Planning your visit to Snowshill
- Published:
- 19 March 2025
In this article you'll find everything you need to know about what's open and what to expect from your day.
What your visit will look like
- When you arrive at reception you will be given a ticket with a 2 hour time slot in which to enter the manor. Just show your timed ticket when you get to the manor front door.
- Week days and afternoons tend to be a quieter time to visit.
- The manor is a 500m hilly walk from the car park and visitor reception. We usually have a buggy running to take vistors up to the manor, subject to volunteer availability.
- On busy days, there may be a queue at visitor reception or at the manor front door. We thank you for your patience. To avoid the queue at the manor, why not explore the garden first or pop into the nearby Priests House .
- Timed tickets for the manor are used to allow visitors the time and space to enjoy their visit as well as helping us look after the manor and collection. On busy days timed tickets are on a first come basis and offered to visitors only if time slots reamain avaialble.
- Motorhomes over 5 metres, please call 24 hours before your visit. If there is availabiity, we will confirm your booking. Only motorhomes with a confirmed booking are guaranteed a parking space. Please note, we are unable to accept motorhome bookings on bank holiday weekends.
- We endeavour to open every floor of the manor each day but we occasionally may need to close a room or floor of the Manor.
Other useful information for your visit:
- Opening times: Please check the home page for the latest opening times and updates.
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Toilets: located at visitor reception, café and the garden. Please note, accessible toilets are only available at visitor reception and the café.
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Accessibility: Please see our AccessAble listing for full access information. If you require assistance during your visit, please ask at visitor reception as alternative access can be arranged. Virtual manor tour and braille guide available on request.
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