Visit the House

Built upon land owned by the Scudamore family for nearly 1,000 years, Kentchurch Court is a fortified Medieval manor house with Regency interiors. The House Tour walks you through the principal ground-floor rooms as well as the famous fugitive Owain Glyndwr’s bedroom. It is accompanied by an insight into the Lucas-Scuadamore family’s history which dates back to the Domesday Book.

A unique opportunity to explore the interiors of our family home and dive into our history. Led by a family member or our historian, you’ll find out about everything from famous guests to our star turn on the small screen.

Available year round, by advance booking only, for groups of 5+ people. Tours last around 1.5 hours and tickets are £15 per person.

Starting life as a medieval Great Hall, Kentchurch Court was significantly rebuilt by John Nash in the late 1700s.  A leading architect of the Regency period, Nash’s trademark ‘Picturesque’ style can be seen here in all its glory, from the castellations to the garden landscaping. 

The elegant interiors feature intricate carvings by Grinling Gibbons and a fine collection of portraits, which date back to the 16th Century.

Owain Glyndwr Tower

The last native Welsh Prince of Wales and enduring national Welsh hero, Owain Glyndwr has strong connections with Kentchurch Court. His daughter Alys married Sir John Scudamore and it is believed that after the failure of his rebellion against the English he took refuge here in the tower. It is beautifully panelled, with a four-poster bed, decorative plaster ceiling and secret passageway.

Kentchurch Court has played a star turn on your screens, including ‘Country House Rescue,’ and  Channel 4’s ‘Regency House Party’. Learn about the surprising treasures we uncovered when packing up the house in preparation for the TV crews.

Over the centuries, the family has had its fair share of interesting characters. Find out about Sir James Scudamore, a jousting champion and courtier of Queen Elizabeth I, who was the inspiration for the kniight in the epic poem ‘The Faerie Queene’. And find out why the witty and stylish Lt. Commander Jack Lucas-Scudamore dressed as his mother and drove to France for the season. 

Book a House Tour

Please get in touch with us via email to enquire about available dates to book your tour. Groups of 5+ people. Tours last around 1.5 hours and tickets are £15 per person.