Buscot House
Buscot House
4.5
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
About
Buscot Park is the home of the Henderson family and the present Lord Faringdon with his eldest son James and his wife Lucinda. They look after the property on behalf of the National Trust as well as the family collection of pictures, furniture, ceramics and objects d'art, known as the Faringdon Collection, which is displayed in the house. Built between 1780 and 1783 for a local landowner, Edward Loveden Townsend, the estate was purchased in 1889 by Lord Faringdon's great-grandfather, Alexander Henderson, a financier of exceptional skill and ability, who in 1916 was created the 1st Lord Faringdon. He greatly enlarged the house, commissioned Harold Peto to design the famous Italianate water garden, and laid the foundations of the Faringdon Collection. Among his many purchases were Rembrandt's portrait of 'Pieter Six', Rossetti's portrait of 'Pandora', and Burne-Jones's famous series, 'The Legend of the Briar Rose'. Among his many purchases, his grandson and heir, Gavin Henderson, added considerably to the collection, acquiring important furniture designed by Robert Adam and Thomas Hope, and was instrumental in returning the house to its late eighteenth century appearance. The family, together with their fellow Trustees, continue to add to the collection, to freshen its display, and to enliven the gardens and grounds.
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tushar_pai
Milton Keynes, UK4,070 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Such a hidden gem of a National Trust property. Even though the house is closed, the gardens are open from 2-6pm. Toilets are available but otherwise the Tearooms are closed. No prior booking required too.
The walled garden is spectacular and one of the best we have seen in an NT property. The woodland walk takes you past the house and past sculptures, installations and water features.
There was hardly anyone and it was lovely and peaceful throughout. We stayed for approximately 2 hours admiring the various features.
The walled garden is spectacular and one of the best we have seen in an NT property. The woodland walk takes you past the house and past sculptures, installations and water features.
There was hardly anyone and it was lovely and peaceful throughout. We stayed for approximately 2 hours admiring the various features.
Written 26 August 2020
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Steph618
England, UK176 contributions
May 2022
Beautiful house, grounds and gardens. On entry from the hall you are directed to visit rooms on the ground and first floor. All rooms have so many beautiful exhibits and the rooms are provided with detailed laminated sheets detailing information as per room. The grounds and gardens are very well maintained and you can easily spend several hours here looking and walking the different areas. Parking is on site.
The only negative (hence didn't give excellent) from the afternoon was the tea rooms. It was a bit basic and the cafe area was a bit like walking into a 1940s tea room and selection was limited i.e. instant coffee. There was a big tented area with tables and chairs joining the cafe to sit in and most people were sitting in there. We got cold drinks and sat on the field adjoining car park which has picnic benches.
No National Trust shop here only small limited selection of items. It did sell a few plants.
An enjoyable afternoon and well worth a visit.
The only negative (hence didn't give excellent) from the afternoon was the tea rooms. It was a bit basic and the cafe area was a bit like walking into a 1940s tea room and selection was limited i.e. instant coffee. There was a big tented area with tables and chairs joining the cafe to sit in and most people were sitting in there. We got cold drinks and sat on the field adjoining car park which has picnic benches.
No National Trust shop here only small limited selection of items. It did sell a few plants.
An enjoyable afternoon and well worth a visit.
Written 19 May 2022
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fifytyplus
oxford354 contributions
Jul 2020
The gardens don't open until 2:00pm but the car parking area (incl lawns) and picnic site open at 1:00pm. The picnic site is pleasant, tables clean & well-spaced, and entering the gardens promptly at 2:00pm gives the wonderful feeling of having the whole site to yourself.
The grounds are a combination of woodland walks and beautifully tended walled gardens, which are a riot of colour, full of butterflies & bees. They are expansive enough for you to feel away from others if you are social distancing, though there are a few pinch-points, like around the lovely cascade. Seating is adequate & comfortable - especially the swinging benches in the white rose garden, so comfortable that they nearly send you to sleep!
A lovely place for all the family.
The grounds are a combination of woodland walks and beautifully tended walled gardens, which are a riot of colour, full of butterflies & bees. They are expansive enough for you to feel away from others if you are social distancing, though there are a few pinch-points, like around the lovely cascade. Seating is adequate & comfortable - especially the swinging benches in the white rose garden, so comfortable that they nearly send you to sleep!
A lovely place for all the family.
Written 18 July 2020
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Stephanie6nt
Ross-on-Wye, UK89 contributions
Jul 2021
NT but not your typical boring mausoleum.
This isn’t all stuck in the past 1600 furniture and art.
This is a living, breathing, family home. Lived in still by the family (so not open every day)
The facilities are labelled “lavatories” and have space.
Wonderful pre-Raphelite murals fill one room, but modern murals in the converted stable block that serves as the cafe. And fabulously light scones : have a cream tea!
