for a long walk with different types of deer roaming the estate, sheep, herons, egrets, ducks, pheasants and swans. The views across the countryside and neighbouring villages are beautiful. The house and surroundings buildings are well worth the visit. There are two cafes both experienced recently with slow almost indifferent service but food and drink were good.

Beautiful, lots of space to explore. Two lovely cafes serving food and drink. Nice shop as well to buy things. Lots of deer! Dog friendly in most places. We went for national heritage day so was free.

Beautiful National Trust site with huge ground to enjoy long walks in the deer park. Gorgeous house although the parts you can walk around are limited as the family still live there and they are undergoing extensive repairs to the dining room which will take some time. The upstairs is also set out as a museum of memories rather than as the rooms were. In total there are only approx 5 rooms you can walk through that are in keeping with the period and history of the house. The car park is on the opposite side of the road to the property but the road isn't busy. The cafe is huge and there is a separate one near the woods too. Great property and right on the river so great for walks and a relaxing afternoon.

Visited late August, getting there early to avoid the rush and enjoy the walk around the estate. The estate walk along the perimeter is a good 1-2 miles. While I was there I got to see the deer (behind a fence) and a few other animals (sheep/goats). I got back to the house and stopped off at the cafe (one of two there) for a drink and then went into the house. The house is Tudor with Victorian additions and was spectacular. While not being too big it still has grandeur. Afterwards I wandered out onto part of the estate I had not seen, ready to circle round to the exit and found a one-way door through to St Leonard's Church. The church was open and was an unexpected treat to visit. This Grade 1 listed building (built 1851 atop a medieval church) is stunning inside and out and worth visiting at the same time as Charlotte Park. A fantastic morning's visit 😊

Visiting out of season meant they were carrying out work on the site but it was still really stunning. There's a lot of trails you can walk & so many deer in the deer park, you can sit & watch them for hours! The house is beautiful & considering it's a stately home, it felt quite cozy & truly lived in (although you'd definitely need an army of staff to maintain it! Highly recommend a visit

We had a splendid mid-week visit! The grounds and the house are really well kept. They also had some summer activities for children, including football, skittles, dress-up area, building zone, picnic tents and more! We were also lucky enough to see a herd of deers and some fawns too! After exploring the grounds, we stopped for a light bite and some coffee in one of their cafes. You couldn’t fault it. The food was fresh and the coffee and cakes tasted amazing! On a bonus side, they have a free, generous size parking. We cannot wait to be back in there!

We recently visited this National Trust property and while we couldn’t see much of the house itself, the surrounding gardens and walking trails more than made up for it. The grounds are beautifully maintained and ideal for a family day out. There were plenty of engaging activities and events for children, which kept the little ones entertained throughout. The café served very good food — fresh and well-prepared, a pleasant surprise for a heritage site. However, with the weather being a bit unpredictable during our visit, the limited indoor seating made it a little tricky to find a comfortable spot. Still, it didn’t take away too much from what was otherwise a really enjoyable day.

This remarkable estate offers an exceptional opportunity to delve into the rich history of a magnificent Tudor house. It has been the ancestral home of the Fairfax-Lucy family since the 12th century, encompassing over 900 years of continuous heritage.

Visited here today, 18 Feb, because I wanted to see something 'typically British' and this was one of the few 'stately homes' open in winter. They opened the gates at 10:30 am, but the main house doesn't open til 11:30. If you want to do something similar make sure to check hours on the websites! We enjoyed walking around the gardens for roughly an hour before going inside the house. Despite it being winter, the grounds were really green and the light was wonderful. There is a kind of 'ring path' around the periphery - perfect for a long walk - but bring your wellies! It was too muddy for us to walk into the lower areas near the river. There were tons of deer all over - very nice to see bucks and doe all mixed together - and not spooked by people. On the grounds you can get snacks at The Orangery - but be prepared to wait - we tried to get in twice and both times the line was out the door and every table was taken. But inside is lovely with lots of artwork showing the home and grounds throughout the seasons represented in different mediums (block prints, photos, watercolors). And there is also outdoor seating, which would be really nice in warmer weather. There's also the Tea Garden with beverages and snacks on the other side of the house, but it's all outside. The home itself is really grand. The front hall, dining and living areas, library, pool room and ladies chambers, all on the first floor, give insight into how people used to live - and it's quite something. Only a small portion of the second floor is open to the public via staircases and the place does not appear to be accessible by people with special needs. Overall a very enjoyable experience! And a place to return to season after season to see the gardens, flowers in bloom and exhibits. And don't miss the kitchen and shops!

Really pleasant place to visit, great grounds, see full review http://www.kevinsimon.co.uk/?p=513

Great place to learn about the history of the place and awesome views. The green house you can enjoy a real and flavorful cream tea while enjoying the amazing views

A beautiful estate with very large grounds to explore and an interesting stately home. The house is open to visitors and you can see a number of fine rooms. There are several outbuildings including a brew house, coach house, and a couple of times talks are available on some days. The restaurant offers the usual fare of cream teas and meals. The formal garden is small but magnificent in summer. There are woodland gardens and huge grounds to walk around.

This place is beautiful and steeped in hitory. Supposedly this is where William Shakespeare was caught poaching deer in the 17th century and you can still see the descendents of said poached deer today. There is a small village nearby to the main event which is a rather splendid staely home. I last went here for a wedding reception some years ago and I can honestly say that it was the best I have ever been to apart from my own. THe food and service were both exceptional and the view was of course out of this world. Haven't been for a while though so I would be interested to hear as many other views as possible. Seem to remeber the pub in the village had a lot of charm but has now probably been taken over by a chian or closed down.