About Wightwick Manor & Gardens
Built in 1887 by Theodore Mander Wightwick has become one of the outstanding examples of a Victorian house furnished in the Aesthetic style.
Wightwick Manor & Gardens Description
The legacy of a family's passion for Victorian art and design
In 1937 Geoffrey Mander MP did something remarkable - he persuaded the National Trust to accept a house that was just 50 years old.
The local paint manufacturer and Liberal MP had been left the timber-framed house by his father Theodore. Taking inspiration from a lecture on 'the House Beautiful' by Oscar Wilde, Theodore and his wife Flora had decorated its interiors with the designs of William Morris and his Arts and Crafts contemporaries.
This house of the Aesthetic Movement was, by 1937, a relic of an out of fashion era. Yet, so complete was the design that it was worthy of preservation. Having given the house to the Trust, Geoffrey and his second wife Rosalie became its live-in curators, opening the house to the public and adding to its contents. In particular they added a remarkable collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings by Rossetti, Burne-Jones and their followers.
So take a step back in time and visit the ever-changing family home that’s also the world’s most unlikely art gallery.
Wightwick Manor - haven of a romantic industrialist.
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We are delighted to be hosting this exhibition of local craftmanship.
We Will Remember Them. The Mander family commemorated the employees of Mander Brothers Ltd who fell during the Great War. The memorial plaque which used to be outside the factory works is now at Wightwick Manor, where there will be an act of remembrance today, 11th November, at 2pm. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
Yesterday evening, our House and Collections manager, Helen, was invited to the launch of The Lowry's new exhibition 'Lowry & The Pre-Raphaelites'.
Two of our artworks by Rossetti are on display, helping to explore L S Lowry's passion for the Pre-Raphaelites, bringing together works by his two favourite artists, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Ford Madox Brown, alongside Edward Burne-Jones and others.
You can find out more about their exhibition, which runs from Saturday 10 November to Sunday 24 February, here: thelowry.com/whats-on/lowry-the-pre-rapha elites
**UPDATE** Sunday 4th November - all Father Christmas slots are now SOLD OUT.
🎅The Elves have been mischievous this year! Father Christmas has had a word with them, and it turns out that he still has time to receive little visitors in his magical sitting room in the Manor on 22nd and 23rd December! 🎅
Limited tickets for timed slots between 10:30am-4pm are still available to book online via our 'What's On' page or via the box office phone line on 0344 249 1895. No tickets will... be sold on site.
Tickets cost £8.00 per child (+5% booking fee), normal admission costs also apply. Each child receives a present from Father Christmas.
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***UPDATE 4th November - All tickets have now SOLD OUT. Thank you so much for your support***
***UPDATE 2nd November*** We have discovered today that the system failed yesterday, which is why we thought we had sold out of Father Christmas grotto slots so unbelievably quickly! That's what the 'elves in the machine' were telling us!
... In actual fact, there is still limited availability to book some time with Father Christmas on 22nd and 23rd December, between 10.30am and 4pm - bookings can be made online via our What's On page or via the National Trust box office on 0344 249 1895.
There will still be high demand, so please book as soon as you can to avoid (further) disappointment!
***END OF UPDATE***
I'm afraid all slots to visit Father Christmas have already gone! Sorry for any disappointment, but he's been a very popular man this year!
We believe there are still some spaces to see Father Christmas at Attingham and at Calke Abbey (at time of writing), which are both within an hour's drive from Wightwick Manor! 🎄
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We still have lots of exciting events on this half term.
Tomorrow, Thursday 1 November, why not sign up for our family Workshop - Journey through De Morgan artwork. Join De Morgan Foundation curator, Sarah Hardy, to meet dragons, angels and mermaids and take them on journeys on boats, through forests and into the sea. Where this journey ends is limited only by your wildest imagination! Sessions are at 11am and 12noon, last approx 30 mins and are suitable for ages 6-12. Free a...ctivity, normal admission costs apply. Limited places so please sign up at Visitor Reception on arrival.
Our pumpkin trail is running until Sunday 3 November, see if you can help the Mander family find their missing cat, Ricky. Find all the pumpkins, solve the clues and find out where his secret hiding place is. Free trail, normal admission costs apply.
