Castle Combe
One of the Cotswolds’ prettiest villages, just a 10-minute drive from the estate.
A Day Out Near Castle Combe
Make Hartham Park part of your Castle Combe day trip.
A classic Georgian estate, just a 10-minute scenic drive away through the village of Biddestone.
Free Estate Walk
Open Sunrise to Sunset
Lunch & Coffee
At The Forge & Pheasant
Free Parking
Coaches Welcome
Plan Your Day Out
Castle Combe, Then Hartham Park
Castle Combe is one of England’s prettiest villages, and just a 10-minute scenic drive away is Hartham Park, a privately owned Georgian estate set in 50 acres of Wiltshire parkland.
Park for free in our large car park (there’s plenty of room for coaches), stretch your legs on the estate walk, then settle in for lunch at The Forge & Pheasant. It’s the relaxed second half of the perfect Castle Combe day trip.
Make a Day of It
Biddestone Walk
A 15-minute scenic walk to the historic village of Biddestone, or make it a 2.5 mile loop.
Estate History Walk
A free walk through the estate’s past, accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs, with a Secret Woodland Trail for children.
The Forge & Pheasant
Breakfast, lunch, Sunday roast, coffee and homemade cake, served every day.
Lunch at The Forge & Pheasant
Seasonal dishes from the award-winning Forges chef team, Clifton Coffee and homemade cakes, served beside a Bath stone firepit. Breakfast is served every day and the Sunday roast is a local favourite.
Open daily from 9am. Kitchen closes 3pm on weekdays and 3.30pm at weekends. Call 01249 700 700.
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Coach Parties & Tour Groups Welcome
Looking for a lunch stop on a Castle Combe or Cotswolds tour? Hartham Park is made for groups.
- Large free car park with plenty of room for coaches
- Seating for groups of any size at The Forge & Pheasant, with set menus available
- A free estate walk, accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- 10 minutes from Castle Combe, and close to Bath, Lacock and Corsham
Pre-booking is essential for groups. Get in touch with your date, group size and arrival time, and we will help plan your visit, including a set menu for your party.
A Castle Combe Day Trip
Morning
Explore Castle Combe: the market cross, the By Brook and the famous view from the bridge.
Lunch
Drive 10 minutes through Biddestone to Hartham Park, park for free and settle in at The Forge & Pheasant.
Afternoon
Walk the estate history trail, or stroll 15 minutes to Biddestone’s village green and pond.
Make It a Weekend
Stay in one of three restored cottages and lodges on the estate, a short drive from Castle Combe, Bath and Lacock. Spending time in town too? See our guide to things to do in Corsham.
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Planning a Visit or a Group Trip?
Get in touch and we’ll help you plan the perfect day at Hartham Park.
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