Kelmscott Manor Front view
Garden Room at Kelmscott Manor
Museum

Kelmscott Manor

Lechlade

With a National Art Pass you get

William Morris’s cherished Cotswold retreat, Kelmscott Manor in Oxfordshire offers history, art, riverside gardens and stories of the Arts and Crafts Movement.

Kelmscott Manor is a seventeenth-century Grade I listed manor that was loved by William Morris as it encapsulated traditional craftsmanship.

Rare objects

Explore atmospheric rooms filled with rare furniture, textiles, books and decorative objects, many designed by Morris or connected with his Pre-Raphaelite circle. Guided tours bring the interiors alive, telling stories of the family and their radical ideas.

Beauty and uility

Highlights include Rossetti’s celebrated portrait of Jane Morris and May Morris’s intricate embroidery. Every room feels domestic yet layered with meaning, reflecting Morris’s belief in beauty and utility. The collection spans centuries, offering a personal glimpse into the lives of those who lived and created here.

Enchanting gardens

Outside, enchanting riverside gardens brim with seasonal planting. Historic barns house a welcoming tearoom and shop, while the Thames and nearby village extend the experience further.

Why you should go

  • Beloved Cotswold retreat of William Morris

  • Outstanding interiors and collections to explore

  • Tearoom and gardens by the Thames

Visitor information

Address

Kelmscott Manor

Kelmscott, Lechlade, Oxfordshire, GL7 3HJ
01367 252486

Opening times

April-October
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10.30am-5.00pm

Visitor information