Charlecote Park Park
Historic country estate with deer park
An Elizabethan country house with deer-filled parkland, Charlecote Park near Stratford-upon-Avon draws visitors for period interiors, formal lawns and riverside walks.
Charlecote Park at a Glance#
Admission: Admission varies; National Trust property (members free)
About Charlecote Park#
Charlecote Park is a historic country estate in Warwickshire in central England centred on a prominent Tudor country house and surrounding parkland. The house and grounds are notable for their period architecture and grand park setting.
The estate combines an historic house with period interiors and displays, extensive parkland with roaming deer and riverside walks alongside the River Avon. The site offers formal gardens, mature specimen trees and opportunities for short walks and wildlife spotting.
Built as a gentry house in the Tudor period, the estate remained in the possession of a landed family for several centuries and retains many features from the 16th to 18th centuries. Over time the property was adapted and its parkland landscaped in the English country tradition.
The property lies near Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire on the banks of the River Avon, within easy reach of the town and surrounding rural countryside. The estate sits in a lowland agricultural landscape with well-established tree cover.
- Public access: Managed and opened to the public by a national heritage organisation and often used for seasonal events and guided tours.
What to See#
- Main house: A country house dating from the Tudor period with formal rooms open to the public and original interior features.
- Park and grounds: An established deer park and landscaped grounds that include specimen trees and riverside walks next to the River Avon.
How to Get to Charlecote Park#
Charlecote Park is located near the village of Charlecote in Warwickshire, a short drive east of Stratford-upon-Avon. By car use local A-roads from Stratford; limited parking is available on the estate. Check the National Trust website for public transport options and house opening hours.
Tips for Visiting Charlecote Park#
- Visit earlier in the day to see the house rooms with fewer groups present and to catch better light on the parkland.
- Don't miss the deer park and the large avenue of lime trees-these are the parts most visitors skip after the house tour.
- Check National Trust listings for special events; Charlecote often hosts historic re-enactments that illuminate the estate's Tudor connections.
Best Time to Visit Charlecote Park#
Late spring through summer for gardens and parkland; check National Trust opening times for the house and seasonal events.
Weather & Climate near Charlecote Park#
Charlecote Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (588 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 53 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 38 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 3° | 44 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 5° | 43 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 48 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 53 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 17° | 44 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 56 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 54 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 50 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 51 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 54 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
