Gardens · South East England
Rousham House and Gardens
In or near Shipton-on-Cherwell.
Rousham House and Gardens — a garden in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Heyford · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rousham House and Gardens is a garden located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Rousham House and Gardens is a historic site known for its unspoilt gardens designed by William Kent, showcasing the first phase of English landscape design. Visitors can explore the gardens, including a walled garden with herbaceous borders and a small parterre, while enjoying a peaceful day outdoors.
Place summary
Rousham House and Gardens is located in the West Midlands. The gardens are known for their 18th-century design, featuring classical elements and a series of picturesque vistas. The site is a notable example of landscape architecture from this period.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9144, -1.3061
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Rousham
- Postcode
- OX25 4QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Nearest railway station
- Heyford — 0.7 km
- Official site
- rousham.org
Sources
- osm: node/281471175 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rousham House and Gardens?
- Rousham House and Gardens is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX25 4QU), in the parish of Rousham.
- What is Rousham House and Gardens?
- Rousham House and Gardens — a garden in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rousham House and Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 0.7 km away. The nearest town is Shipton-on-Cherwell. Drivers can use postcode OX25 4QU.
- How do I get to Rousham House and Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX25 4QU.