Welcome
Described as 'Heaven on Earth' by William Morris, he loved the Manor House and adjoining farm buildings as a work of true craftsmanship, totally unspoilt and unaltered, and in harmony with the surrounding countryside.
The Grade I listed Manor House dates back to 1600 and was originally known as Lower Farm.
Visitors today can still experience the beauty and seclusion that inspired many of William Morris's most important designs and writings, as well as influencing his ideas on conservation for both buildings and the natural environment.
On display is an outstanding collection of works by Morris, as well as his family and associates..
Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:
The Manor House Ticket OfficeVisitors ToiletThe TearoomGranary ShopLearning BarnKelmscott Manor GardenThe Tearoom LawnAccess with steps
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General
Getting here
Travel by public transport
Kelmscott Manor cannot be easily reached except by car or coach. The nearest railway station is Swindon in Wiltshire. It is possible to take a no.7 Bus from Swindon to Highworth, and a No. 77 bus to Lechlade, the nearest village to the Manor. A taxi would be required for the last 3.8 miles. The S6 Bus from Oxford stops in Faringdon, but a taxi would also be needed from there. Faringdon is a small town in Oxfordshire (6.1miles) It is possible to reach the Manor by boat on the River Thames. A nearby mooring point is 0.2 miles (322 metres) from the main gates.
Travel by taxi
Parking
The car park is 0.4 miles (644 metres) from the Kelmscott Manor. The journey is over single track lanes that are public highways, mainly without pavements,
Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
There are two steps down to the front garden through the gate
Getting around inside
Ticket/ information desk
Ticket Office
Things to See and Do
The Manor House
The Manor House dates from the 1600's It has narrow walkways and difficult staircases. There is In the house there is no commentary, and no audio guides. Visitors who cannot access the middle and upper floors are entitled to a discounted entry.
* Coming soon. A digital tour of the house to be viewed on a tablet
Public toilet
Visitors Toilet
The floors in the toilet area are level. The near access is not uneven but is of very old textured stone which makes the entrance slightly bumpy.
Shop
Granary Shop
The entrance to the shop is through large doublel doors from a wide lawn
Place to eat and drink
The Tearoom
The entrance to the tearoom is from a wide lawned area via a gravelled path.
There is a wide double door entrance to the Tearoom. Tables and chairs are easily moved to accommodate wheelchairs/pushchairs
Food allergy warning. Our food may contain or have come into contact with wheat, fish , soy, treenuts, eggs, shellfish or dairy products. Please make us aware if you have a food allergies
Learning Barn
The Learning Barn is our area for School and Community Groups. On open days there are family activities. There is a large double door and the floor is level
Getting around outside
The way-in to the garden is wide.
The entrances to the garden are level but over lawn and gravel
The meadow is large and grassy
The Tearoom Lawn
Customer care support
We have two wheelchairs, these are kept at the ticket hut in the entrance.
Staff members would assist with this to find the most appropriate place to charge a mobility scooter or powered chair
Emergency evacuation procedures
Staff and Volunteers are trained in emergency evacuation procedures.
Customer care support
Visitors who are not able to access the upper floors have the opportunity to sit in the old kitchen, and view the house through our 360 degree digital tour images, accompanied by a commentary by our curator.