'Behind the Seams' - manor tours
Charles Wade would invite close friends to his home, where he would dress in a variety of costumes from his collection. Every great theatre needs a costume department and luckily for Mr. Wade his was down the corridor.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
‘Behind the Seams’ will take you to the heart of our exhibition, ‘Threads of Identity’. Your host will meet you and guide you on a short walk to the Manor. There they will share behind the scenes details about this year’s exhibition, ‘Threads of Identity. You will be introduced to a selection of the star Snowshill costume collection pieces, now featuring in the new National Trust publication '100 Things to Wear'. Afterwards enjoy, at your leisure, a complimentary drink at the café.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Suitability
Children free with full paying adult.
- Meeting point
Park in the main car park and meet your guide at Visitor Reception who will be waiting to welcome you.
- What to bring and wear
Warm clothing, raincoat and a suitable footwear for the walk between the Café and the Manor.
- Accessibility
There is a 500 metre undulating walk to the Manor. The Manor tour is on several floor levels accessible only by stairs. A passenger buggy will also be available for use.
- Other
A refreshments voucher will be provided at the end of the Manor tour for use in the Café on the day of your visit. A drink of your choice (excludes alcohol) and a cake or bake.
Upcoming events
Stranger Folk
Forget pumpkins and plastic fangs—this Halloween adventure crackles with old magic. British folklore sneaks into the real world, set against the backdrop of Snowshill Manor and Garden.
Threads of Identity Exhibition
Explore items from Snowshill's internationally significant costume collection.