
Discover more at Woolsthorpe Manor
Please note, Woolsthorpe is now closed for the winter and will reopen in February 2024. Find out when Woolsthorpe Manor is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Isaac Newton changed the world at Woolsthorpe Manor. Here he took his first steps into a lifetime of observation, experimentation and discovery. Our team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable science communicators offer an inspiring experience to engage curious young minds.
This unique site is the ideal place to immerse your class in science and heritage. Pupils will develop their understanding of Newton’s scientific theories and learn about his fascinating life and childhood.
Using Newton as inspiration, educational visits here are about being curious, hands on and experimental. Pupils will explore their potential as aspiring future scientists.
Groups can book to visit on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the spring, summer and early autumn.
All trips include a guided visit to the hands-on science centre, the Manor House and a workshop on forces and motion or light. Designed to help students explore the exhibits, test Newton’s theories and learn about Isaac's life.
Pupils will work scientifically in engaging, practical workshops; making observations, discussing ideas and linking what they observe with scientific principles.
Educational groups can choose between the forces and motion, or light workshop before the visit. During the forces and motion workshop, pupils can fire rockets or make windmills to test the pushes and pulls involved. The light workshop will encourage pupils to explore the light spectrum and other properties. The workshops can be tailored to different age groups, so please get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.
The visit will cost £5 per child plus admission. If your school has an Educational Group Membership, your group will have free admission to the site and will only need to pay £5 per child.
Schools can benefit from an Educational Group Membership, which is an annual membership giving free access to the whole school group at National Trust properties.
If you would like to book a school group visit, please contact the team on 01476 860338 or email Woolsthorpemanor@nationaltrust.org.uk
Please note, Woolsthorpe is now closed for the winter and will reopen in February 2024. Find out when Woolsthorpe Manor is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Read about the history of Woolsthorpe Manor and the impact it had on its most famous resident, Isaac Newton.
Please note, Woolsthorpe is now closed for the winter and will reopen in February 2024. Woolsthorpe Manor is where Sir Isaac Newton was born and made huge scientific discoveries, and now visitors can carry out their own experiments in the science centre.
If you’re planning educational group visits to National Trust places, then you could benefit from education group membership, giving you free admission for a year.