Grittleton House — Land & Legacy

Grittleton House is a Grade II* listed historic house in England, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history and architecture, plus how to visit and what's nearby.

About Grittleton House

Grittleton House is a Grade II* listed manor house in Wiltshire on the edge of the Cotswolds.

The estate now operates as a private wedding and events venue, with accommodation on site for guests.

The house sits close to the M4 corridor, within easy reach of Bath and Bristol.

History of Grittleton House

A girls' school occupied the house from 1948. When Joanna Shipp acquired the property in 1967, it became Grittleton House School, operating until 2016. The house is traditionally associated with Joseph Neeld, a wealthy 19th-century landowner and MP. It has since passed into private hands as a wedding and events venue.

Architecture of Grittleton House

The house is Grade II* listed and was built primarily between 1832 and 1856, spanning the Georgian-to-Victorian transition period. It retains original features including a grand double staircase.

Plan your visit to Grittleton House

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Nearest station: Chippenham Rail Station (5.4 miles)

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Places to visit near Grittleton House

St Arild's Church, Oldbury-on-the-Hill

church 5.7 miles

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Corsham Court

historic house 5.8 miles

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Westonbirt House

historic house 6.0 miles

Visit Westonbirt House View Westonbirt House on heritage map

Dyrham Park

historic building 7.8 miles

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Fox Talbot Museum

historic building 8.0 miles

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Historic places nearby

Within 10 miles of Grittleton House there are 13 historic properties, including 5 historic houses, 4 historic buildings and 3 churchs, across Historic Houses, National Trust and Churches Conservation Trust sites.

5 Historic Houses

5 National Trust

3 Churches Conservation Trust

5 Historic house

4 Historic building

3 Church

1 Museum

See these 13 sites on the heritage map

Within 20 miles of Grittleton House there are 64 historic properties, including 24 historic buildings, 17 historic houses and 8 archaeological sites, across English Heritage, Historic Houses and National Trust sites.

24 English Heritage

19 Historic Houses

15 National Trust

6 Churches Conservation Trust

24 Historic building

17 Historic house

8 Archaeological site

7 Church

5 Museum

1 Manor house

1 Castle

1 Garden

See these 64 sites on the heritage map