Just a few miles from the heart of bustling Windsor lies “one of the finest Tudor Manor Houses in England”, Country Life. Grade I listed with the added accolade of being of outstanding architectural and historical importance, the visitor can get a rare insight into the lifestyle of the squirearchy through 550 years, with the Palmer family, who still live there today, owning the house for 450 of these years. The house boasts a magnificent Great Hall, family portraits, oak and lacquer furniture, needlework and panelled rooms. The adjacent 13th century Church of St James, with Norman font and Tudor tower can also be visited, as well as the adjoining Plant Centre in our walled garden where light lunches and full English cream teas are served in a tranquil setting throughout the day. Highly Commended by Country Life - The Nation’s Finest Manor House - 2006.
In 2014, Dorney Court is open to the general public everyday in August and also on both May Bank Holiday Mondays as well as the preceding Sundays.
Throughout the rest of 2014, we are delighted to welcome Groups by appointment on Private or Connoisseurs’ tours.
Tours of the House are guided and, on public open days, take up to an hour. The House is open from 1pm and closes at 5pm. Visitors also have free access to the gorgeous twelfth century church of St James the Less and are welcome to explore the Gardens, woodland and park.