Woolsthorpe Manor
Birthplace and family home of Sir Isaac Newton
Woolsthorpe Manor
Facilities and access
Woolsthorpe Manor
Overview
Birthplace and family home of Sir Isaac Newton
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 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
- +441476862823
- woolsthorpemanor@nationaltrust.org.uk
Woolsthorpe Manor
How to get here
- Address
- Water Lane, Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, near Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5PD
- By cycle
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- footpath from Colsterworth; Viking Way 3 miles
- By train
- Grantham, 8 miles
- By road
- at Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth (not Woolsthorpe near Belvoir). Follow brown signs from A1. From Melton take B676 towards Colsterworth; 1 mile after Stainby turn left onto Old Post Lane, then left into Water Lane
- Parking: free, 50 yards
- By bus
- from Grantham to South Witham (passes close Grantham train station)
Woolsthorpe Manor
Prices
House closed
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £3.95 | £3.59 |
| Child | £2.75 | £2.50 |
| Family | £10.65 | £9.68 |
House open
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 | £6.81 |
| Child | £3.75 | £3.40 |
| Family | £18.75 | £17.04 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £6.38 |
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 or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
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: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| 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 donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Woolsthorpe Manor
Opening times
Please note...
Please note that the Manor House is closed on Tuesdays.
Saturday 19 August
- Manor house 11:00 - 17:00
- Coffee shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Science Discovery Centre 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 20 August
- Manor house 11:00 - 17:00
- Coffee shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Science Discovery Centre 11:00 - 17:00
Monday 21 August
- Manor house 11:00 - 17:00
- Coffee shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Science Discovery Centre 11:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 22 August
- Manor house Closed
- Coffee shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Science Discovery Centre 11:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 23 August
- Manor house 11:00 - 17:00
- Coffee shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Science Discovery Centre 11:00 - 17:00
Thursday 24 August
- Manor house 11:00 - 17:00
- Coffee shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Science Discovery Centre 11:00 - 17:00
Friday 25 August
- Manor house 11:00 - 17:00
- Coffee shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Garden 11:00 - 17:00
- Science Discovery Centre 11:00 - 17:00