Kelmscott Manor

Kelmscott Manor
Kelmscott
nr Lechlade
Oxfordshire
GL7 3HJ
England

Website

www.kelmscottmanor.org.uk

E-mail

admin@kelmscottmanor.co.uk

Telephone

Enquiries and bookings

01367 252486

Administration

01367 253348

Fax

01367 253754

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Kelmscott Manor is a grade 1 listed Tudor farmhouse adjacent to the River Thames, dating from about 1600 and situated on the edge of the village of Kelmscott, near Lechlade.

William Morris (designer, writer and socialist) chose it as his summer home, signing a joint lease with Pre-Raphaelite painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1871. Morris loved the house as a work of true craftsmanship, unspoilt, unaltered, and in harmony with the village and the surrounding countryside.

Visitors can enjoy much the same atmosphere now, around the house, barns, garden and stream. The site has a shop and licensed restaurant.

Venue Type:

Historic house or home

Opening hours

2010 SEASON

April - September.

GENERAL PUBLIC OPENING.

House and garden:

Every Wed, 11.00-17.00.
1st & 3rd Sats, 11.00-17.00 (April 3rd & 17th; May 1st & 15th; June 5th & 19th; July 3rd & 17th; August 7th & 21st; September 4th & 18th)

Ticket office opens 10.30. Last admission to house 16.30.

The house has limited capacity.
Admission to the Manor is by timed ticket.
Visits on general public open days are not bookable in advance.

GROUP VISITS.

Thurs and Fri throughout the season.
Advance bookings only. Introductory talks and tours. Minimum group charge. Please contact us for full details.

SCHOOL STUDY DAYS.

Mondays during the season. Special school rates apply. Please phone or email for a Teachers' pack.

Closed: October to March.

Admission charges

GENERAL PUBLIC OPEN DAYS

Manor & gardens:
Adults: £8.50.
Students (in full-time education, with a valid student card): £4.25.
Children (8-16 years): £4.25.
Children under 8 years: Free.
One carer accompanying a disabled person: Free.
Historic Houses Association members (with card): Free.

Manor & gardens - admission by Gift Aid donation:
Adults: £9.50.
Students (in full-time education, with a valid student card): £4.75.
Children (8-16 years): £4.75.

Gardens Only:
Adults: £2.00.
Students & Children: Free.

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Guided tours
Information point provided
Pre-booking service for groups
Gardens open to public
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop

Children and families

Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities

Disability access

Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Schools services and facilities

Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Education facilities available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Research and adult learning

Mail order service available

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available

Additional info

Access:
Wheelchair access to gardens, shop, restaurant and ground floor of the manor. There are disabled toilet facilities. A wheelchair is available. 'Access album' available for reference by visitors unable to gain access to upper floors.