Acton Court

In 1535 Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn stayed at Acton Court whilst on their summer Progress around the West Country. In honour of the occasion, Nicholas Poyntz, the owner of Acton Court, built an entire new wing onto his existing moated manor house. Remarkably this East Wing, hastily constructed in nine months, is still standing and is said to be the most ‘original’ Tudor building in England.

Acton Court will open to the public this year from 5 July to 13 August, closed Mondays and Tuesdays.  Tours of the house and grounds are at 2pm and 3.30pm. (No tours on the last day of opening, Sunday 13th August).  Full access to the house and grounds is with a professional guide only.

You can make a reservation by phone or reserve online, or buy a ticket at the door. Allow approximately an hour and a quarter for the tour. Please wear soft soled shoes (strictly no stilettos!).

Blue Badge guides tell the story of Acton Court, the Poyntz family who lived here, the monarchs they entertained and the state apartments they built for Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.

In addition to our tours we hold some Special Events during our summer opening. You can book and pay for Special Events online by credit card using PayPal. Alternatively you can reserve online, by phone or post and pay by cheque. See our website for full details: actoncourt.com 

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