Fri 2 Oct 2026, 9am–5.30pm Off-site visit
An Exclusive off-site visit for Members of the Ashmolean to Wightwick Manor and Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV6 8EE
Booking is essential. Tickets are £40 each
Coach travel and lunch is included in the ticket price. More details to follow
Meet at the St. Giles entrance to the Ashmolean Museum in good time for departure at 9am
Discover one of Britain's finest surviving examples of the Arts and Crafts movement with a Members' exclusive visit to Wightwick Manor and Gardens. Built between 1887 and 1893 for the Mander family, this remarkable Victorian manor is renowned for its beautifully preserved William Morris interiors, outstanding collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings, and dedicated De Morgan gallery.
Interior and exterior views of Wightwick Manor
Surrounding the manor are picturesque gardens designed by the celebrated landscape architect Thomas Mawson. Featuring colourful herbaceous borders, orchards and peaceful woodland walks, they perfectly complement the Arts and Crafts character of the house.
This exclusive visit provides an opportunity to experience a house where art, craftsmanship and design come together in one of the National Trust's most celebrated historic places, offering a fascinating insight into Victorian taste, creativity and collecting.
BOOKING
Tickets are £40. Booking is essential
Coach travel and lunch is included in the ticket price. More details to follow
Tickets will be available soon
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements by emailing membership@ashmus.ox.ac.uk or calling us on 01865 278 016
Meet at the St. Giles entrance to the Ashmolean Museum in good time for departure at 9am
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