From Friday 2 November until Sunday 3 November, see our wonderful Suffragette re-enactors in action at the 'Trial of Emmeline Pankhurst' in the Great Parlour. Performances are at 12:30 and 2pm each day, no booking needed, house ticket required, normal admission costs apply.
To find out more about all of our upcoming events, please visit our website: bit.ly/2bOvKpN
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🎃You still have time tomorrow to pick up some spooktacular decorations for your Halloween celebrations from our Old Manor shop. 👻
We also have up to 50% off selected plants in our plant center, so grab them soon before they're gone!
****UPDATE TO THE UPDATED UPDATE - Sunday 4th November: We have now completely SOLD OUT for all ticketed Christmas events. Sorry if you weren't successful this year.
Many thanks to all for your amazing support for Wightwick Manor - it's truly humbling that you love coming to our events so much, and your financial support through buying tickets enables us to do vital conservation work to keep this place as special as you all find it!
Please do come and see the house in all it'...s Victorian Christmas finery from 1st December - no tickets required, just normal admission to site.
THANK YOU! ****
***UPDATED UPDATE - Friday 2nd November: Due to gremlins or naughty elves in the system, we INCORRECTLY thought we had completely sold out of Father Christmas Grotto tickets. It turns out there are still limited tickets available for 22nd and 23rd December, and the online and telephone booking systems are now working - apologies for confusion caused***
***Christmas Carols are SOLD OUT and so is Father Christmas on 15th and 16th December.***
*Bookings open Thursday 1 November*
Tickets for our Christmas events will be going on sale this week - make sure to book early to avoid disappointment!
This year, you can either book online via our 'What's On' page bit.ly/2bOvKpN or with the National Trust booking line on 0344 249 1895. No tickets will be sold on site.
🎅15, 16, 22 & 23 December, 10:30am-4pm - Father Christmas Grotto 🎅 - Father Christmas is making his annual appearance in his magical sitting room in the Manor. Tickets cost £8.00 per child (+5% booking fee), normal admission costs also apply. Each child receives a present from Father Christmas.
🎼6, 12 & 20 December, 7:15pm, - An Evening of Christmas Carols🎶 - Join us for an evening of Christmas carols in the splendid setting of the Great Parlour. We are delighted to welcome the Voices of Tantallon back for another year. £15 per person (+5% booking fee), includes mulled wine and mince pie on arrival.
🌲The Manor will be decorated for a traditional Victorian Christmas from Saturday 1 December. No booking required, normal entry costs apply.🌲
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*Winter Opening Hours*
We hope you all enjoyed your extra hour in bed this morning! Our housekeeping team have now got the task of changing all the clocks in the Manor back by one hour. 🕰️
Now that the darker nights are drawing in, as of tomorrow, Monday 29 October, we will move to our winter opening hours.
... The site will still open at 10am, 7 days per week, but we will close at 4pm (with last entry to the Manor at 3pm). For more detailed information, please see our website: bit.ly/2G05yaE
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October half term fun commences tomorrow, Saturday 27 October until Sunday 4 November.
There are lots of things to see and do this October half term, including our pumpkin trail, Suffragette re-enactments, writing workshops and craft activities.
Find out more on our website: bit.ly/2xBRM95
... No booking needed, normal admission costs apply.
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*Last chance to book your tickets!*
Join Pre-Raphaelite author and blogger Kirsty Stonell-Walker for a talk and book signing to celebrate the launch of her new book, 'Pre-Raphaelite Girl Gang', here at Wightwick on Saturday 20 October, 10am.
Pre-Raphaelite Art celebrates female beauty but very little is ever said about the women behind the paintings. Each woman has a story to tell and a unique viewpoint on art no matter their age, status or background.
... 'Pre-Raphaelite Girl Gang' introduces readers of all ages to the remarkable women of the Pre-Raphaelite art movement which began in the second half of the nineteenth century.
£15 (+5% booking fee), booking essential via: bit.ly/2OngG5K or on 0344 249 1895.
Kirsty's book available to purchase in our shop for additional £15 and can be signed by the author on the day.
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Our gardeners have done a fantastic job this year growing the giant pumkpins for our annual pumpkin trail during October half term.
Watch the video below to find out the weight of the biggest one!
Find out more about our half term activities here: bit.ly/2QX2T3v
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'The Gentle Music of a Bygone Day' by John Roddam Spencer-Stanhope has just been returned back to us this afternoon.
