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Great Chalfield Manor
Killewarren, the Penvenen home in Poldark. Seasonal opening; allow 1.5–2 hours.
- On screen as
- Killewarren, the Penvenen home
- Access
- Seasonal opening
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Where
- Great Chalfield, near Melksham, Wiltshire
On screen
How Great Chalfield Manor appears
Great Chalfield Manor is Killewarren, the house of Ray Penvenen and his niece Caroline, who becomes an important figure in Dwight Enys's story. The story places Killewarren in Cornwall, not far from the other great houses of the Poldark world; the real house is in the Wiltshire countryside between Bradford on Avon and Melksham. Its gables, oriel windows and walled gardens give the Penvenens a grander, older home than Nampara, which suits Caroline's wealth and position.
The real place
What you can visit
Great Chalfield is a late medieval manor house with a moat, a small parish church beside it and Arts and Crafts gardens laid out in the early 20th century. It belongs to the National Trust but is still lived in by the family who look after it, so the house is shown by guided tour on advertised days, and the garden opens on set dates. Check the National Trust page for the current calendar and prices before travelling, as opening is limited.
This is a family home as well as a National Trust property: visit only on open days, and join the guided tour rather than wandering round the outside of the house.
National Trust: Poldark's filming locations ↗The manor is down narrow lanes about three miles south-west of Melksham, with a small car park. Bradford on Avon railway station is about three miles away; there is no direct bus. The house has steps and uneven historic floors; ask the National Trust about access for the garden and church.
Common questions
Planning a responsible visit
Where is Killewarren in Poldark?
Killewarren was filmed at Great Chalfield Manor, a National Trust manor house near Melksham in Wiltshire.
Can you go inside Great Chalfield Manor?
Yes, on guided tours on advertised dates. Check the National Trust website for the current calendar.
What else was filmed at Great Chalfield?
The manor has appeared in several period dramas. Check the National Trust page for its filming history.
Plan your visit
Build it into the day.
Corsham High Street and Bowood, both within 20 minutes' drive.
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