Greys Court

Greys Court is a Tudor-era country house with stone walls, a quadrangular tower, and gardens bordered by walled walkways, while medieval fortifications frame the central buildings. The property spreads across multiple levels with various rooms and grounds.

The site was founded in 1348 and passed through several noble families over generations before becoming part of the National Trust. The structures show features from different centuries, ranging from medieval defenses to later additions.

The rooms display furniture, tapestries, and household objects that show how aristocratic country living evolved over time. Visitors can see how different periods left their mark on the interior.

The property is open regularly from March through December and offers guided tours through the interior as well as specialized garden walks. Visitors should expect uneven ground and compact spaces typical of older buildings.

The property preserves a rare medieval donkey wheel, once used to draw water from a deep well within the castle grounds. This mechanism is one of the few surviving examples of its kind in England.

Location: Rotherfield Greys

Inception: 1348

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Operator: National Trust

Address: Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames RG9 4PG

Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/greys-court

GPS coordinates: 51.54492,-0.95576

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22