Huge Glass sculptures on a huge window sill, glass on copper sculptures on a table, and modern art filling a bedroom….alongside the usual school of 1600 stuff that bores me.
Then you get to the garden. Chinese Warriors around a hedge corner, a roe sculpture on a mound, and a swing garden. Just sit and swing!
This is the only NT place I would go to twice as it changes as it is a living breathing home! Play the grand piano in passing…. Bet the books are worth reading too.
For bonus points, one of the attending staff had worked there for 20 years and said the family were grand employers.
Oh and plants sold elsewhere for £30 going for a fiver.
This isn’t all stuck in the past 1600 furniture and art.
This is a living, breathing, family home. Lived in still by the family (so not open every day)
The facilities are labelled “lavatories” and have space.
Wonderful pre-Raphelite murals fill one room, but modern murals in the converted stable block that serves as the cafe. And fabulously light scones : have a cream tea!
Huge Glass sculptures on a huge window sill, glass on copper sculptures on a table, and modern art filling a bedroom….alongside the usual school of 1600 stuff that bores me.
Then you get to the garden. Chinese Warriors around a hedge corner, a roe sculpture on a mound, and a swing garden. Just sit and swing!
This is the only NT place I would go to twice as it changes as it is a living breathing home! Play the grand piano in passing…. Bet the books are worth reading too.
For bonus points, one of the attending staff had worked there for 20 years and said the family were grand employers.
Oh and plants sold elsewhere for £30 going for a fiver.
Written 28 July 2021
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pink-star-355
Abingdon, UK100 contributions
Sept 2020 • Family
My young son loved running around the gardens and exploring the various sections. For a property that is much smaller than the large grounds of Basildon or Stourhead, I still felt like there was a lot to see. The flower borders in the walled garden are absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. I can imagine coming here and just sitting on a bench for some reflection.
My only frustration is that the gardens are currently open 2pm-6pm, which is quite a short timeframe; but I understand this is the family’s decision. You don’t have to book, the car park is quite large and we had a wonderful picnic tea next to the lake.
My only frustration is that the gardens are currently open 2pm-6pm, which is quite a short timeframe; but I understand this is the family’s decision. You don’t have to book, the car park is quite large and we had a wonderful picnic tea next to the lake.
Written 26 September 2020
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Gaynor C
Oxford, UK119 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
The gardens are in immaculate condition and provide a lovely afternoon's walk. Beautiful roses are interspersed with vegetables; a 'terracotta army'; elegant pond with waterlilies; - and for us, the intriguing glass sculpture exhibition. Thoroughly recommend a visit - followed by the excellent cafe, now extended with a marquee, serving delicious cakes and scones.
Written 31 August 2024
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111TWIGAMINHAAFRIKA
Bristol, UK7,800 contributions
Sept 2021
Arrived before the 2pm opening to park up and to have the chance to walk around the accessible parkland and fishing lake.
Plenty of parking available, easy and quick entry on what was a very sunny and hot early September weekday.
Friendly staff/volunteers, beautiful house, beautiful gardens and estate.
Plenty of parking available, easy and quick entry on what was a very sunny and hot early September weekday.
Friendly staff/volunteers, beautiful house, beautiful gardens and estate.
Written 6 October 2021
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oldsportyrelaxer
UK254 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
The spring flowers are so lovely. My husband borrowed a mobility vehicle and really enjoyed being able to get out and about.
The overflow car park is too wet, so cars were being directed to park all over the place. The car park staff did so well coping with that.
The overflow car park is too wet, so cars were being directed to park all over the place. The car park staff did so well coping with that.
Written 31 March 2024
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david f
12 contributions
Jun 2022
A visit to Buscot Park is a real treat. Firstly it's setting just outside Lechlade. It is very easy to park within the Grounds and then a short stroll to the Tea Rooms and into the neat gardens and the park and on towards the House. The House is well worth seeing inside and the gardens afford a splendid walk down to a lake. Do not miss the circle of swing seats on the way. Very pleasant for a few minutes rest.
Either at the start or at the finish of your visit be sure to partake of the Tea Rooms. Not expensive but a lovely cup of tea and a good selection of tasty cakes. The ladies who run this facility are lovely.
Either at the start or at the finish of your visit be sure to partake of the Tea Rooms. Not expensive but a lovely cup of tea and a good selection of tasty cakes. The ladies who run this facility are lovely.
Written 6 June 2022
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Julie
United Kingdom195 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
National Trust- Buscot House, I love this place and have been several times. The grounds/gardens are amazing and the house is lovely. It has a cafe which serves teas, scones etc and is reasonably priced. If you are a NT member you really must visit.
Written 10 September 2022
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I visited the garden every month and wondering would it possible to open from mid March to mid October?
We are missing daffodil and cherry blossom, also the autumn colours.
Written 27 March 2015
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