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Elmore Court is a Grade II* listed historic house in Gloucestershire, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Elmore Court
Elmore Court is a grade II* listed mansion built between 1564 and 1588, standing above a bend in the River Severn in Gloucestershire.
The house has remained in the same family for hundreds of years.
It now operates as an exclusive-use wedding and events venue rather than a general visitor attraction, with access by booking only.
The wider estate includes woodland, wetland and a rewilding project alongside the historic house and gardens.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of Elmore Court
The current mansion range was built between 1564 and 1588. Elmore Court has remained in the same family's hands for hundreds of years, passing down through generations rather than changing ownership.
Architecture of Elmore Court
The house is grade II* listed, with its Elizabethan core built between 1564 and 1588 and later additions and outbuildings spanning subsequent centuries.
Gardens & grounds at Elmore Court
The grounds slope down towards the River Severn and now form part of a wider estate rewilding project, with wetlands, woodland and treehouse accommodation alongside the formal gardens.
Facilities
Plan your visit to Elmore Court
Nearest station: Gloucester Rail Station (3.9 miles)
Admission
Historic Houses members must pay for entry
Places to visit near Elmore Court
Over Bridge
View Over Bridge on heritage mapBlackfriars
View Blackfriars on heritage mapGreyfriars, Gloucester
View Greyfriars, Gloucester on heritage mapSt Nicholas' Church, Gloucester
View St Nicholas' Church, Gloucester on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Elmore Court there are 9 historic properties, including 3 churchs, 2 monasterys and 2 historic houses, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 10 miles of Elmore Court there are 19 historic properties, including 6 historic houses, 3 churchs and 3 archaeological sites, across English Heritage, Historic Houses and Churches Conservation Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Elmore Court there are 64 historic properties, including 20 historic houses, 18 churchs and 7 archaeological sites, across Historic Houses, English Heritage and Churches Conservation Trust sites.
Stay nearby
Make more of your visit with an overnight stay near Elmore Court.
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An Elizabethan manor on the Severn turned over to weddings, treehouses and rewilding rather than public tours.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Gloucestershire, England
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