Middle Aston House
Middle Aston House, Middle Aston, Bicester, Oxford, OX25 5PT
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Spaces for hire at Middle Aston House
from £48
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William Stokes
40
60
Located within the main house with dual aspect views of the Oxfordshire Countryside and the lake.
When William Stokes married Emily Brympton in around 1400, he inherited part of the manor house at Middle Aston. Over the following decades, he somehow managed to secure the rest of it, passing the whole caboodle on to his son John in 1427.
The Willi...
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Sir Francis Page
50
70
Located within the main house with uninterrupted views of the Oxfordshire countryside.
Sir Francis Page bought Middle Aston House in 1714. He was an infamous ‘hanging’ judge, and local legend has it that the widows of the 100 men he sentenced to death pursued him in the guise of owls. His fearsome reputation is referred to in Alexander Pope’s ‘Dun...
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Sir John Baker
30
Located within the main house with uninterrupted views of the Oxfordshire countryside.
Sir John Baker owned Middle Aston House in 1558. He rose to prominence under Henry VIII and died in office as Chancellor of the Exchequer in the reign of Elizabeth. Some of Sir John’s renovations are still standing, including the ice house, the granary, and the ...
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Richard Hawkings
20
Located within the main house with views overlooking the gardens and lake.
Prosperous London Alderman Sir Richard Hawkins bought Middle Aston House in 1678. Soon afterwards, he re-fronted the East Wing, adding an extra storey. He also planted an avenue of lime trees, some of which are still growing at the side of the front lawn.
The Richard Hawki...
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Brympton
25
Located a short distance from the main house, with views overlooking the courtyard.
In the mid-12th century, The Brympton family owned the manor house that stood in our grounds.
You’ll find the Brympton Room in the old stable block behind a pretty terrace area with seating, ideal for an outdoor coffee break when the weather’s kind. It can seat up...
from £48
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William Kent
40
Located a short distance from the main house, with views overlooking the courtyard.
William Kent was one of the foremost landscape architects of his day when he designed the parklands of Middle Aston House in the 1750s.
This included a ha-ha to link countryside to garden, and the ‘natural’ lake that stands in the grounds today. Many of the more u...
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Oakroom
12
Located a short distance from the main house, this is a light and airy room with views over the lake and meadow.
The Oak Room takes its name from the oak trees planted in the grounds of Middle Aston by William Kent in 1750.
The Oak Room is in the oldest part of the house, which dates from the 16th century. It’s on the ground floor, with French do...
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Marquee Hire
180
200
With such a large amount of green space, we do have the ability to hire in a marquee for your larger events through our friends at Banbury Marquees.
This gives the larger numbers for your events that you may require whilst still having the stunning background to your occasion.
Prices and opening hours
Monday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£48
per person
Tuesday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£48
per person
Wednesday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£48
per person
Thursday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£48
per person
Friday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£48
per person
Saturday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£48
per person
Sunday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£48
per person
Facilities and catering options
Up to 180
seats
Up to 200
standing
In-house catering
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
BYO alcohol
About Middle Aston House
Middle Aston House is an independent rural retreat set within 20 acres of stunning Oxfordshire countryside. It is the perfect venue to host your conference, learning & development training session, group weekend retreat or a special occasion, or launch a new product.
Whether you are a new or existing client, our key focus is ensuring that your needs are met and your event runs smoothly. We have a great range of both indoor and outdoor activities available, which can complement your programme and help get the best out of your visit.
As a small, but perfectly formed team, all of our staff share the same values and are readily available to support you during your stay.
Whether you are a new or existing client, our key focus is ensuring that your needs are met and your event runs smoothly. We have a great range of both indoor and outdoor activities available, which can complement your programme and help get the best out of your visit.
As a small, but perfectly formed team, all of our staff share the same values and are readily available to support you during your stay.