Opening Times

Mondays and some Fridays, April - October

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

Kelmscott Manor, a 16th century Tudor farmhouse, is famed for its association with Victorian artist and designer, William Morris. The house contains a collection of textiles, paintings, ceramics and furniture made by and/or associated with William Morris, members of his family, friends and associates (including Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Edward Burne-Jones and others). The house is surrounded by farm buildings, a beautiful garden and a meadow

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

William Morris; the Morris family; art, design, architecture; agriculture and commerce....

What are the activities?

Guided tour and one or two activities inspired by the site and its history and the historical characters with which it is associated

What is the age range of the activities?

Activities arranged to suit the age-range and interests of the group

Sample programme of the activities:

Guided tour; drawing/sketching in the garden; weaving

What materials to you provide or suggest groups bring to support the visit?

All materials supplied

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

Max 30 pupils; 3 free teacher places

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

Risk assessment provided

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Occasionally

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

Facilities in which groups may enjoy their picnic but no food or drink sold on school study days; shop can be opened by arrangement

Is specific clothing required?

Weather-appropriate clothing - pupils may spend time inside and outside; appropriate footware - uneven surfaces; polished floors; grass and gravel

Do you have first aid on site?

Yes

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

No photography inside the house