The Buscot and Coleshill Estates (National Trust)
Buscot Park
Faringdon
Oxfordshire
SN7 8BU
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buscot-coleshill-estates
Telephone
01367 240786
Info line
0845 345 3387
The late 18th-century neo-classical house, set in parkland, contains the fine paintings and furniture of the Faringdon Collection Trust. The grounds include various avenue walks, and an Italianate water garden, designed in the early 20th century by Harold Peto, and a large walled garden.
Venue Type:
Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site
Additional info
House has many steps to entrance and has no wheeled vehicle access
Terraced grounds only partly accessible to wheelchairs and PMVs. Accessible route map available.
1 wheelchair, 2 single-seater PMVs available, booking essential. Drop-off point.
This property is administered on behalf of The National Trust by Lord Faringdon but the contents of the house are owned by The Faringdon Collection Trust.
Collection details
Architecture, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art
World War II Walk
Coleshill House was the GHQ for the Auxillaries - Britains Secret Resistance Organisation. Visit some of the remaining featuresin the village, including the Guard House and the Underground Operational Base. You will also be given detailed history of the training of the Auxillary Units during that time, as well as visit the new exhibition. Please wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. Flat sturdy shoes/boots/wellingtons advisable. Children welcome. (12+) This is a fairly long, flat walk through the village. woods and fields
When
10-11:45am
Where
Park and meet at the Coleshill Estate Office car park.
Admission
Adult: £3.00 - Child: £1.50. Usual property admission prices apply. 01793 762209. Booking fee applies. Contact details - ring The Coleshill Estate Office on 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
World War II Walk
Coleshill House was the GHQ for the Auxillaries - Britains Secret Resistance Organisation. Visit some of the remaining featuresin the village, including the Guard House and the Underground Operational Base. You will also be given detailed history of the training of the Auxillary Units during that time, as well as visit the new exhibition. Please wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. Flat sturdy shoes/boots/wellingtons advisable. Children welcome. (12+) This is a fairly long, flat walk through the village. woods and fields
When
6-7:45pm
Where
Park and meet at the Coleshill Estate Office car park.
Admission
Adult: £3.00 - Child: £1.50. Usual property admission prices apply. 01793 762209. Booking fee applies. Contact details - ring The Coleshill Estate Office on 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
World War II Walk
Coleshill House was the GHQ for the Auxillaries - Britains Secret Resistance Organisation. Visit some of the remaining featuresin the village, including the Guard House and the Underground Operational Base. You will also be given detailed history of the training of the Auxillary Units during that time, as well as visit the new exhibition. Please wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. Flat sturdy shoes/boots/wellingtons advisable. Children welcome. (12+) This is a fairly long, flat walk through the village. woods and fields
When
7-8:45pm
Where
Park and meet at the Coleshill Estate Office car park.
Admission
Adult: £3.00 - Child: £1.50. Usual property admission prices apply. 01793 762209. Booking fee applies. Contact details - ring The Coleshill Estate Office on 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
World War II Walk
Coleshill House was the GHQ for the Auxillaries - Britains Secret Resistance Organisation. Visit some of the remaining featuresin the village, including the Guard House and the Underground Operational Base. You will also be given detailed history of the training of the Auxillary Units during that time, as well as visit the new exhibition. Please wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. Flat sturdy shoes/boots/wellingtons advisable. Children welcome. (12+) This is a fairly long, flat walk through the village. woods and fields
When
10-11:45am
Where
Park and meet at the Coleshill Estate Office car park.
Admission
Adult: £3.00 - Child: £1.50. Usual property admission prices apply. 01793 762209. Booking fee applies. Contact details - ring The Coleshill Estate Office on 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
World War II Walk
Coleshill House was the GHQ for the Auxillaries - Britains Secret Resistance Organisation. Visit some of the remaining featuresin the village, including the Guard House and the Underground Operational Base. You will also be given detailed history of the training of the Auxillary Units during that time, as well as visit the new exhibition. Please wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. Flat sturdy shoes/boots/wellingtons advisable. Children welcome. (12+) This is a fairly long, flat walk through the village. woods and fields
When
2-3:45pm
Where
Park and meet at the Coleshill Estate Office car park.
