'The Final Act' - manor tours 2026
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
‘The Final Act’ will take you to the heart of the 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 refreshed exhibition, ‘Threads of Identity - The Final Act'. You will be introduced to a selection of the star pieces from the Snowshill costume collection, featured in the National Trust publication '100 Things to Wear'. Afterwards enjoy, at your leisure, a complimentary drink at the café.
Times
The basics
- Booking number
Call 03442491895
- 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.
- Meeting point
Park in the main car park and meet your guide at Visitor Reception who will be waiting to welcome you.
- Suitability for children
Children free with full paying adult.
- What to bring and wear
Warm clothing, raincoat and a suitable footwear for the walk between the Café and the Manor.
- 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
Threads of Identity Exhibition - 'The Final Act'
Explore items from Snowshill's internationally significant costume collection.
Threads of Identity: Sewing Demo
Curious about how the costumes in our exhibition, Threads of Identity, were made?
Stranger Folk
Forget plastic fangs and horror films—this Halloween adventure crackles with old magic. British folklore sneaks into the real world, set against the backdrop of Snowshill Manor and Garden.
Snowshill Sketchbook Sessions 2026
Local artist Kitty McLeod is returning to run more of her popular Sketchbook Sessions. These three weekly sessions will help introduce you to watercolours in the beautiful setting of Snowshill Manor and Garden.