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'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 some of the star costume pieces, now featuring in the new National Trust publication '100 Things to Wear'. Join us an immerse yourself in the world of Charles Wade. Afterwards enjoy a complimentary drink a your choice at the café.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Behind the Seams£15.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Children are welcome at full ticket price.

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 after the Manor tour for use in the Café on the day of your visit.

Upcoming events

Threads of Identity Exhibition 

Explore items from Snowshill's internationally significant costume collection.

Event summary

on
19 Sep to 30 Nov 2025
at
11:30 to 16:30
+ 52 other dates or times

Two Day Stone Carving Course 

On this two day course, you will learn the traditional skills needed to create your own stone carving to take home.

Event summary

on
20 Sep to 23 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 3 other dates or times

Conservation Tuesdays at Snowshill Manor 

Come to Snowshill on Tuesdays to see the team undertaking conservation work in the Manor.

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on
23 Sep to 28 Oct 2025
at
11:30 to 15:00
+ 5 other dates or times

Embroider a Bookmark 

Have a go at some simple embroidery and take a bookmark away with you.

Event summary

on
27 Sep to 28 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time