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Friars Court

Three acres of formal and informal gardens, enclosed by the remaining arms of a C16 moat, surround the C17 Cotswold stone house. Features inc bridges, lawns, rose garden, water-lily and reed ponds, living willow tunnels, a newly created Labyrinth Garden.

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Friars Court
Friars Court
Friars Court
Friars Court
Friars Court
Friars Court
Friars Court
Friars Court
Friars Court
Friars Court
Friars Court
Friars Court
Friars Court
Friars Court
Friars Court
Friars Court
Friars Court
Friars Court

About Friars Court

Friars Court has been the home of the Willmer family for over a century. Its three acres of formal and informal gardens are enclosed by the surviving arms of a 16th-century moat, which partially surrounds the 17th-century Cotswold stone manor house. The grounds are divided into a series of smaller garden “rooms,” each with its own subtly distinct character.

To the front of the house lies an expanse of lawn leading to restored carp ponds, now filled with reeds and water lilies, and edged with native marginal plants and two living willow tunnels. Behind the house, ornamental trees and mixed borders provide seasonal interest, complemented by the new, playfully-designed, Labyrinth Garden. A level path meanders through part of the grounds, while three bridges — two flat and one arched — span the moat.

The old Coach House houses a small museum where visitors can read the story of Friars Court and view historical artifacts recovered from the surrounding farmland. Afternoon teas will be served in the Garden Room.

Website:

https://www.friarscourt.com

Friars Court features

Location details

Friars Court,
Clanfield,
Oxfordshire,
OX18 2SU

Directions to Friars Court
On A4095 Faringdon to Witney road. ½m S of Clanfield. What3words app: burst.courts.from.

Friars Court openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Cream teas.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • The gardens are level, a path goes around part of the grounds. Access to the museum is over gravel.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Friars Court at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Friars Court. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Friars Court are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Friars Court seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.