Key facts
- Operator
- Lord Saye and Sele family
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Limited tour days
Pinpoint
Possible Opening hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 1:30 – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 1:30 – 5:00 PM |
A fortified, moated manor house near Banbury, home to the Fiennes family - Lords Saye and Sele - for nearly 600 years, with opening limited to select days over summer. The rooms hold a substantial art collection, and you can go up onto the roof, which reviewers rate as one of the visit's highlights.
Worth the trip
The roof access, paired with the cream tea afterwards, which reviewers repeatedly say they'd happily come back just for.
Before you go
Opening is seasonal and limited, so check dates before planning a trip; park at the church car park for the toilet facilities, then it's a short walk to the castle entrance.
Reviewers consistently praise the fortified manor house and its gardens together with the cafe's cream tea, and knowledgeable, friendly guides are mentioned more than once. Several note the limited opening days and times, so checking ahead is worthwhile, but there's no real criticism beyond that.
Fortified moated manor; limited summer opening
“Lovely house and small compact garden nicely maintained.”— Jason Flanagan, visitor review