The painting has been on loan in since June this year, and is now back in its place in the upper hall.
Find out more about this oil painting, and all the other art in our collection, on the National Trust Collections website: bit.ly/2EqcHSl
Join Pre-Raphaelite author and blogger Kirsty Stonell-Walker for a talk and book signing to celebrate the launch of her new book, 'Pre-Raphaelite Girl Gang', here at Wightwick on Saturday 20 October, 10am.
Pre-Raphaelite Art celebrates female beauty but very little is ever said about the women behind the paintings. Each woman has a story to tell and a unique viewpoint on art no matter their age, status or background.
'Pre-Raphaelite Girl Gang' introduces readers of all ages t...o the remarkable women of the Pre-Raphaelite art movement which began in the second half of the nineteenth century.
£15 (+5% booking fee), booking essential via: bit.ly/2OngG5K or on 0344 249 1895.
Kirsty's book available to purchase in our shop for additional £15 and can be signed by the author on the day.
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We are pleased to say that we will be open as normal today!
Why not pop along and enjoy a nice warm meal in our tearoom, followed by a visit to the Manor to see our new exhibition by our Artist in Residence, Kate Charlesworth.
Find out more here: bit.ly/2A8uV6H
*Site Closure - UPDATE*
Due to the continued forecast high winds, we will be closed again tomorrow, Saturday 13 October.
Many apologies for any inconvenience caused, but visitor and volunteer safety is our highest priority.
... Please check back for updates.
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*Site Closure*
Please note: Due to the forecast high winds tomorrow, Friday 12 October, we will be CLOSED to ensure the safety of our visitors, volunteers and staff.
Many apologies for any inconvenience caused, but visitor and volunteer safety is our highest priority.
... Please check back for any updates.
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Our garden team have got the mammoth task of planting 5000 bulbs around the gardens - and they would like your help!
We will be hosting a pop-up volunteering session during half term, on Saturday 27 October, 10am-2pm, with a mission to plant the remaining 3000 bulbs in our woodland, to prepare them for a flood of spring colour and smells.
Tools will be provided, but please bring your own gardening gloves if you have them. No need to book, just turn up on the day. Normal admission costs apply.
Wightwick Manor is our favourite special place to visit. We enjoy picnicking in the orchard and playing hide and seek in the gardens. The house never fails to disappoint; with its truly imposing structure and the beautifully detailed interior, this National Trust property is an absolute gem.
What a wonderful find...informative and friendly staff, a lovely well run and reasonably priced tea room, and the house! What can I say ......the ambience and lighting of days gone by - stunningly interesting place. So pleased to have met you Wightwick Manor.
We went today and had a thoroughly lovely time. It was a really friendly place throughout with very knowledgeable guides, plus the lime and coconut cake in the restaurant was amazing! Thanks for a fantastic day out, we'll definitely be back :)
We loved it and we havent even made it to the inside of the house yet ! Staff are really knowledgable, entusiastic and friendly. Had the most amazing vegan choc orange slice and hoping to try another vegan option next time .
We had a brilliant family day out here today. Arrived early and didn’t leave until nearly closing time. So much to see and do in both the house and grounds. It is absolutely beautiful. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable, engaging with both of my daughters.
Want a good day out? Head to Wightwick Manor. Excellent room guides who appear to really enjoy what they do. Very interest house well presented. Lots more outside. I think it's the third time we've been and never disappoints. Fab!
Our visit on 23rd Feb was a wonderful experience . It is a really special homely manor and everyone was so helpful and friendly from the lovely gentleman on the car park, the girls in reception, the stewards in all the rooms and the staff in the cafe. The pre raphaelite painting s and the William Morris fabrics were amazing . Can't wait to return and enjoy the gardens in the summer. A big thank you to you all
One of the best properties and best days yet. Thouroughly recommend. Will be back for the Christmas lights and in the summer to enjoy the gardens.
As suggested by other reviewers this house is not as clinical as other trust properties, more lived in.
Loved it!, it’s a jewel right on our doorstep!. Great for exploring as a family and steeped in history. The people who work there are so nice and accommodating and couldn’t do enough for us. Plus we found the hidden playground up on the hill which was wonderful. We will definitely go back x
If you like Pre Raphaelite art you will love this property. Take the tour, well worth it with very knowledgeable guides. Exhibition of paintings and ceramics by the De Morgan's. Well worth a visit. Enjoy.
