Rousham House, 17th-century estate house in Rousham, England.
The house stands on a terrace above the River Cherwell, featuring symmetrical wings, stone facades, and traditional Jacobean architectural elements throughout the structure.
Construction began in 1635 under Sir Robert Dormer, and the front door still displays circular holes from preparations against Parliamentary forces during the Civil War.
William Kent redesigned both the interiors and gardens in the 18th century, introducing classical temples, statues, and ponds that influenced English landscape architecture.
The estate requires advance booking for house tours at £20 per person, while the gardens open daily from 10 AM until dusk at £10 per person.
The gardens maintain their original 18th-century design without modern additions like gift shops or tea rooms, preserving the authentic historical experience.
Location: Rousham
Part of: Rousham House and Gardens
Website: https://rousham.org
GPS coordinates: 51.91333,-1.30500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:30
Church of St James, Rousham
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Church of St Mary
990 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul
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The Bell Inn
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Heyford Bridge
693 m
Bridge At Junction With Station Road, Plus Approach Walls
699 m
Statue of Dying Gaul Approximately 5 Metres South West of Balustrade of Praeneste
357 m
Statue of Lion and Horse Approxiamtely 85 Metres North of Rousham Park and at North End of Bowling Green
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Statue of Apollo at End of Long Walk and Approximately 12 Metres South East of the Temple of Echo
505 m
Bridge 400 Metres North Of Dashwood Lock
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Steeple Aston War Memorial
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The Dower House
157 m
Upper Cascade Including Statues Of Venus And Swans In Venus Vale
408 m
Cowhouse Approximately 410 Metres South Of Rousham Park
295 m
New College Barn
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Lower Cascade In Venus' Vale
407 m
Churchyard Cross Approximately 8 Metres South Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul
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Granary Approximately 30 Metres South East Of Manor Farmhouse
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Manor Farmhouse
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Praeneste
355 m
Eyecatcher At Sp 4828 2603
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Dovecote at Rousham House
102 m
Temple Of Echo
521 m
Palladian Gateway
405 m
Urn Approximately 3 Metres From North East Corner Of Praeneste
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Lodge Approximately 10 Metres South South East Of Palladiam Gateway
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Urn Approximately 3 Metres From South East Corner Of Praeneste
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The Pyramid House
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