Specialist Talk : Wightwick and the Acquisition of its Collections
Join Helen, Senior Collections and House Manager, for a relaxed talk followed by a walking tour of the collection.
- Booking essential
Most of the Art collection here at Wightwick came after its gift to the Trust in 1937. This talk explores the connections the Mander’s made with friends and decedents of the Pre -Raphaelites and the Morris circle.
Starting with a hot drink and a talk in our meeting room followed by a walking tour of the collection around the Manor.
Prices
Event ticket prices
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Adult £20.00
The basics
- Booking details
- Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
- Please park up on the main car park and make your way up the path to the Manor and follow signs to the Meeting Room located above the Old Manor Shop.
- What to bring and wear
- The Manor heating is dependent on the humidity of the day, therefore we recommend an extra layer, even during the summer months. Please no stiletto heels.
- Accessibility
- The meeting room is located on the upper floor of the Old Manor, up a flight of stairs. The walking tour covers both floors of the Manor, there are places to sit throughout.
- Other
- Please allow about 10 minutes to get from the car park to the Meeting Room. £20, includes tea/coffee on arrival.
Contact Info
- Name
- Events Team
- Telephone
- Call 01902 760102
Upcoming events
Jubilee Celebrations at Wightwick Manor and Gardens
Thu 02 Jun 2022
11:00-16:00
Bring along the family to Wightwick for our Jubilee Celebrations this bank holiday - there's something on for everyone!
Specialist Talk : Wightwick and the Acquisition of its Collections
Sat 11 Jun 2022
11:00-13:00
Join Helen, Senior Collections and House Manager, for a relaxed talk followed by a walking tour of the collection.
Make more of your Photography Workshop at Wightwick Manor and Gardens with Lindsey Bucknor OBE
Fri 24 Jun 2022
10:30-12:30
Join us in the wonderful surroundings here at Wightwick to build on what you already know and see what you can do with your photography.
Conservation In Action Days
Tue 28 Jun 2022
11:30-14:00
Meet our award-winning conservation team and learn about how they protect and care for the items in our care.
Specialist Talk - The Pre-Raphaelites - Sex, Drugs and Poetry
Fri 08 Jul 2022
19:00-21:00
A tongue-in-cheek evening walking tour of Wightwick Manor with a definite adult slant!
Open-air Theatre - Folksy Theatre presents Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'
Thu 21 Jul 2022
19:00-21:15
Folksy Theatre presents Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'. Filled with Folksy's wonderful live music, audience interaction and downright silliness! Bring along your friends and family to watch this wonderful outdoor production.