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Information to help you enjoy your visit
Welcome to Charlecote Park
Charlecote Park has been home to the Lucy family for over 800 years. Built in the 1550s with warm red
bricks and decorated in Warwickshire stone,the house has a fascinating history. This history includes a royal
visit from Queen Elizabeth I and the arrest and trial of a local young man called William Shakespeare.
What you will see today
The house opens at 12∶00 noon and usually closes at 5∶00pm.Before you go around the house, we
suggest that you listen to the introductory talk (held most days, every 30minutes) or watch the video in the
Gatehouse.There are room attendants in most rooms who will be happy to answer any questions.
The gardens are interesting all year round and include the parterres (gardens with psths between the beds)
in the west front and beautifully cut lawns.
The outbuildings are a must during your visit. Please take time to visit the Victorian kitchens, laundry, wine
house and carriage collections all open at 10∶30 am and close at 5∶30 pm.
Restoration and care
So that we can continue to care for Charlecote Park,we ask visitors to the house:
Please do not wear sharp heeled shoes.
Photography, videotaping and mobile phones are not permitted inside the buildings.
Please don't bring pushchairs, large bags or umbrellas into the house. These items can be stored at the
entrance to the house (and are left at the owner's risk).
Smoking is not permitted in any building within the estate.
1. If you happen to get to the Park at 11∶30 in the morning, you can visit _______.
A. the gardens, the house, carriage collections
B. the house, Warwickshire stone, the parterres
C. the gardens, wine house, carriage collections
D. the house, Victorian kitchens, the gardens
2. _______ was the owner of Charleston Park.
A. The Lucy family
B. William Shakespeare
C. Queen Elizabeth I
D. Victoria
3. Visitors are fascinated by the Park because _______.
A. the outbuildings and gardens were specially built
B. it is a place of interest with a very long history
C. the house was made of warm red bricks seldom seen in Britain
D. a 30-minute introductory talk is offered almost every day
4. Who would pay for the loss if your bag stored at the entrance was stolen?
A. Charleston Park.
B. The room attendant.
C. The Police.
D. Yourself.
