Come and visit the Manor house and adjoining farm buildings loved by Morris as a work of true craftmanship, totally unspoilt and unaltered, and in harmony with the surrounding countryside.
Kelmscott Manor was the beloved country retreat of William Morris, his ‘heaven on earth’, and a constant source of creative inspiration. Today the property and collections are of international importance. The Manor is now owned by the Society of Antiquaries of London, an independent charity charged with managing and protecting the property and its unique and fragile collections.
View the iconic collection of artwork and objects owned and designed by the Father of the Arts & Crafts Movement and discover why the Cotswold home became an inspiration for him and his family. Take a stroll around the enchanting gardens and enjoy homemade food from our licensed tearoom.
Kelmscott Manor is a place where creativity and imagination thrive, and we encourage you to fully immerse yourself in the experience.
Visiting:
Kelmscott Manor open season runs from April to the end October, Thursday to Saturday, with timed entry for the manor house at 15-minute intervals to make sure your experience is enjoyable.
Mondays: Private Group Bookings & Schools
Tuesdays: Private Group Bookings & Schools
Wednesdays: Closed
Thursdays: Estate opens 10:30am – closes 5pm (Manor House opens 11am – Last admission 3:45pm).
Fridays: Estate opens 10:30am – closes 5pm (Manor House opens 11am – Last admission 3:45pm).
Saturdays: Estate opens 10:30am – closes 5pm (Manor House opens 11am – Last admission 3:45pm).
Sundays: Closed
Guided Tours at Kelmscott Manor
Join Kelmscott Manor’s knowledgeable volunteer Guides as they take you through the history of Kelmscott Manor room-by-room.
Find out more HERE.
Become a Friend of Kelmscott Manor
If you would like to keep up to date with what’s happening at Kelmscott Manor sign up to the Newsletter HERE.
By becoming a Friend you can support the invaluable work the team at Kelmscott Manor do, and enjoy a host of benefits. Find out more HERE.
Admission Prices
Half of our tickets are available to purchase online in advance, the remaining half are held to be purchased from our ticket office on the day. If tickets are sold out online or you are unable to make a purchase online, you can still buy a ticket from the ticket office when you arrive (subject to availability).
| Ticket Category | Standard | with Gift Aid Donation |
| Adult | £15.50 | £17.25 |
| Students and Children 5 – 16 | £10.00 | £11.00 |
| Family (2 adults & 2 Children) | £36.00 | £39.75 |
Free entry is available for essential companions with concessionary entry for those visitors who are unable to access the 1st floor of the house Children under 5 go FREE.
Click HERE for details of other options such as Annual Pass Holders and Historic Houses members.
Address & Directions:
- Kelmscott Manor, Kelmscott, Lechlade, GL7 3HJ
Kelmscott Manor is located 3 miles from Lechlade. Signposted from both the A417 and the A4095, visitors can easily travel by car. Follow the brown heritage signs to our car park.
The Manor also has private mooring on the Thames and visitors also arrive by cycle or walking along the Thames path.
Travel by Car
Free Parking is situated next to St George’s Church in Kelmscott. For Sat Nav, the postcode for the car park is GL7 3HG.
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There is a short walk from the car park to the Manor (approximately 10 to 12 minutes). Download our Village Map HERE for the route through the village. Brown heritage signs will direct you to the manor. Please respect the privacy of our neighbours.
A free shuttle minibus will take visitors who are unable to make the walk to the Manor.
The car park is closed and locked at 5.30pm on our public open days.
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