Corsham Court
Wiltshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Methuen family
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
Corsham Court, Church St, Wiltshire, Corsham SN13 0BZ
Telephone 01249 701610
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 2:00 – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:00 – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 2:00 – 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 2:00 – 5:30 PM |
Corsham Court is an Elizabethan mansion with a noted art collection, home of the Methuen family. The gardens draw the strongest praise from reviewers - landscaped parkland with ha-has, a long walk down the avenue, sheep, deer and resident peacocks - and several call them the unexpected highlight. Inside, the paintings are well liked, though opinions are mixed on the lighting, with more than one visitor finding the rooms too dim to see them properly.
Worth the trip
The gardens and the walk down the avenue, which several reviewers rate above the house itself.
Before you go
Reviewers report ample free parking and a leaflet covering the paintings; some felt the ticket was pricey for how much of the house you see, and the picture rooms lean heavily on natural light, so a bright day helps.
The gardens are the strongest point of agreement, described as a Capability Brown landscape with ha-has, long views, an avenue you can walk some distance down, sheep, deer and peacocks; one reviewer who was critical of the house still rated the grounds very highly. Staff are consistently praised as friendly and knowledgeable, and a leaflet about the paintings is mentioned. Opinions are mixed on the house itself: some reviewers recommend it warmly for the art, while another found the paintings hard to see because the rooms rely almost entirely on natural light. Reviewers also note that photography is not allowed indoors, and one felt the entry price steep for how little of the house is shown unless you hold Historic Houses membership. Free parking is mentioned.
Elizabethan mansion with a noted art collection, home of the Methuen family.
“Fantastic staff very helpful and know what they are talking about no photograph allowed in side”- Richard White, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Ample free parking on arrival.” - Kelly
Common questions about Corsham Court
Where is Corsham Court?
Corsham Court is in Wiltshire, England, at Corsham Court, Church St, Wiltshire, Corsham SN13 0BZ.
Do you need a ticket to visit Corsham Court?
Yes - Corsham Court is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Methuen family. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Corsham Court?
The gardens and the walk down the avenue, which several reviewers rate above the house itself.
Is Corsham Court a ruin or still intact?
Corsham Court is largely intact - Elizabethan mansion with a noted art collection, home of the Methuen family.
