Photo: Acton Court by Nick from Bristol, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Acton Court is a Grade I listed historic house in South Gloucestershire, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Acton Court
Acton Court is a Grade I listed historic house in South Gloucestershire, accessible to visitors through a Historic Houses membership.
It sits among the lesser-visited properties on the Historic Houses network, which gives it a quieter character than many comparable sites.
The house opens seasonally, typically from late May to late June, so it is worth checking the official website for confirmed dates and booking details before visiting.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of Acton Court
The full founding dates and ownership history of Acton Court are still being confirmed from verified sources. Further detail will be added as records are established.
Plan your visit to Acton Court
Nearest station: Yate Rail Station (1.8 miles)
Open seasonally (typically late May to late June); check the official website for confirmed dates and booking.
Places to visit near Acton Court
St James' Church, Charfield
View St James' Church, Charfield on heritage mapKingswood Abbey
View Kingswood Abbey on heritage mapKingswood Abbey gate
View Kingswood Abbey gate on heritage mapWestbury College Gatehouse
View Westbury College Gatehouse on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 10 miles of Acton Court there are 13 historic properties, including 7 historic buildings and 4 churchs, across English Heritage, National Trust and Churches Conservation Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Acton Court there are 59 historic properties, including 26 historic buildings, 14 historic houses and 6 churchs, across National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Facts
A Grade I listed Historic Houses property in South Gloucestershire, quietly visited and with more of its story still to be properly told.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- South Gloucestershire, England
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