Wightwick Manor and Gardens


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Wightwick Bank
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV6 8EE

Tel: +44 (0)1902 761 400
Fax: +44 (0)1902 764 663
Email: wightwickmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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This fascinating house contains one of the finest collections of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement. Visitors can explore this Victorian masterpiece with its Great Parlour and timber-framed exterior. The house features many original William Morris wallpapers and fabrics, Pre-Raphaelite paintings, Kempe glass and tiles by de Morgan.

The Victorian/Edwardian garden is a stunning array of colour throughout the season. There is a long walk, formal gardens and an orchard. In the spring there are bulbs, daffodils, bluebells, rhododendrons and azaleas, in the summer there are flowering shrubs, herbaceous borders, roses and potted pelargoniums and at the end of the year there is autumn colour.

General Information:

  • Light refreshments served in the Tearooms (Light Lunches 12-2pm)

  • Specialist Arts and Craft gift shop

  • Second Hand Book Shop

  • Level entrance to House
    For information on facilities for disabled please ring

    New for 2011:
    The Nature of Design
    150 years of Morris and Co.

    Exhibition runs from 2 March to 18 December.

    In partnership with Morris & Co. the Oak Room will house this exclusive year long exhibition. This is an exciting opportunity to see rare archival pattern books, wallpaper designs and printing blocks that showcase the talent of William Morris.

    The Undercroft will be transformed into contemporary room interiors using the 2011 Morris & Co range.

    Please note the exhibition is located on the 2nd floor of the property. Entrance to the exhibition is by time ticket, which is available on the day at visitor reception.
    Opening Times
    (2011 times)
    16th February to 30th June and 1st September to 31st October:
    Wednesday to Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    1st July - 31st August:
    Monday - Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    4th November to 18th December:
    Friday - Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm.

    Entrance to the exhibition is by time ticket, which is available on the day at visitor reception.

    Entry to the house between 11.00am and 12.30pm is by 20 minute themed tour only.

    Full house tour commence from 12.30pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2011 prices)
    House and Garden:
    Adult £9.15; Child £4.50; Child under 5yrs Free;
    Family £22.00.

    Groups Adult £6.80; Out of hours group rate £12.00.

    Garden Only:
    Adult £4.50, Child £2.20

    National Trust and National Art Collection Fund Members Free.

    Directions
    By Car:
    3 miles W of Wolverhampton on A454 Bridgnorth Road
    New visitor entrance is located just of the A454 Bridgnorth Road.

    ByRail:
    Nearest station Wolverhampton.
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