Kelmscott Manor |
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Kelmscott Manor, a grade 1 listed Tudor farmhouse adjacent to the River Thames, was the summer home of William Morris from 1871 until his death in 1896. Morris loved the house as a work of true craftsmanship, totally unspoilt and unaltered, and in harmony with the village and the surrounding countryside.
William Morris considered it so natural in its setting as to be almost organic, it looked to him as if it had 'grown up out of the soil'; and with 'quaint garrets amongst great timbers of the roof where of old times the tillers and herdsmen slept'.
The house contains an outstanding collection of the possessions and work of Morris and his associates, including furniture, original textiles, carpets and ceramics.
The Manor is surrounded by beautiful gardens with barns, dovecote, a meadow and a stream. The garden was a constant source of inspiration to Morris and the images are reflected in his textile and wallpaper designs.
William Morris called the village of Kelmscott 'a heaven on earth'. His delight in its discovery can still be felt by the visitor today. The Manor is the most evocative of all the houses associated with William Morris.
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
Public Open Days: House and GardenApril to October: Every Wednesday and Saturday 11.00am -5.00pm. Ticket office opens 10.30am. Last admission to the House 4.30pm. No advance bookings on public open days. House has limited capacity; timed ticket system operates. Shop and licensed restaurant: Open during public open days. Group Visits House & Garden: April to October: Thursdays. Must be booked in advance. Now taking bookings for 2012. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
Adult £0.00 (Admission by Gift Aid donation £10.00; Child/Student in full time education £4.50 (Admission by Gift Aid donation £5.00). One carer accompanying a disabled person FREE. |
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Directions
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Approx. 3 miles from Lechlade, signposted from the A417 & A4095. On entering the village follow signs to the Manor. Car park is approximately 10 minutes' walk from the Manor. Drop-off point and reserved parking for disabled visitors at the Manor. |
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Kelmscott Manor Postcode for SatNav: GL7 3HJ |
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Nearby Attractions
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Buscot Park and the Faringdon Collection
(3 Miles)*
Buscot Park was built by Edward Loveden Townsend in the 1770's. The house is a dignified example of late 18th-century taste for Italianate country houses. |
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Tom Browns School Museum
(8 Miles)*
The Museum is housed in the 380 year-old schoolroom which was featured in the novel "Tom Brown's School Days", first published in 1857. Its author, Thomas Hughes, was born in Uffington. |
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Witney & District Museum
(9 Miles)*
Opened in 1996, the Witney & District Museum is situated in the centre of the town, along the High Street. The large ground floor gallery houses a long term exhibition, showing the history of Witney and the surrounding area. |
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