Visiting


Drawing of Kelmscott Manor

2008 Opening

We are open from 2nd April until 26th September 2008

General Public Open Days

House and Garden (visits not bookable in advance)

  • Every Wednesday, 11am to 5pm.  Ticket office opens 10.30am.  Last admission to the house 4.30pm.
  • Eight Saturdays, 2pm to 5pm, as follows: April 19th, May 17th, June 21st, July 5th & 19th, August 2nd & 16th, Sept 20th.  Ticket office opens 1.15pm.  Last admission to the house 4.30pm.

The house has limited capacity.  Admission to the house is by timed ticket.

Garden only

  • Thursdays, June to Sept, 2pm to 5pm (as well as Wednesdays and open Saturdays)

Our Shop and licensed Restaurant are open throughout the general public open times.

Admission prices

  • House and Garden: Adults £8.50; Children (8 to 16 years) £4.25; Students in f/t education and with a valid student's card £4.25; one carer accompanying a disabled person FREE.
  • Garden only: £2

Access

There is wheelchair access to the gardens, shop, restaurant and ground floor of the Manor.

There are disabled toilet facilities.

A wheelchair is available.

Group Bookings

Private visits for groups can be arranged from April to September, on Thursdays and Fridays. Depending on the size of your group and your particular needs, we can offer a room-by-room guided tour or a stewarded tour, each with an introductory talk. Various catering packages are available. A minimum charge applies. Please telephone 01367 252486 to order a Group Booking Pack.

Group bookings enquiry form >

This online form is for group organisers. We will contact you once we have received it to discuss your booking requirements.

Please also contact us if you have a school group interested in visiting the house and site for educational use.

School Study Days

Please contact us to request a school visit information pack and to discuss a programme which meets the needs of your group.

Gift Shop

The Gift Shop sells a wide range of items – soft furnishings, china, glass, stationery, etc., all inspired by the designs of William Morris and his associates. The shop contains a book section, also. Open throughout the Manor’s opening times.

Restaurant

Enjoy freshly prepared, local produce in our licensed restaurant which is open for morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon tea (coinciding with general public opening times of the house and garden). Catering for group visits by arrangement only.

Parking Arrangements

The Manor car park is situated close to the church and is signposted. Please note that there is a short walk from the car park to the Manor (approx. 10 minutes). Disabled parking and a drop-off point are available at the Manor.

Contact Information

Enquiries & bookings: 01367 252486
Administration: 01367 253348
Fax: 01367 253754
email: admin@kelmscottmanor.org.uk