Admission
Adult: £3.00 - Child: £1.50. Usual property admission prices apply. 01793 762209. Booking fee applies. Contact details - ring The Coleshill Estate Office on 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
World War II Walk
Coleshill House was the GHQ for the Auxillaries - Britains Secret Resistance Organisation. Visit some of the remaining featuresin the village, including the Guard House and the Underground Operational Base. You will also be given detailed history of the training of the Auxillary Units during that time, as well as visit the new exhibition. Please wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. Flat sturdy shoes/boots/wellingtons advisable. Children welcome. (12+) This is a fairly long, flat walk through the village. woods and fields
When
11am-12:45pm
Where
Park and meet at the Coleshill Estate Office car park.
Admission
Adult: £3.00 - Child: £1.50. Usual property admission prices apply. 01793 762209. Booking fee applies. Contact details - ring The Coleshill Estate Office on 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
World War II Walk
Coleshill House was the GHQ for the Auxillaries - Britains Secret Resistance Organisation. Visit some of the remaining featuresin the village, including the Guard House and the Underground Operational Base. You will also be given detailed history of the training of the Auxillary Units during that time, as well as visit the new exhibition.
Suitable for
When
10-11:45am
Admission
Adult: £3
Child: £1.5
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Essential.
Contact details - ring The Coleshill Estate Office on 01793 762209.
Please wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. Flat sturdy shoes/boots/wellingtons advisable.
This is a fairly long, flat walk through the village. woods and fields.
Website
Coleshill Mill Open Day
Visit this lovely mill on the pretty River Cole and see the grain being ground into flour. The flour is then available to buy and a recipe leaflet provided Appropriate clothes for weather conditions Children welcome with accompanying adults (river nearby) The Mill is situated slightly down hill near the car park
When
2-5pm
Where
Park and meet at the Coleshill Office Estate yard
Admission
Adult: £2.20 - Child: £1.10. Usual property admission prices apply. Milling is subject to the flow of water through the mill.
Estate Office Telephone Number 01793 762209. 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
Damsels and Dragons
Join one of our National Trust Rangers on the gentle family walk along the River Cole. We will be looking at the ecology and folklore behind these often misunderstood flying insects
Suitable for
When
2-4pm
Admission
Adult: £3
Child: £1.5
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Essential.
Please bring appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather conditions.
Slight slope down to river.Walk is along river bank, so may be uneven ground.
Suitable for families.
Website
Damsels and Dragons
Join one of our National Trust Rangers on the gentle family walk along the River Cole. We will be looking at the ecology and folklore behind these often misunderstood flying insects Please bring appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather conditions Accompanied children welcome Slight slope down to river.
Walk is along river bank, so may be uneven ground
When
2-4pm
Where
Park and meet at the Coleshill Estate Office
Admission
Adult: £3.00 - Child: £1.50. Usual property admission prices apply. Suitable for families. 01793 762209.
Family River Walk
This is a guided family activity walk to discover the wildlife and the restoration of the meanders and floodplain. You can also hunt for bugs, make mud pies and wild art.
Suitable for
When
5-6:30pm
Admission
Adult: £3
All: £1.5
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Essential.
Wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions.
Access will be across uneven fields and farmland.
Website
Family River Walk
This is a guided family activity walk to discover the wildlife and the restoration of the meanders and floodplain Wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions Children welcome Access will be across uneven fields and farmland
When
5-6:30pm
Where
Meet and park at the estate yard at Coleshill
Admission
Adult: £3.00 - 1.5. Usual property admission prices apply. 01793 762209.
Coleshill Mill Open Day
Visit this lovely mill on the pretty River Cole and see the grain being ground into flour. The flour is then available to buy and a recipe leaflet provided Appropriate clothes for weather conditions Children welcome with accompanying adults (river nearby) The Mill is situated slightly down hill near the car park
When
2-5pm
Where
Park and meet at the Coleshill Office Estate yard
Admission
Adult: £2.20 - Child: £1.10. Usual property admission prices apply. Milling is subject to the flow of water through the mill.
