- Broughton Castle
Broughton Castle is a moated and fortified manor house near Banbury in North Oxfordshire Set in parkland and built of the rich local Hornton ironstone, it was selected by Simon Jenkins as one of only twenty to be awarded five stars in his book England’s Thousand Best Houses
- Visiting - Broughton Castle
Broughton Castle Open Days 2025 Wednesdays, Sundays Bank Holiday Mondays, 2 nd April to 28 th September 2025 Opening times 2pm to 5pm (access to the Tea Room possible from 1 30pm) We do not do online booking, just buy your tickets at the gatehouse (or show your membership card if a Historic Houses member)
- History - Broughton Castle
Explore over 700 years of history In about 1300 Sir John de Broughton built his manor house in a sheltered site at the junction of three streams and surrounded it with a substantial moat William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor of England bought the house in 1377
- Castle Gardens - Broughton Castle
William of Wykeham’s portrait hangs above the fireplace, opposite that of William Fiennes, the 1 st Viscount Saye Sele and a leading figure in the opposition to Charles I The Castle was a meeting place of the leading Parliamentary opponents of Charles I including John Pym, John Hampden, Lord Brooke and Lord Saye’s son Nathaniel Fiennes
- Prices - Broughton Castle
Visiting Local Area Attractions Refreshments How to find us School Visits Group Visits Prices Events Broughton Castle Cycling Sportive Sunday June 29th 2025 Archaeological Discoveries at Broughton Castle: Summer Lecture 19th July 2025 Useful Links How to find us Contact Terms Conditions Find us
- How to find us - Broughton Castle
Broughton Castle is 2 5 miles from the centre of Banbury, 3 miles from Junction 11 of the M40 At Banbury Cross take the B4035 west signposted to Shipston on Stour then, after about two miles, turn right in Broughton village at the crossroads by the Saye Sele Arms pub
- Location hire - Broughton Castle
Exteriors and interiors provide a range of different location opportunities – unspoilt parkland, gatehouse, moat, battlements, fortified manor house castle, chapel, great hall, picture gallery, library, dining room, armour, and wonderful gardens including the formal Ladies’ Garden
- Refreshments - Broughton Castle
Groups that visit Broughton Castle as a private booking can also enjoy refreshments on arrival, light lunches, afternoon teas and suppers (please ask for details)
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