Great Chalfield Manor
Wiltshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Great Chalfield Manor, Great Chalfield, Atworth, Melksham SN12 8NJ
Great Chalfield Manor is a late medieval moated manor house, unusual among National Trust properties for still being lived in by the family who restored it. That continuity of ownership shapes the whole visit, giving the house a lived-in character rather than the more museum-like feel of some Trust properties. It's a smaller, quieter site than the region's grander houses, built around the moat and its medieval fabric.
Worth the trip
The moat and medieval structure itself, largely intact and unusually complete for a house of this age.
Before you go
As a family home still occupied by its owners, opening hours and access are more limited than at larger Trust properties, so it's worth checking current visiting arrangements before travelling.
Late medieval moated manor house, still lived in by the family who restored it
Common questions about Great Chalfield Manor
Where is Great Chalfield Manor?
Great Chalfield Manor is in Wiltshire, England, at Great Chalfield Manor, Great Chalfield, Atworth, Melksham SN12 8NJ.
Do you need a ticket to visit Great Chalfield Manor?
Yes - Great Chalfield Manor is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Great Chalfield Manor?
The moat and medieval structure itself, largely intact and unusually complete for a house of this age.
Is Great Chalfield Manor a ruin or still intact?
Great Chalfield Manor is largely intact - Late medieval moated manor house, still lived in by the family who restored it.
