Woolsthorpe Manor

Woolsthorpe Manor with apple blossom

Birthplace and family home of Sir Isaac Newton

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Things to see and do

The house at Woolsthorpe Manor on a sunny spring day

The home of genius 

Be inspired by the stories and discoveries of our greatest scientist, in the place where the apple fell.

Children exploring coloured lights in the Science Centre at Woolsthorpe Manor

Science for everyone 

In the hands-on Science Centre at Woolsthorpe Manor you can explore Newton's experiments and discoveries in light, gravity and optics.

Looking through Isaac Newton's apple tree to the house where he was born

The orchard in spring 

It's the home of the most famous apple tree in the world, and Isaac Newton's orchard is bursting with colour and greenery this spring.

Children at Woolsthorpe Manor

Family fun at Woolsthorpe  

Bring your family to Woolsthorpe - there's something for everyone.

A costumed interpreter cooking in the kitchen at Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire.

Down on Newton's farm 

This half term, find out what Isaac Newton might have done when he was a farmer's son

Dog walking on a lead

Dogs at Woolsthorpe 

Although we're fond of dogs, we're sorry but we aren't able to allow dogs (except for assistance dogs) on site at Woolsthorpe Manor.

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What's on 

Upcoming events

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Isaac Newton and the Manor Farm

Wed 31 May 2017
11:00-15:00
Did you know that Isaac Newton was a farmer's son? Today at Woolsthorpe children can try some of the things he might have done as a child on a 17th-century farm. Explore crafts, help in the kitchen and discover what life was like down on the farm.

Woolsthorpe Country Craft Fair

Sat 10 Jun 2017
11:00-15:30
Quirky things to buy and rural crafts at this relaxed summer weekend. Heritage stalls and local colour - come and meet some fascinating people!

Crafty Sundays at Woolsthorpe

Sun 09 Jul 2017
11:00-16:00
One Sunday a month we're inviting local stallholders to bring their wares to Woolsthorpe for a mini-craft event - just drop in and see what's here this month!

Bug hunting - Summer Holiday Workshops

Wed 26 Jul 2017
11:00-15:00
What creatures can you find in the water? Come pond dipping and be a science explorer in the natural world - crafts and activities for families in the great outdoors.

Up, up and away! Summer holiday workshops

Wed 02 Aug 2017
11:00-15:00
Ever wondered what gets things into the air? And how do they stay up there? Find out how and why by making your own rockets, parachutes and paper aeroplanes to launch. Family science with a flying theme.

Apple Day and Crafty Sunday

Sun 08 Oct 2017
11:00-15:00
Combining old and new - our traditional Apple Day celebration with lots of hands-on crafts, activities and science stuff with an apple twist, alongside our regular craft fair. There may be some small charges for children's craft activities.
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Eating and shopping

A visitor with a bowl of soup and a slice of fresh bread at a National Trust café

Soup and science - what's not to like? 

We're just off the A1 so it's easy to drop in for a light lunch on your travels. Beware, though, lots of people start with the soup and get engrossed in the science!

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Get involved

Volunteers prepare flowers for a special event at Woolsthorpe Manor

Become a volunteer 

We're always ready to welcome new volunteers so take a look at the kind of roles we offer and how to join the team.

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History

The Manor House from the orchard

A place in scientific history 

This is where an apple fell from a tree - and the way we see the world changed.

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