I fell in love with this house the moment I walked through the door and it was a feeling that stayed with me long after we had left. Compared to some of the other NT houses which can feel somewhat cold and aloof this is the exact opposite being both warm and welcoming. In just about every room there is a wealth of treasures for you to discover and it is not a tour that should be hurried. A nice touch was that there were plenty of seats marked with a cat cushion that meant the visitor could sit and just soak up the atmosphere of the room. It also meant the you might notice one or two things that you may have missed at first glance. Separate to the main house is an art gallery featuring the wonderful Pre-Raphaelite work of William and Evelyn De Morgan. The staff were all extremely friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Haven't been yet but I'm so excited I'm prematurely rating it <3
Great place. I would like to live here as long as I had plenty of staff.
Great place to visit. All staff friendly and gardens and house fabulous. Some areas both indoors and outdoors for little ones to discover. Unique coffee shop housed in the old stables which retain their charm.
Can't express how much I really loved this house ,I feel I could live in it !!it has a wonderful atmosphere, it's as though you can feel it was a happy home and that happiness is still there ,I felt it the moment I stepped through the door !! The staff are marvellous, lovely people! And the lady who was playing the piano was awesome, added to the ambience of the house ,, I will be back with my suitcase as I want to move in , �yes you can say I loved it ,,,, and I definitely will visit again very soon !!! % stars ����� +
Been to Wightwick Manor & gardens a number of times. It never disappoints the place is stunning. If u haven't been pop along & see it. They have a lovely cafe or u can picnic in the wonderful grounds (take ur rubbish home). It's wonderful in All seasons. We will be back again and again Thank you & to all the wonderful volunteers xxx
Amazing place, the staff are so friendly & welcoming. My favourite was the art gallery. Fell in love with one of the painting, daughter's of the mist, tried to get a postcard of the painting at the gift shop but unfortunately didn't have one!
A wonderful showcase for William Morris and de Morgan ceramics. Other Pre-Raphaelite items on show. Terrific new gallery showing off the collection to great effect.
We love walking our Granddaughters around they grounds - they enjoy it too.
Good food at the cafe.
Give yourself a treat and spend some time there.
A fab day out. If you're a William Morris fan you're in for a treat. Lovely decorations. We also saw Santa who was lovely. It must have been a long day for him but he was still very patient. The house is the ideal size for younger children - not so many rooms they start to get bored. Gardens looked stunning. Sadly we didn't have time to visit the cafe !
**UPDATE** Sunday 4th November - all Father Christmas slots are now SOLD OUT.
🎅The Elves have been mischievous this year! Father Christmas has had a word with them, and it turns out that he still has time to receive little visitors in his magical sitting room in the Manor on 22nd and 23rd December! 🎅
Limited tickets for timed slots between 10:30am-4pm are still available to book online via our 'What's On' page or via the box office phone line on 0344 249 1895. No tickets will... be sold on site.
Tickets cost £8.00 per child (+5% booking fee), normal admission costs also apply. Each child receives a present from Father Christmas.
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Wightwick Manor is our favourite special place to visit. We enjoy picnicking in the orchard and playing hide and seek in the gardens. The house never fails to disappoint; with its truly imposing structure and the beautifully detailed interior, this National Trust property is an absolute gem.
What a wonderful find...informative and friendly staff, a lovely well run and reasonably priced tea room, and the house! What can I say ......the ambience and lighting of days gone by - stunningly interesting place. So pleased to have met you Wightwick Manor.
We went today and had a thoroughly lovely time. It was a really friendly place throughout with very knowledgeable guides, plus the lime and coconut cake in the restaurant was amazing! Thanks for a fantastic day out, we'll definitely be back :)
We loved it and we havent even made it to the inside of the house yet ! Staff are really knowledgable, entusiastic and friendly. Had the most amazing vegan choc orange slice and hoping to try another vegan option next time .
We had a brilliant family day out here today. Arrived early and didn’t leave until nearly closing time. So much to see and do in both the house and grounds. It is absolutely beautiful. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable, engaging with both of my daughters.
Want a good day out? Head to Wightwick Manor. Excellent room guides who appear to really enjoy what they do. Very interest house well presented. Lots more outside. I think it's the third time we've been and never disappoints. Fab!
