Wightwick Manor and Gardens

Important notice -

The Manor & Gallery are open Fri - Tues, 11am - 3:30pm and the shop is open Fri - Tues, 11am - 5pm. The tearoom and gardens are open 7 days per week. Please pre-book your tickets - your booking timeslot is your entry time to the site, not the Manor.

Paint, Politics and Pre-Raphaelite Artists

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More about this place

Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Many historic houses are open in England. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. In line with Welsh Government legislation, all places in Wales will close from 24 October to 9 November. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on 

Please book before visiting 

The Manor (ground floor only), De Morgan Gallery and Shop are now open Friday-Tuesdays each week. The Tearoom and Gardens are open throughout the week for you to enjoy. All visits must be pre-booked. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday.  Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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A family visiting the garden in October at Wightwick Manor

Visiting Wightwick: What to expect for your visit 

If you've got a ticket for a visit to Wightwick, read this article to find everything you need to know about what's open and what to expect from your visit. We've made some changes to our usual offer to help keep everyone safe.

The Great Parlour Wightwick Manor with an impressive interior

Wightwick Manor and Gallery reopening - what to expect 

We can't wait to welcome you back to view the Manor and Gallery, Friday - Tuesday each week, open to pre-booked visitors from Monday 24 August.

A view of the Manor on a sunny day framed by autumnal leaves hanging from a tree

Autumnal colours to behold at Wightwick Manor 

The garden sees dramatic changes as green summer vegetation turns into a glorious array of autumnal hues.

Young girl finding pumpkin

October half term fun at Wightwick Manor 

As the nights draw in and Autumn comes, visit us to discover our spooky offerings this October half term - Sat 24 Oct - Sun 1 Nov.

A view of an apple tree in the orchard laden with red apples. The Manor is visible in the background

Historic orchards at Wightwick Manor 

With over 52 varieties of apple grown here at Wightwick, can you find your favourite?

Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Wightwick Manor and Gardens (19 Oct - 25 Oct)

Fri 23 Oct 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry to visit Wightwick Manor and Gardens.

Timed entry to Wightwick Manor and Gardens (26 Oct - 1 Nov)

Mon 26 Oct 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry to visit Wightwick Manor and Gardens.
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Eating and shopping

A plate balanced on an old stove top, with a bowl of cauliflower soup and crusty bread.

What's cooking at Wightwick? 

Behind the old garage doors is the Manders' tea-room selling a range of hot and cold lunches as well as cakes to tempt your fancy.

A view of the old manor shop, with good for sale on shelves and tables. A shop assistant stands behind the till.

The Old Manor Shop at Wightwick 

A 400 year old door, studded and patched leads to our shop, on the ground floor of the original manor building. Visit us during your pre-booked visit, 11am-5pm, Friday-Tuesdays.

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History

Archive photograph of Sir Geoffrey Mander showing Sir Clement Attlee around Wightwick Manor
‘Love Among the Ruins’ by Burne-Jones displayed in the Great Parlour, Wightwick Manor
Corner of the east wing from the garden at Wightwick Manor

Wightwick: the haven of a romantic Industrialist 

Discover why Sir Geoffrey Mander's family home is such a special part of the National Trust's own history.

The Pre-Raphaelite art collection at Wightwick 

How Wightwick Manor came to be the home of an impressive collection of Pre-Raphaelite art.

The development of Wightwick's garden 

Learn how Thomas Mawson, celebrated Art & Crafts landscape architect created a fitting garden to compliment the Manor.

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Wightwick Manor and Gardens

Art and collections

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.

Details of three portraits

Addressing our histories of colonialism and historic slavery 

Wightwick, along with a number of other places and collections in our care, has direct links to colonialism. Learn more about what we are doing to address the histories of slavery and colonialism and to acknowledge their impact and legacies.

A black and white portrait photograph of Oscar Wilde, wearing a suit and tie

125th Anniversary of the Trials of Oscar Wilde 

Learn about the famous trials and imprisonment of Anglo-Irish LGBTQ playwright, Oscar Wilde and how he influenced the owners of Wightwick Manor.

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