Woolsthorpe Manor
Isaac Newton changed the world here
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Here you'll find everything you need to know about what's open, when and how to book, and what to expect from your visit.
Woolsthorpe Manor
Overview
Isaac Newton changed the world here
Without Isaac Newton this small manor would be just another Lincolnshire farmhouse - but in 1665 the plague sent him back from university to this place where he was born. For 18 months Newton worked in solitude, experimenting obsessively, laying foundations for the science of today.
Woolsthorpe Manor tells the story of Newton's time at Woolsthorpe, from his birth and childhood to the discoveries of his Year of Wonders. In the 17th century manor house you can stand in the room where he used a prism to split sunlight into the colours of the rainbow, exploring the nature of light. From the window you can see the apple tree in the orchard which inspired his theory of gravity.
Coming back to the present day, you can discover Newton's science for yourself in the hands-on Science Centre and walk to the village church (not National Trust) where he was baptised. For more than 300 years people have come to Woolsthorpe, drawn by his story to find their own inspiration in this place of genius.
- Telephone
- 01476860338
- woolsthorpemanor@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Further reading
- Buy the guidebook
Woolsthorpe Manor
How to get here
- Address
- Water Lane, Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5PD
- By cycle
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- Footpath from Colsterworth; Viking Way 3 miles
- What3words
- If you're familiar with 'What Three Words', please visit: brightens.grad.novels
- By train
- Woolsthorpe's nearest railway station is Grantham, 8 miles away. Melton Mowbray railway station is 13miles away.
- By road
- Located at Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth (not Woolsthorpe by Belvoir), Woolsthorpe Manor is signposted from the A1. From Melton Mowbray, take B676 towards Colsterworth; 1 mile after Stainby, turn left onto Old Post Lane, then left onto Water Lane.
- Parking: Parking is included in your entry fee, National Trust members park free. Blue disability badge parking bays are available close to the main entrance for eligible visitors.
- SatNav:
- By bus
- Regular buses, passing close to Grantham train station, run from Grantham to South Witham (#28) Monday - Saturday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Woolsthorpe Manor
Prices
Whole property 3 March - 31 October.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Child | £6.05 | £5.50 |
| Family | £27.50 | £25.00 |
| Single adult family | £16.50 | £15.00 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
Free entry for National Trust members.
To avoid disappointment, please book a guided tour of the Manor House in advance. If you do not book, we cannot guarantee admission to the Manor. You do not need to book to visit the orchard or Science Centre.
If you have a Family or Joint Membership, please bring both your membership cards to gain admission.
Woolsthorpe Manor
Opening times
Sunday 22 May
- Manor house 11:00 - 17:00
- Coffee shop 11:00 - 16:30
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Science Discovery Centre 11:00 - 17:00
- Gift Shop 11:00 - 17:00
Monday 23 May
- Manor house 11:00 - 17:00
- Coffee shop 11:00 - 16:30
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Science Discovery Centre 11:00 - 17:00
- Gift Shop 11:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 24 May
- Manor house Closed
- Coffee shop Closed
- Garden Closed
- Science Discovery Centre Closed
- Gift Shop Closed
Wednesday 25 May
- Manor house Closed
- Coffee shop Closed
- Garden Closed
- Science Discovery Centre Closed
- Gift Shop Closed
Thursday 26 May
- Manor house 11:00 - 17:00
- Coffee shop 11:00 - 16:30
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Science Discovery Centre 11:00 - 17:00
- Gift Shop 11:00 - 17:00
Friday 27 May
- Manor house 11:00 - 17:00
- Coffee shop 11:00 - 16:30
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Science Discovery Centre 11:00 - 17:00
- Gift Shop 11:00 - 17:00
Saturday 28 May
- Manor house 11:00 - 17:00
- Coffee shop 11:00 - 16:30
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Science Discovery Centre 11:00 - 17:00
- Gift Shop 11:00 - 17:00
Woolsthorpe Manor
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01476860338
- woolsthorpemanor@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Water Lane, Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5PD