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Please note that we have taken the decision to close the site today due to the forecast high winds. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The legacy of a family's passion for Victorian art and design

More about this place

A young visitor in Halloween costume

All Hallows Eve brings Victorian horrors 

As the nights draw in and Autumn comes, dare you discover what pesky insects are trying to eat us out of house and home - literally!

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Things to see and do 

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Start your visit now by watching our introductory film

Get to know us before you arrive by watching our introductory film, also on display in the stables.

The painted glass window on the Nursery landing at Wightwick Manor

Discover the house and collections and make the most of your visit 

Explore a home full of Pre-Raphaelite art and William Morris interiors, lovingly collected by Sir Geoffrey and Rosalie, Lady Mander.

Relaxing under a tree in the gardens of Wightwick Manor

Relax in the gardens 

Pick up a trail from Visitor Reception and explore beautiful gardens designed by celebrated landscape architect, Thomas Mawson.

Volunteer guide with visitors

Take a tour of the Manor 

Want to take a tour of the manor, find out whats on offer

Cherry blossom tree at Wightwick Manor and Gardens, West Midlands

Open all year round - making the most of your visit 

Find out when the roses bloom and the house sparkles

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What's on 

Night and Sleep be Evelyn De morgan

A Better, More Beautiful World 

Discover A Better, More Beautiful World in our new gallery.

Simeon Solomons on display in the Honeysuckle Bedroom

Taking pride at Wightwick 

To mark 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality we are exploring stories of sexuality from the artists, writers and craftspeople associated with Wightwick.

Who was the forgotten Pre-Raphaelite?

Painting 'He descedend in to Hell' by Simeon Solomon

The forgotten Pre-Raphaelite 

Discover the poignant and tragic life of Simeon Solomon, the artist with two lives, as part of our commemoration of 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of Homosexuality

Drawing by Simeon Solomon hanging in the Honeysuckle Bedroom

Simeon Solomon explored 

Watch three videos that explore the tragic life and work of the Pre-raphaelite artist Simeon Solomon as we mark 50 years since the partial de-criminalisation of homosexuality.

Upcoming events

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Family Hallowe'en Half Term Fun

Sat 21 Oct 2017
10:30-17:00
Get the kids to don their most frightening fancy dress and join us this half term for our annual outdoors pumpkin trail along with other spooky activities.

Specialist Talk: The life and works of Simeon Solomon

Sat 28 Oct 2017
10:00-12:30
This is another chance to hear this exciting new talk for 2017 which shines the spotlight on our LGBTQ heritage at Wightwick Manor.

An Evening of Christmas Carols

Mon 04 Dec 2017
20:00-21:30
Join us for an evening of Christmas carols in the splendid setting of the Great Parlour. We are delighted to welcome the Voices of Tantallon back for another year. Tickets on sale from 1 November.

Visit Father Christmas at Wightwick Manor

Sat 09 Dec 2017
10:30-16:00
Father Christmas is making his annual appearance in his magical sitting room in the Manor. Demand is always high so make sure to book your tickets early.

Don't Go into the Cellar, presents Mr Charles Dickens Performs Another Christmas Carol

Wed 13 Dec 2017
19:30-21:30
Join us in the Great Parlour for this new original one man show. Hear Mr Dickens narrates and performs another seasonal festive tale, featuring church sexton Gabriel Grubb.
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Eating and shopping 

Cooking utensils in the kitchen at Wightwick Manor

Visit our tea-room and pop into the gift shop 

You'll find freshly cooked food in our tea-room, and you can order fabric and wallpaper from our William Morris inspired shop.

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Groups 

Family crossing the Mathematical bridge, Wightwick

Organise a group visit 

Your group will love a trip out to Wightwick Manor, full of famous art and gardens to relax in.

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History 

Image from Mawson's Art and Craft of Gardening 1912 edition Wightwick Manor

Start to discover the fascinating history of Wightwick 

From its Victorian builders to the amazing art collection Wightwick is a rich tapestry of stories, so start to follow just a few of the threads.

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Get involved

Scarecrow in the Kitchen garden, Wightwick

Find out about volunteering 

Our volunteers help in so many ways; find out what they do and if there might be a role for you

Volunteer with us
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Venue hire

A tantalus with decanters at Wightwick Manor

Weddings, filming and meetings, all you need to know about hiring Wightwick 

As well as being open to the public all year round Wightwick is also popular with TV crews. We also get regular requests for private hire and weddings. Read our guide on what we can offer.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Wightwick Manor and Gardens on the National Trust Collections website

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