Estate Office Telephone Number 01793 762209. 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
Coleshill Mill Open Day
Visit this lovely mill on the pretty River Cole and see the grain being ground into flour. The flour is then available to buy and a recipe leaflet provided Appropriate clothes for weather conditions Children welcome with accompanying adults (river nearby) The Mill is situated slightly down hill near the car park
When
2-5pm
Where
Park and meet at the Coleshill Office Estate yard
Admission
Adult: £2.20 - Child: £1.10. Usual property admission prices apply. Milling is subject to the flow of water through the mill.
Estate Office Telephone Number 01793 762209. 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
White Horse Hill Nature Trail
Join our National Trust Ranger for a walk around this beautiful historic landscape and discover the different sights and sounds of flora and fauna found on the Hill.
Suitable for
When
2-4pm
Admission
Adult: £3
Child: £1.5
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Essential.
Please bring sturdy foorwear and dress appropriately for weather conditions.
There is a ten minute uphill walk from the car park to the top of the hill.
Website
Coleshill Mill Open Day
Visit this lovely mill on the pretty River Cole and see the grain being ground into flour. The flour is then available to buy and a recipe leaflet provided Appropriate clothes for weather conditions Children welcome with accompanying adults (river nearby) The Mill is situated slightly down hill near the car park
When
2-5pm
Where
Park and meet at the Coleshill Office Estate yard
Admission
Adult: £2.20 - Child: £1.10. Usual property admission prices apply. Milling is subject to the flow of water through the mill.
Estate Office Telephone Number 01793 762209. 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
Coleshill Bat Walk
A local bat expert shows you some of his rescued bats of all sizes and breeds, before taking you on a walk to see and identify some of these fascinating night creatures that live around the estate.
Suitable for
When
8-9:30pm
Admission
Adult: £4
Child: £2
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Essential.
Bring a torch. Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for weather.
Uneven terrain.
Weather permitting.
Website
Coleshill Bat Walk
A local bat expert shows you some of his rescued bats of all sizes and breeds, before taking you on a walk to see and identify some of these fascinating night creatures that live around the estate. Bring a torch. Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for weather Accompanied children over seven years old only Uneven terrain
When
8-9:30pm
Where
Park and meet at Coleshill Estate Office Car Park
Admission
Adult: £4.00 - Child: £2.00. Usual property admission prices apply. Weather permitting. 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
White Horse Hill - Chalking the Horse
The Chalk Horse is scoured and chalked annually at this site and we invite visitors to help with this task. You will be provided with chalk lumps which you will then hammer into a section of the horse, keeping it visable for many miles around. Protective gloves and a hammer are provided.
Suitable for
Admission
Booking Essential.
Clothing and footwear suitable for weather conditions on the day is advisable. It can be very windy and there is no shelter at the site.
There is a steep 10 minute uphill walk to the Horse from the car park.
Please do not park in the Disabled Car Park if you are able bodied.
Website
White Horse Hill - Chalking the Horse
Adults and children alike are invited to join the Ranger at White Horse Hill, Uffington to help with the upkeep this of this ancient monument The Chalk Horse is scoured and chalked annually at this site and we invite visitors to help with this task. You will be provided with chalk lumps which you will then hammer into a section of the horse, keeping it visable for many miles around. Protective gloves and a hammer are provided. Clothing and footwear suitable for weather conditions on the day is advisable. It can be very windy and there is no shelter at the site. Accompanied children welcome There is a steep 10 minute uphill walk to the Horse from the car park
When
10am-4pm
Where
Park at the main car park at the bottom of the hill (not disabled car park) and make your way up to the horse. A National Trust staff member or volunteer will be there to guide you from there
Admission
Free. Property admission charge does not apply. Please do not park in the Disabled Car Park if you are able bodied. 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
White Horse Hill - Chalking the Horse
Adults and children alike are invited to join the Ranger at White Horse Hill, Uffington to help with the upkeep this of this ancient monument The Chalk Horse is scoured and chalked annually at this site and we invite visitors to help with this task. You will be provided with chalk lumps which you will then hammer into a section of the horse, keeping it visable for many miles around. Protective gloves and a hammer are provided. Clothing and footwear suitable for weather conditions on the day is advisable. It can be very windy and there is no shelter at the site. Accompanied children welcome There is a steep 10 minute uphill walk to the Horse from the car park
