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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South East England

Tittenhurst Park

In or near Sunningdale.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited5.0 · 7 Google reviews

Tittenhurst Park — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Old Milestone by the A329 and B383 in Sunninghill - geograph.org.uk - 7553044

Andrew Radgick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Sunningdale · 1.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Tittenhurst Park, the nearest railway station is Sunningdale, located 1.6 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is SL5 0PP.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Tittenhurst Park is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Summary from the official site

Tittenhurst Park is a private residence known for its historical significance and beautiful grounds. Visitors can appreciate the architecture and the surrounding landscape, although access may be limited as it is not a public attraction.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Windsor Forest and Great Park SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Tittenhurst Park is a Grade II listed early Georgian country house in Sunningdale, Berkshire, England. It was famously the home of the musicians John Lennon and Yoko Ono from 1969 until 1971, and then the home of Ringo Starr and his family from 1973 until 1988. Starr sold the property to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, in 1989.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The present house dates back to 1737, although its fronts are largely . In 1869 the property was owned by Thomas Holloway, philanthropist and founder of two large institutions which he built nearby: Holloway Sanatorium in Virginia Water, Surrey, and Royal Holloway College, now known as Royal Holloway, University of London in Englefield Green. Around 1898 the house was purchased by Thomas Hermann Lowinsky, the former general manager of the Hyderabad (Deccan) Co coal mines in India. He was an active member of the Royal Horticultural Society and won their gold medal for his rhododendrons, an outstanding collection of which he built up at Tittenhurst, including one he named 'Mrs Tom Lowinsky'.…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.4064, -0.6345
Parish
Sunninghill and Ascot
Postcode
SL5 0PP
Parliamentary constituency
Windsor
Nearest railway station
Sunningdale1.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tittenhurst Park?
Tittenhurst Park is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SL5 0PP), in the parish of Sunninghill and Ascot.
What is Tittenhurst Park?
Tittenhurst Park — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Tittenhurst Park?
The nearest railway station is Sunningdale, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SL5 0PP.
Who owns Tittenhurst Park?
Tittenhurst Park is owned by Ringo Starr.
Is Tittenhurst Park a listed building?
Tittenhurst Park is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
Is Tittenhurst Park a protected site?
Yes — Tittenhurst Park is part of the Windsor Forest and Great Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Tittenhurst Park free to visit?
Yes, Tittenhurst Park is free to enter.
How do I get to Tittenhurst Park?
The nearest railway station is Sunningdale, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SL5 0PP.