Sunnycroft
A comfortable home telling the story of a brewer, a widow and three generations of the Lander family
Sunnycroft
Facilities and access
Sunnycroft
Overview
A comfortable home telling the story of a brewer, a widow and three generations of the Lander family
Tucked away on the edge of Wellington is this rare suburban villa and mini-estate. As you walk up the large avenue of Wellingtonia trees the red-brick villa is unexpectedly revealed offering a chance to immerse yourself in a past era.
The time capsule, which is furnished with original wallpapers, Maw’s tiles and gold medal winning fireplaces, transports you back to the pre-First World War ‘country house’ lifestyle. Packed full with everyday items belonging to the families who lived here, you are sure to feel the familiarity and comfort of this home despite all the features of a grander house, such as the Billiard Room, Drawing Room and impressive Staircase Hall.
The 5 acres of garden is complete with glass houses, conservatory, kennels, pigsties and stables and is perfect for a wander or a game of croquet. You are welcome to take refreshments in our Edwardian tea-room or out on the veranda.
- Telephone
- +441952242884
- sunnycroft@nationaltrust.org.uk
Sunnycroft
How to get here
- Address
- 200 Holyhead Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DR
- By cycle
- NCN81, 1 mile
- Cycle route information
- By bus
- from Telford (passing Wellington train station)
- By train
- Wellington ½ mile
- By road
- from the east: The easiest way to find us is from Junction 7 of the M54, come down the slip road, turn right onto the B5061 and follow for a mile. The entrance to Sunnycroft is on the left hand side. from Junction 6 of the M54, turn right at the top of the slip road onto the A5223, Whitchurch Drive. Pass Wrekin Retail Park on the left and take the first exit off the roundabout which is sign-posted Wellington. You are on the B5061 and should continue a couple of miles passing The Cock Hotel. The entrance for Sunnycroft is on the right hand side. From the west: Exit the M54 at Junction 7, turn left onto the B5061 and follow for one mile. The entrance to Sunnycroft is on the left hand side. From the old A5 from Shrewsbury and Attingham Park turn left at the end of the road onto the B5061 and follow for a mile. The entrance to Sunnycroft is on the left hand side. From Whitchurch or Market Drayton On approaching Telford on the A442 from Hodnet, Market Drayton and Whitchurch take the second exit onto the A5223 signposted M54 and Wellington at the Shawbirch roundabout. If approaching from Newport on the A442 take the first exit onto the A5223. At the next roundabout (Apley Roundabout) take the third exit onto the A5223 signposted M54 and Telford Town Centre. Disgregard the sign to Wellington. At the next roundabout (Haybridge roundabout) take the second exit and continue on the A5223. At Ketley Brook roundabout take the third exit onto the B5061 signposted to Wellington. Continue on the B5061 over two sets of traffic lights. At the third set stay in the left hand lane (The Cock Hotel is on the right hand side) and continue straight on for 0.3 miles. Sunnycroft is on the right hand side.
- Parking: located on the edge of the market town of Wellington on the B5061. We have space in our car park on site for 30-35 cars. There is additional free parking located in Wellington, with a short walk up to Sunnycroft’s entrance, in the Wrekin Road car park.
- SatNav:
Sunnycroft
Prices
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £7.20 | £6.50 |
| Child | £3.60 | £3.25 |
| Family | £18.00 | £16.25 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £5.50 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £4.40 | £4.00 |
| Child | £2.20 | £2.00 |
| Family | £11.00 | £10.00 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £3.75 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
Sunnycroft
Opening times
Please note...
*Open Tuesday during school holidays. Last admission one hour before closing. Entry by timed tickets with ten-minute introductory talk, then free-flow. Daily guided tours available in main season (not bookable).
Tuesday 27 September
- Sunnycroft Closed
Wednesday 28 September
- Sunnycroft Closed
Thursday 29 September
- Sunnycroft Closed
Friday 30 September
- Sunnycroft 10:30 - 17:00
Saturday 1 October
- Sunnycroft 10:30 - 17:00
Sunday 2 October
- Sunnycroft 10:30 - 17:00
Monday 3 October
- Sunnycroft 10:30 - 17:00