If you are lucky it will be Lord or Lady Saye and Sele in person who show you round the castle. Despite the name, it's actually a fortified manor house. They live in a small part of the property. It's a fascinating slice of history (including the Civil War), with the house surrounded by a full-scale moat. The extensive grounds,... More

A fortified house & moat belonging to the Fiennes family (Saye & Sele) Interesting house with lots of history. Only open on certain days but well worth the visit. More

The beauty and history of this place are breath-taking. The guides are friendly and informative. More

The castle is surrounded by beautiful gardens and a moat. We were lucky enough to view the house which feels incredibly ancient with suits of armour and stone spirlal staircases. More

great tour and fascinating history. The grounds are lovely ...and include a lovely walled garden. Worth every penny More

Well worth a visit. Great place to include in any Cotswold tour. More

Very interesting historic castle with lovely moat. It is still lived in and has a homely historic feel More

The most friendly place we have visited, the castle and gardening are fabulous, full of history and lots of information of films that have been made there. More

To anyone visiting the Banbury area, a trip to Broughton Castle is a must, we live nearby and always take visitors there, without exception our visitiors, particularly from overseas, are charmed and delighted by the stunning setting, lovely castle and the proper moat and drawbridge. In summertime and at bank holidays a tour of the castle is very worthwhile, particularly... More