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Welcome to Chambercombe Manor
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WELCOME to the Chambercombe Manor website, gateway to a most unique and intriguing property, steeped in history and legend is mentioned in the Domesday book.
Chambercombe Manor was owned by the Champernon family from around 1162. In the early 16th century it became the property of Henry Duke of Suffolk father of the ill fated Lady Jane Grey.
In 1738 Jan Vye the current occupier had to make some repairs to the house, on looking up he saw the outline of a window not noticed before. Baffled, he considered each room internally. Finally he went upstairs and knocked on the wall where he thought the window might be and heard it echo back at him. He then rushed outside to fetch his pick axe and without futher thought proceded to knock the wall down. He soon discovered a secret room which had been bricked up for many years and on the remains of a bedstead was a skeleton of a woman. To hear the rest of this tragic story join one of our guided tours, which usually lasts approximately one hour.
Tour prices:
Adults: £7.00 each
Children £5.00 each
Senior Citizens: £5.00 each
Family ticket: 2 adults + 2 Children £22.00
Although admission to the grounds is free we do ask for a donation of £1.00 per person to go towards the maintenance and replenishment of plants and shrubs for our beautiful gardens. The donation box is situated by the main entrance gate. We would like to thank you for your contribution towards our registered charity, whose aims are to maintain the house and grounds for the enjoyment of our many visitors
Chambercombe boasts many original features including a barrel ceiling and a plaster Tudor frieze. In addition to the period features of the building there are eight rooms of the Manor containing many fine pieces of period furniture ranging from Elizabethan to Victorian times.
Outside relax and meander through the wooded pathways, lawns and herbaceous borders. Enjoy the tranquility of the silent pool.
Afterwards indulge yourself in a cream tea in the Tea rooms.
There are a range of activities including ghost walks paranormal evenings as well as our annual events the Easter Egg hunt and the Christmas Fayre. We are also licenced for Civil Wedding ceremonies.
If you have any enquiries about the Manor, any of the above events or group bookings to visit the Manor please contact us on 01271 862624 or email : [email protected]
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