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Friars Court

Over three acres of formal and informal gardens with flower beds, borders and specimen trees, lie within the remaining arms of a C16 moat which partially surrounds the large C17 Cotswold stone house. Bridges span the moat with water-lily-filled ponds to the front whilst beyond the gardens is a woodland walk. A museum about Friars Court is located in the old Coach House.

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Friars Court

About Friars Court

Three acres of formal, and informal, gardens are within the remaining arms of a C16 moat which partially surrounds the large C17 Cotswold stone house, home to the Willmer family for over 100 years. The grounds divide naturally into smaller areas each with a subtly distinct ‘feel’ so, in one part of the grounds the paved Privy Garden sits beside the romantic Rose Garden which is adjacent to the wilder Courtyard Garden. Beyond the expanse of lawn to the front of the house are restored water-lily-filled carp ponds edged with native wild marginal plants and a living willow tunnel. A level path winds around part of the garden while two flat, and one arched, bridge span the moat.

A museum detailing the history of Friars Court is located in the old Coach House.

Website:

https://www.friarscourt.com

Friars Court features

  • Cashless
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Refreshments
  • Tours Welcome
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

Friars Court,
Clanfield,
Oxfordshire,
OX18 2SU

Directions to Friars Court
On A4095 Faringdon to Witney rd. ½m S of Clanfield.

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.

Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • A level path goes around part of the gardens. The museum is accessed 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.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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

Friars Court is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.