When
10am-4pm
Where
Park at the main car park at the bottom of the hill (not disabled car park) and make your way up to the horse. A National Trust staff member or volunteer will be there to guide you from there
Admission
Free. Property admission charge does not apply. Please do not park in the Disabled Car Park if you are able bodied. 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
White Horse Hill - Chalking the Horse
Adults and children alike are invited to join the Ranger at White Horse Hill, Uffington to help with the upkeep this of this ancient monument The Chalk Horse is scoured and chalked annually at this site and we invite visitors to help with this task. You will be provided with chalk lumps which you will then hammer into a section of the horse, keeping it visable for many miles around. Protective gloves and a hammer are provided. Clothing and footwear suitable for weather conditions on the day is advisable. It can be very windy and there is no shelter at the site. Accompanied children welcome There is a steep 10 minute uphill walk to the Horse from the car park
When
10am-4pm
Where
Park at the main car park at the bottom of the hill (not disabled car park) and make your way up to the horse. A National Trust staff member or volunteer will be there to guide you from there
Admission
Free. Property admission charge does not apply. Please do not park in the Disabled Car Park if you are able bodied. 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
Coleshill Mill Open Day
Visit this lovely mill on the pretty River Cole and see the grain being ground into flour. The flour is then available to buy and a recipe leaflet provided Appropriate clothes for weather conditions Children welcome with accompanying adults (river nearby) The Mill is situated slightly down hill near the car park
When
2-5pm
Where
Park and meet at the Coleshill Office Estate yard
Admission
Adult: £2.20 - Child: £1.10. Usual property admission prices apply. Milling is subject to the flow of water through the mill.
Estate Office Telephone Number 01793 762209. 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
Coleshill Mill Open Day
Visit this lovely mill on the pretty River Cole and see the grain being ground into flour. The flour is then available to buy and a recipe leaflet provided Appropriate clothes for weather conditions Children welcome with accompanying adults (river nearby) The Mill is situated slightly down hill near the car park
When
2-5pm
Where
Park and meet at the Coleshill Office Estate yard
Admission
Adult: £2.20 - Child: £1.10. Usual property admission prices apply. Milling is subject to the flow of water through the mill.
Estate Office Telephone Number 01793 762209. 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
Coleshill Mill Open Day
Visit this lovely mill on the pretty River Cole and see the grain being ground into flour. The flour is then available to buy and a recipe leaflet provided Appropriate clothes for weather conditions Children welcome with accompanying adults (river nearby) The Mill is situated slightly down hill near the car park
When
2-5pm
Where
Park and meet at the Coleshill Office Estate yard
Admission
Adult: £2.20 - Child: £1.10. Usual property admission prices apply. Milling is subject to the flow of water through the mill.
Estate Office Telephone Number 01793 762209. 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
Woodland Seed Gathering Day
Bring your children to learn about trees and seeds on a guided walk with our National Trust Ranger, through Coleshill in the autumn colours Please bring sturdy footwear and wear appropriate clothes for weather Accompanied children welcome There will be uneven terrain on this walk
When
1-3pm
Where
Park and meet at the National Trust Estate Yard, Coleshill, Swindon. SN6 7PT
Admission
Adult: £3.00 - Child: £1.50. Usual property admission prices apply. 01793 762209.
White Horse Hill to Ashdown Guided Walk (Oct13)
Celebrate the Trusts Great British Walking Week by joining our Ranger on a ramble across the Berkshire Downs. A lengthy walk between White Horse Hill at Uffington and The Ashdown Estate, taking in legends of ancient history, burial chambers and romance. All this as well as experiencing the changing Autumnal colours over breathtaking landscapes on an eight mile hike. Sturdy footwear. Dress appropriately for weather conditions. Drinks, Snacks. Children over eight welcome In partnership with PruHealth 8 miles. Mostly flat easy going paths but one demanding climb included.
When
10am-3pm
Where
White Horse Hill Car Park
Admission
Adult: £3.00 - Child: £1.50. Property admission charge does not apply. 01793 762209. Groups welcome.
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