Stargroves

Stargroves is a Grade II listed manor house in East Woodhay, England, built in the style of a French chateau. Corner turrets rise at each corner of the structure, while castellations and Tudor revival windows give the facade a mix of Gothic and neo-Gothic elements.

The Goddard family owned the estate from 1565 to 1830 and hosted Oliver Cromwell there after the Second Battle of Newbury in 1644. The current building was constructed in the 19th century in the style of French chateau architecture, replacing the earlier manor.

Mick Jagger owned the property between 1970 and 1979 and set up a mobile recording facility on the grounds. The rooms echoed with guitar riffs from Keith Richards and drumbeats from John Bonham as some of the best-known rock albums of that decade took shape.

The property remains in private hands and is not open to the public. Visitors should inquire in advance whether special events or tours might allow a glimpse of the exterior.

The grounds served as a filming location for two Doctor Who episodes in the 1970s: Pyramids of Mars and Image of the Fendahl. The Gothic turrets and parkland provided a fitting backdrop for science fiction plots set in English country estates.

Location: East Woodhay

GPS coordinates: 51.34700,-1.41100

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:35