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Woolsthorpe Manor without Isaac Newton this small manor would be just another Lincolnshire farmhouse - but in 1665 the plague sent him back from university to this place where he was born. For 18 months Newton worked in solitude, experimenting obsessively, laying foundations for the science of today.
Woolsthorpe Manor tells the story of Newton's time at Woolsthorpe, from his birth and childhood to the discoveries of his Year of Wonders. In the 17th century manor house you can stand in the room where he used a prism to split sunlight into the colours of the rainbow, exploring the nature of light. From the window you can see the apple tree in the orchard which inspired his theory of gravity.
Price starts from £15.40 for Adults(18 years and over), £7.70 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £38.50 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.
History of Newton at Woolsthorpe Manor: This small farmhouse near Colsterworth, Lincolnshire was the birthplace and home of Sir Isaac Newton (1642–1727), widely considered the most important figure in the development of Western science. From a curious child to a remarkable young man, this manor was his sanctuary and his inspiration. His earliest experiments paved the way for his ‘Year of Wonders’, when the plague of 1665 saw Newton return to Woolsthorpe where he made some of his most profound discoveries.
For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/woolsthorpe-manor/history-of-woolsthorpe-manor
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