Mapledurham House
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Overview
The small community at Mapledurham includes the house, a watermill and a church. The fine Elizabethan mansion, surrounded by quiet parkland that runs down to the River Thames, was built by the Blount family in the 16th century. The estate has literary connections with the poet Alexander Pope, with Galsworthy's Forsyte Saga and Kenneth Graham's Wind in the Willows, and was a location for the 1976 film, The Eagle has Landed. Open-air theatre is a summer feature.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Etr-Sep, Sat, Sun & BHs 2-5.30 (also Sun in Oct). Picnic area 2-5.30 (last admission 5). Group visits midweek by arrangement
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Children
About the area
Located at the heart of England, Oxfordshire enjoys a rich heritage and varied scenery, with Oxford’s elegant streets a highlight for visitors. The landscape encompasses open chalk downland, picturesque rivers and attractive villages, while northwest of Oxfordshire is home to the sleepy backwaters of Abingdon, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington and Witney that reveal how Oxfordshire’s old towns evolved over the centuries.
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