Woodchester Mansion

Woodchester Mansion is a house like no other. Built entirely out of local limestone for the wealthy Roman Catholic convert William Leigh between 1857 and 1867, in the Neo-gothic style, it was never completed. The construction and architectural detail of the Mansion are laid bare to visitors. The craftsmanship is of very high quality, and the building is of architectural significance at an international level. Adults can discover why the house was never finished and children can search for the carved stone creatures which inhabit the building (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). The Mansion also houses breeding colonies of rare horseshoe bats which can be seen on a high quality video link.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

Mansion open 1100-1700, last admission 1600.

Location & directions

Woodchester Mansion, Woodchester Park, Nympsfield, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3TS

Directions:

If you are not local, to ensure you have a smooth journey please follow the instructions on the Woodchester Mansion website https://www.woodchestermansion.org.uk/visiting-us/finding-us/ Park in the National Trust Buckholt car park for Woodchester Park. There is a regular minibus service to the Mansion from the foot of the steps at the bottom of this car park. Do not go to the Tinkley Gate car park or use the Mansion post code in your satnav - it takes you to the wrong end of the park where there is no access to the Mansion.

Contact on day:

Liz Davenport

Telephone number:

+441453861541

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The Mansion is an unfinished building. Access to upper floors by stairs only - no lifts. You can see about 70% of the house from the ground floor. Please note that floors are uneven in places, as is the access to the toilets which are outside the Mansion. Wheelchair users please telephone 01453 861 541 a few days in advance and we'll be happy to arrange vehicle access for you.

Additional information

Guided tours at 11:45am and 2:30pm. Self-guided option at other times, guidebook, leaflet and display boards available. Please look at our website www.woodchestermansion.org.uk for advice on how to reach us and much, much more about the house like no other. Catering by Henry's@Woodchester. Hot/cold drinks & ice creams, sandwiches, light lunches, snacks, delicious home-made cakes. Please note - Woodchester Mansion is NOT a National Trust property, though the surrounding park is owned by the NT.

Max no of people per tour:

25

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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