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Kelmscott Manor was the summer country home of William Morris, the poet, craftsman and socialist from 1871 until his death in 1896. The house which is open to the public, contains a collection of the possessions and works of Morris and his associates including furniture, textiles, carpets and ceramics. Surrounded by attractive gardens, with restaurant, shop and exhibition barn.

House & Garden: open Wednesdays (2 April to 24 Sept) 11am-5pm and on some Saturdays 2pm-5pm (19 April; 17 May; 21 June; 5 & 19 July; 2 & 16 Aug; 20 Sept). Last admission to the house 4.30pm.
Garden only: Thursdays (3 April to 25 Sept) 2pm-5pm

Opening Times

02/04/2008 to 24/09/2008

03/04/2008 to 25/09/2008

16/08/2008

20/09/2008

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
House & Garden: adult£8.50 per ticket
House & Garden: child£4.25 per ticket
Garden only: adult£2.00 per ticket
Garden only: child£2.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A4095. Three miles south east of Lechlade off the Lechlade to Faringdon road. Car park is 10 minutes' walk from Manor.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Swindon. Regular bus service to Lechlade. Taxi from Lechlade.

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Limited touching of collection for visually impaired. Vocal description.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (free)

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant - Self-service, morning coffee, lunches, teas. Home cooked food. Seating for 80 indoors.
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Private group visits are available on Thu and Fri only.
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 100
  • Min group size - 15
  • Solo accepted
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • French printed material
  • Japanese printed material

Kelmscott Manor

Kelmscott
Lechlade
OXFORDSHIRE
GL7 3HJ

Tel: +44 01367 252486

Fax: +44 01367 253754

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