Our visit on 23rd Feb was a wonderful experience . It is a really special homely manor and everyone was so helpful and friendly from the lovely gentleman on the car park, the girls in reception, the stewards in all the rooms and the staff in the cafe. The pre raphaelite painting s and the William Morris fabrics were amazing . Can't wait to return and enjoy the gardens in the summer. A big thank you to you all
One of the best properties and best days yet. Thouroughly recommend. Will be back for the Christmas lights and in the summer to enjoy the gardens.
As suggested by other reviewers this house is not as clinical as other trust properties, more lived in.
Loved it!, it’s a jewel right on our doorstep!. Great for exploring as a family and steeped in history. The people who work there are so nice and accommodating and couldn’t do enough for us. Plus we found the hidden playground up on the hill which was wonderful. We will definitely go back x
If you like Pre Raphaelite art you will love this property. Take the tour, well worth it with very knowledgeable guides. Exhibition of paintings and ceramics by the De Morgan's. Well worth a visit. Enjoy.
I fell in love with this house the moment I walked through the door and it was a feeling that stayed with me long after we had left. Compared to some of the other NT houses which can feel somewhat cold and aloof this is the exact opposite being both warm and welcoming. In just about every room there is a wealth of treasures for you to discover and it is not a tour that should be hurried. A nice touch was that there were plenty of seats marked with a cat cushion that meant the visitor could sit and just soak up the atmosphere of the room. It also meant the you might notice one or two things that you may have missed at first glance. Separate to the main house is an art gallery featuring the wonderful Pre-Raphaelite work of William and Evelyn De Morgan. The staff were all extremely friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Haven't been yet but I'm so excited I'm prematurely rating it <3
Great place. I would like to live here as long as I had plenty of staff.
Great place to visit. All staff friendly and gardens and house fabulous. Some areas both indoors and outdoors for little ones to discover. Unique coffee shop housed in the old stables which retain their charm.
Can't express how much I really loved this house ,I feel I could live in it !!it has a wonderful atmosphere, it's as though you can feel it was a happy home and that happiness is still there ,I felt it the moment I stepped through the door !! The staff are marvellous, lovely people! And the lady who was playing the piano was awesome, added to the ambience of the house ,, I will be back with my suitcase as I want to move in , �yes you can say I loved it ,,,, and I definitely will visit again very soon !!! % stars ����� +
Been to Wightwick Manor & gardens a number of times. It never disappoints the place is stunning. If u haven't been pop along & see it. They have a lovely cafe or u can picnic in the wonderful grounds (take ur rubbish home). It's wonderful in All seasons. We will be back again and again Thank you & to all the wonderful volunteers xxx
Amazing place, the staff are so friendly & welcoming. My favourite was the art gallery. Fell in love with one of the painting, daughter's of the mist, tried to get a postcard of the painting at the gift shop but unfortunately didn't have one!
A wonderful showcase for William Morris and de Morgan ceramics. Other Pre-Raphaelite items on show. Terrific new gallery showing off the collection to great effect.
We love walking our Granddaughters around they grounds - they enjoy it too.
Good food at the cafe.
Give yourself a treat and spend some time there.
A fab day out. If you're a William Morris fan you're in for a treat. Lovely decorations. We also saw Santa who was lovely. It must have been a long day for him but he was still very patient. The house is the ideal size for younger children - not so many rooms they start to get bored. Gardens looked stunning. Sadly we didn't have time to visit the cafe !
**UPDATE** Sunday 4th November - all Father Christmas slots are now SOLD OUT.
🎅The Elves have been mischievous this year! Father Christmas has had a word with them, and it turns out that he still has time to receive little visitors in his magical sitting room in the Manor on 22nd and 23rd December! 🎅
Limited tickets for timed slots between 10:30am-4pm are still available to book online via our 'What's On' page or via the box office phone line on 0344 249 1895. No tickets will... be sold on site.
Tickets cost £8.00 per child (+5% booking fee), normal admission costs also apply. Each child receives a present from Father Christmas.
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Wightwick Manor is our favourite special place to visit. We enjoy picnicking in the orchard and playing hide and seek in the gardens. The house never fails to disappoint; with its truly imposing structure and the beautifully detailed interior, this National Trust property is an absolute gem.
