Name: Snowshill Manor and Garden
Rating: 5.0

Snowshill Manor and Garden

Littleworth Cottages, Snowshill, Broadway WR12 7JU, UK

1-99 Years

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Description

Snowshill is a place like no other: a world away from ordinary and the unconventional home of the eccentric Charles Wade. In an idyllic Cotswolds setting he used architectural and theatrical techniques to dramatic effect and produced an experience like no other.

The garden is an extension of the manor set out in a series of rooms with far reaching views and unexpected delights including Wolf's Cove model village. Snowshill is a place filled with colour and intrigue, a delight to the senses.

Price starts from £12.10 for Adults(18 years and over), £6.10 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £30.30 for Family(2 Adults and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Manor: The manor today is much as Charles Wade intended. Wade spent time carefully restoring and redesigning the building. He played with light, texture and colour to create a curated world filled with atmosphere and surprise.
Garden: The Arts and Crafts garden is an extension of the house, a series of outdoor rooms. It is filled with curious doorways, hidden vistas and unexpected delights.
Collection: Snowshill Manor is a treasure trove of quirky and curious objects. Charles Wade was fascinated by anything hand-crafted and made with skill. Items on display range from mechanical doorbells to suits of armour and costume.
Wolf's Cove: Wolf’s Cove is a model harbour based on a typical Cornish fishing village. Charles Wade designed and built the miniature scene to delight anyone who came to visit. The creation features model buildings, people, canals and a railway scene.
Shopping: The Snowshill shop sells souvenirs, homeware, books and local food and gifts.
Second Hand Bookshop: Shop by the manor selling a range of second-hand books. Every purchase helps fund vital conservation work.
Orchards: From blossom to wildflowers to apples, the orchards delight all year round.
Things to do in Snowshill Manor: Snowshill Manor is a treasure trove of quirky and curious objects. The collection was created by Charles Wade, a man fascinated by anything hand-crafted and made with skill. Items on display range from mechanical doorbells and a village in miniature to suits of armour and a variety of masks. The manor is a stage for his collection of objects, from the everyday to the extraordinary.
Things to do in the garden at Snowshill: Alongside friend and fellow architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, Wade set out to design a garden which reflected the theatre and form of the manor. The garden is an extension of the house, a series of outdoor rooms.
Family friendly things to do at Snowshill: Snowshill Manor and Garden is the perfect place to visit with the family. In the manor there is plenty to delight everyone whether its our samurai armour collection or historic toys. The garden also offers plenty for everyone. Why not pick up one of the free Garden Explorer Notebooks from Visitor Reception.

Facilities

Parking: Free, 500 yards from the Manor and Garden. Six electric vehicle charging points are now available. See “Facilities” for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge. Motorhomes over 5 metres, please call 24 hours before your visit. If there is a space, we will confirm our booking. Please note, we are unable to accept motorhome bookings in August or on bank holiday weekends.
Dogs allowed: Dogs on short leads are very welcome at Snowshill Manor and Garden in the following areas: visitor reception, shop, outside the café, the picnic area, orchards, wildflower meadow, second hand bookshop and on the lawns and terraces in front of the manor. Assistance dogs only in the formal gardens, and inside the manor.

What to see

History of Charles Paget Wade at Snowshill: Charles Paget Wade created Snowshill's magical and eclectic house and garden in the Cotswolds. Wade's upbringing with his grandmother and his education in art and architecture certainly influenced his eccentric life. This is reflected in Snowshill Manor and Garden, where his grandmother's 'magic' cabinet can still be seen here today.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/snowshill-manor-and-garden/history-of-charles-paget-wade-at-snowshill

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Manor and Garden (from 3 November):

Adult (18+): £12.10 with Gift Aid & £11.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17) under 5s free: £6.10 with Gift Aid & £5.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £30.30 with Gift Aid & £27.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (1 adult): £18.20 with Gift Aid & £16.50 without Gift Aid.
Group (Adult 18+): £10.45 (no Gift Aid option).
Group (Child 5–17): £5.23 (no Gift Aid option).

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/snowshill-manor-and-garden#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Weekends only - 8 November to 30 November. Open from 10.30 am. Last admission for the Manor is 1.30 pm and last entry into the property is 2.30 pm. Top floor of the manor closed for essential conservation.

Address: Littleworth Cottages, Snowshill, Broadway WR12 7JU, UK

Post Code: WR12 7JU

Council: Tewkesbury

County: Gloucestershire

By road: Head for Broadway, Worcestershire – the principal route is signposted from the A44. From Broadway village green, take Church Street and follow this road for 2½ miles. This 'What3words' will take you into our main car park and to our Visitor Reception building.
On foot: We’re in the middle of some fabulous walking country – hills, views, great pubs. We’re just off the Cotswold Way, ¾ mile down the hill. There’s also a lovely circular walk from the top of our drive around Snowshill village. There can be some muddy patches so make sure you bring your boots.
By train: Moreton-in-Marsh 7 miles away, Evesham 8 miles away.
By bus: Our nearest bus stop is in Broadway, at the end of Church Street, a 2½ miles energetic walk from us. Services that stop in Broadway include: Castleways 606 service from Cheltenham and Willersey. The NN Creswell Rural 4 bus from Evesham. Stagecoach 1/2 from Moreton in Marsh. We are now on the route of Worcestershire on Demand which is a bookable service for local people and visitors to the areas.
Taxi: There are very limited local taxis so we strongly recommend that you book your journeys in advance to ensure that transport will be available. Broadway Tourist Information Centre on 01386 852937 will usually be able to point you in the direction of a local company.
Parking: Free, 500 yards from the Manor and Garden. Six electric vehicle charging points are now available. See “Facilities” for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge. Motorhomes over 5 metres, please call 24 hours before your visit. If there is a space, we will confirm our booking. Please note, we are unable to accept motorhome bookings in August or on bank holiday weekends.