Horton Court
Horton Court, Horton, Bristol, BS37 6QR
Discover the story of Horton Court from the Norman Conquest to the modern day. A place where church, farming and country living have been entwined for centuries. Each room has a different story to tell with original features dotted throughout the building revealing snippets of the fashions and tastes of Horton’s owners, including William Knight, one of Henry VIII’s top diplomats. From its beginnings as a stone hall in the 11th century to a modern day holiday cottage, discover the evolution of this unique building and the influential individuals that lived here.
This Grade I listed manor house and now holiday cottage sits on the edge of the rolling Cotswolds countryside. Used as a filming location for both Wolf Hall and Poldark, see if you can find out which parts of the building made it onto TV.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 21 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
Horton Court, Horton, Bristol, BS37 6QR
- Contact on day:
- National Trust - Cotswold Countryside Team
- Telephone number:
- +441452814213
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Horton Court has a combination of wooden and flagstone floors with rugs. The building is over two floors with staircases and additional steps on each floor. The garden is on different levels and uneven, mostly grass with some paving. There is an unenclosed large lake. The main car park is opposite the church and signed from the road. Accessible parking only in front of Horton Court.
Additional information
The Church of St James is situated next to Horton Court and will be open to visitors. You are warmly invited to come along and enjoy an afternoon tea in aid of Church funds. If possible please bring cash.