What a wonderful find...informative and friendly staff, a lovely well run and reasonably priced tea room, and the house! What can I say ......the ambience and lighting of days gone by - stunningly interesting place. So pleased to have met you Wightwick Manor.
We went today and had a thoroughly lovely time. It was a really friendly place throughout with very knowledgeable guides, plus the lime and coconut cake in the restaurant was amazing! Thanks for a fantastic day out, we'll definitely be back :)
We loved it and we havent even made it to the inside of the house yet ! Staff are really knowledgable, entusiastic and friendly. Had the most amazing vegan choc orange slice and hoping to try another vegan option next time .
We had a brilliant family day out here today. Arrived early and didn’t leave until nearly closing time. So much to see and do in both the house and grounds. It is absolutely beautiful. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable, engaging with both of my daughters.
Want a good day out? Head to Wightwick Manor. Excellent room guides who appear to really enjoy what they do. Very interest house well presented. Lots more outside. I think it's the third time we've been and never disappoints. Fab!
Our visit on 23rd Feb was a wonderful experience . It is a really special homely manor and everyone was so helpful and friendly from the lovely gentleman on the car park, the girls in reception, the stewards in all the rooms and the staff in the cafe. The pre raphaelite painting s and the William Morris fabrics were amazing . Can't wait to return and enjoy the gardens in the summer. A big thank you to you all
One of the best properties and best days yet. Thouroughly recommend. Will be back for the Christmas lights and in the summer to enjoy the gardens.
As suggested by other reviewers this house is not as clinical as other trust properties, more lived in.
Loved it!, it’s a jewel right on our doorstep!. Great for exploring as a family and steeped in history. The people who work there are so nice and accommodating and couldn’t do enough for us. Plus we found the hidden playground up on the hill which was wonderful. We will definitely go back x
If you like Pre Raphaelite art you will love this property. Take the tour, well worth it with very knowledgeable guides. Exhibition of paintings and ceramics by the De Morgan's. Well worth a visit. Enjoy.
I fell in love with this house the moment I walked through the door and it was a feeling that stayed with me long after we had left. Compared to some of the other NT houses which can feel somewhat cold and aloof this is the exact opposite being both warm and welcoming. In just about every room there is a wealth of treasures for you to discover and it is not a tour that should be hurried. A nice touch was that there were plenty of seats marked with a cat cushion that meant the visitor could sit and just soak up the atmosphere of the room. It also meant the you might notice one or two things that you may have missed at first glance. Separate to the main house is an art gallery featuring the wonderful Pre-Raphaelite work of William and Evelyn De Morgan. The staff were all extremely friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Haven't been yet but I'm so excited I'm prematurely rating it <3
Great place. I would like to live here as long as I had plenty of staff.
Great place to visit. All staff friendly and gardens and house fabulous. Some areas both indoors and outdoors for little ones to discover. Unique coffee shop housed in the old stables which retain their charm.
Can't express how much I really loved this house ,I feel I could live in it !!it has a wonderful atmosphere, it's as though you can feel it was a happy home and that happiness is still there ,I felt it the moment I stepped through the door !! The staff are marvellous, lovely people! And the lady who was playing the piano was awesome, added to the ambience of the house ,, I will be back with my suitcase as I want to move in , �yes you can say I loved it ,,,, and I definitely will visit again very soon !!! % stars ����� +
Been to Wightwick Manor & gardens a number of times. It never disappoints the place is stunning. If u haven't been pop along & see it. They have a lovely cafe or u can picnic in the wonderful grounds (take ur rubbish home). It's wonderful in All seasons. We will be back again and again Thank you & to all the wonderful volunteers xxx
Amazing place, the staff are so friendly & welcoming. My favourite was the art gallery. Fell in love with one of the painting, daughter's of the mist, tried to get a postcard of the painting at the gift shop but unfortunately didn't have one!
A wonderful showcase for William Morris and de Morgan ceramics. Other Pre-Raphaelite items on show. Terrific new gallery showing off the collection to great effect.
We love walking our Granddaughters around they grounds - they enjoy it too.
Good food at the cafe.
Give yourself a treat and spend some time there.
A fab day out. If you're a William Morris fan you're in for a treat. Lovely decorations. We also saw Santa who was lovely. It must have been a long day for him but he was still very patient. The house is the ideal size for younger children - not so many rooms they start to get bored. Gardens looked stunning. Sadly we didn't have time to visit the cafe !