Heritage Open Days Apple Harvest Weekend - free admission
Welcome one, welcome all to our free open days and apple harvest weekend! Explore the Manor, Gallery and gardens, then head to the orchard and kitchen garden for heritage apples, games and harvest fun for all the family on 20 & 21 September.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Step into history this Heritage Open Days weekend, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September, with free entry to Wightwick Manor and Gardens. Discover the charm of a Victorian family home filled with Pre-Raphaelite art and William Morris interiors. The Manor is open 11am–5pm (last entry 4pm), offering the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in rich history and stunning design.
Visit the De Morgan Gallery to see 'Look Beneath the Lustre', our special exhibition exploring the intricate beauty of De Morgan’s artworks. Open 11am–4pm in partnership with the De Morgan Foundation.
This year, we are celebrating the season with our Apple Harvest Weekend! Head to the orchard and kitchen garden to sample and purchase heritage apple varieties, play apple-themed games, and even pick your own fruit. Discover how we grow 12 different apple types on one tree, and learn about the Mander family’s historic orchards, once used by their cook to create seasonal dishes.
Wander through 17 acres of garden glowing with early autumn colour, explore the Woodland Play area, then enjoy a homemade lunch or ice cream at Mander’s Tearoom. Don’t forget to stop by the Old Manor Shop for curds, jams and arts and crafts-inspired gifts.
No booking required. Free entry all weekend. Some orchard activities carry a small cash-only charge.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Everyone welcome
- Meeting point
Please check in at our Visitor Reception in our main car park on arrival to check in and to find out what's on.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress appropriately for the weather of the day. Please note, stiletto heels, bags larger in size than A4, and food & drink, are not permitted in the Manor or Gallery.
- Accessibility
Separate mobility parking. Adapted toilet in car park and next to tearoom. Mobility scooters not permitted in House or Gallery. Electric and manual wheelchairs welcome. Access in Manor via ramp. Access to Gallery via lift. Partly accessible grounds, slopes, some steps, grass paths. Map of accessible route. Some visitors may require assistance from their companion.
- Other
No booking required. Upon arrival, please head to our Visitor Reception on the main car park for your site map and for information about what we have on during the day. Please note, our car park can fill up quickly on busy days, so please consider car sharing or arriving by public transport or bike. The orchard is accessed over unmade, grass paths. The orchard is located on a slope so may be tricky to access with wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
Upcoming events
Exhibition - Wightwick: A House of Books
Discover the Mander family's rich literary legacy at Wightwick Manor, where books, art, and personal stories come to life in our new exhibition for 2025.
Adult Needle Felting Workshop - Hare - Intermediate Level
This workshop is aimed at confident beginners and people looking to pick up some new techniques, led by tutor Natalie Harris (Brooks). Natalie is a fine artist using needle felting and the creator of Roly Poly Ponies.
Make more of your Photography Workshop at Wightwick Manor and Gardens with Lindsey Bucknor OBE
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.
Curator Talk: William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones - Brothers in Art
Join Helen, our Senior Collections and House Manager, for a captivating talk on the enduring friendship and artistic collaboration between William Morris and Edward Burne-Jones, followed by a walking tour of their artwork in the Manor.