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Kirtlington Park is a Grade I listed historic house in Oxfordshire, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Kirtlington Park
Kirtlington Park is a Palladian country house in Oxfordshire, built between 1742 and 1746 about half a mile east of Kirtlington village.
The house is Grade I listed, reflecting its architectural importance.
Capability Brown landscaped the parkland in the early 1750s, creating long views towards the Chiltern Hills.
The property remains a private estate rather than a publicly managed site, so access is limited to specific arranged visits or events.
History of Kirtlington Park
Building work ran from 1742 to 1746, producing a house of over 36,700 square feet on the Kirtlington estate. The parkland was landscaped by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown from around the early 1750s onwards, one of the era's most sought-after designers, whose work shaped the long views towards the Chiltern Hills that survive today.
Architecture of Kirtlington Park
The house is a large-scale Palladian composition dating from the 1740s, recognised with Grade I listed status for its architectural significance.
Gardens & grounds at Kirtlington Park
The parkland was landscaped by Capability Brown, creating long sightlines towards the Chiltern Hills.
Plan your visit to Kirtlington Park
Nearest station: Tackley Rail Station (1.5 miles)
Admission
Historic Houses members must pay for entry
Places to visit near Kirtlington Park
Ditchley Park
View Ditchley Park on heritage mapNorth Leigh Roman Villa
View North Leigh Roman Villa on heritage mapDeddington Castle
View Deddington Castle on heritage mapMinster Lovell Hall
View Minster Lovell Hall on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Kirtlington Park there are 1 historic properties, including 1 palace.
Within 10 miles of Kirtlington Park there are 4 historic properties, including 1 castle, 1 archaeological site and 1 historic house, across English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 20 miles of Kirtlington Park there are 30 historic properties, including 13 historic houses, 7 churchs and 2 castles, across Historic Houses, National Trust and Churches Conservation Trust sites.
Stay nearby
Make more of your visit with an overnight stay near Kirtlington Park.
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A substantial Palladian house set within parkland landscaped by Capability Brown, offering long views towards the Chilterns.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Oxfordshire, England
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