Gardens · South East England
Gardens of Rousham House
In or near Shipton-on-Cherwell.
Gardens of Rousham House — English garden at Rousham House in Oxfordshire.
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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
- Dog-friendly
About
Gardens of Rousham House is a place of interest in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands. Officially recognised as Grade I listed park and garden. It sits within the Bicester and Woodstock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area OX25.
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Official information
Rousham House and Gardens is a historic site known for its beautifully preserved gardens designed by William Kent in the 18th century. Visitors can explore the gardens, which feature herbaceous borders, a parterre, and various traditional elements that reflect the early phase of English landscape design.
Place summary
The Gardens of Rousham House, located in Rousham, Oxfordshire, are a Grade I listed park and garden in the West Midlands. The gardens are noted for their 18th-century design and well-preserved landscaping features.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9146, -1.3082
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Rousham
- Postcode
- OX25 4QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Nearest railway station
- Heyford — 0.7 km
- Official site
- rousham.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q98850978 (CC0)
- commons: Rousham House 14.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gardens of Rousham House?
- Gardens of Rousham House is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX25 4QT), in the parish of Rousham.
- What is Gardens of Rousham House?
- Gardens of Rousham House — English garden at Rousham House in Oxfordshire.
- How do I get to Gardens of Rousham House?
- The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX25 4QT.
- Is Gardens of Rousham House a listed building?
- Gardens of Rousham House is officially recognised as Grade I listed park and garden listed.
- How do I get to Gardens of Rousham House?
- The nearest railway station is Heyford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX25 4QT.