Woolsthorpe Manor
Isaac Newton changed the world here
Half term 'Planets & Discovery' at Woolsthorpe
How do you discover a planet?
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
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
Entry to site including Manor
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £10.15 | £9.20 |
| Child | £5.10 | £4.60 |
| Family | £25.30 | £23.00 |
| 1 adult, up to 3 children age 5-17 | £15.20 | £13.80 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £8.80 |
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...
Entry to Woolsthorpe Manor is free for National Trust members. If you have a Family or Joint Membership, please bring both your membership cards to gain admission.
Woolsthorpe Manor
Opening times
Please note...
Winter opening hours run until Friday 14 February 2020. Open Fridays to Sundays 11am to 3pm. Closed Mondays to Thursdays. Access to the house is by tour only. Please book on arrival. Tours run regulary throughout the day. Site opens at 11.00am. Last entry to whole site 2.30pm. Last entry to the house 2.15pm.
Monday 27 January
- Manor house Closed
- Coffee shop Closed
- Garden Closed
- Science Discovery Centre Closed
Tuesday 28 January
- Manor house Closed
- Coffee shop Closed
- Garden Closed
- Science Discovery Centre Closed
Wednesday 29 January
- Manor house Closed
- Coffee shop Closed
- Garden Closed
- Science Discovery Centre Closed
Thursday 30 January
- Manor house Closed
- Coffee shop Closed
- Garden Closed
- Science Discovery Centre Closed
Friday 31 January
- Manor house 11:00 - 15:00
- Coffee shop 11:00 - 15:00
- Garden 11:00 - 15:00
- Science Discovery Centre 11:00 - 15:00
Saturday 1 February
- Manor house 11:00 - 15:00
- Coffee shop 11:00 - 15:00
- Garden 11:00 - 15:00
- Science Discovery Centre 11:00 - 15:00
Sunday 2 February
- Manor house 11:00 - 15:00
- Coffee shop 11:00 - 15:00
- Garden 11:00 - 15:00
- Science Discovery Centre 11:00 - 15:00
Woolsthorpe Manor
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01476860338
- woolsthorpemanor@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Water Lane, Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, near Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5PD