Woolsthorpe Manor National Trust

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The birthplace and family home of Sir Isaac Newton
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With the   getting underway, we've been inspired to think about all the connections that Woolsthorpe has around the glob...
10/06/2026

With the getting underway, we've been inspired to think about all the connections that Woolsthorpe has around the globe! 🌎

As part of our preparations for Newton300 next year, we've been contacting recipients of Newton apple tree saplings and in the past few weeks have spoken to institutes as far afield as Australia, Japan, South Korea and Canada! They've even updated us with pictures of their trees which you can see here.

Why not come and visit the original this week?

Happy   to all of the incredible people who give their time to make Woolsthorpe the amazing place it is! Our volunteers ...
04/06/2026

Happy to all of the incredible people who give their time to make Woolsthorpe the amazing place it is!

Our volunteers dedicated almost 7000 hours last year, helping in the orchard, the manor, the café, with our archaeology dig, delivering family activities, talks and much more.

We can't thank you enough for what you do but please know you are so appreciated and so vital. You have a real impact. Thank you!

30/05/2026

Have you seen our 'Remarkable Room'? 👀

Isaac Newton's bedroom at Woolsthorpe Manor has been named one of the National Trust's 60 Remarkable Rooms in a new, beautifully illustrated book available to buy from the Trust's online shop here: https://shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/60-remarkable-rooms-of-the-national-trust.html

Have you visited yet to stand in the very room where Newton developed some of his world-changing discoveries? Why not come along this weekend!

3,2, 1... launch! 🚀Test out Newton's theory of gravity with rocket launching games tomorrow (Friday) from 11am until 2pm...
28/05/2026

3,2, 1... launch! 🚀

Test out Newton's theory of gravity with rocket launching games tomorrow (Friday) from 11am until 2pm; see how far your rocket can fly, and if you can beat the record set here by astronaut Tim Peake himself!

Image: National Trust/Paul Harris

22/05/2026

Half term starts tomorrow and our new play equipment is here 🎉

As well as this giant Newton's cradle, a sand pendulum and water wall have now been installed in the courtyard, offering you the chance to test Isaac Newton's theories yourself while having fun with all the family.

And don't forget, next Thursday and Friday we're holding family tours of the manor at 3pm, with rocket launching on Friday at 11am and 2pm.

Find out more: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/woolsthorpe-manor/visiting-woolsthorpe-with-family

This half term, join us for a special family tour of the Manor! 🚪On Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May, discover more about y...
15/05/2026

This half term, join us for a special family tour of the Manor! 🚪

On Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May, discover more about young Isaac Newton's life on the farm and the discoveries he made here.

There'll be an opportunity to handle a number of exciting objects and you may even get the chance to lock up the house, test out the weight of the wooden bucket used to collect water from the well, or even pose for photos wearing a replica 17th century wig!

Find out more and book your free-with-admission place here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/woolsthorpe-manor/events/70202274-78ca-434b-bd12-77d702dbdea3

Image: National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Why not treat yourself to a weekend of discovery here at Woolsthorpe Manor? 🔍Visit our Science Centre to try your hand a...
09/05/2026

Why not treat yourself to a weekend of discovery here at Woolsthorpe Manor? 🔍

Visit our Science Centre to try your hand at Isaac Newton's experiments through fun interactives and games; see the room where Newton slept and doodled his theories on the walls; and enjoy the sunshine in the orchard where the inspirational apple tree still stands.

Find out more and plan your visit at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/woolsthorpe-manor

A brand new sound post has been installed to bring the orchard to life! 🌳The new sound post offers visitors — especially...
30/04/2026

A brand new sound post has been installed to bring the orchard to life! 🌳

The new sound post offers visitors — especially those with visual impairments — an immersive way to experience the space. The first recording gives a rich, descriptive tour of the orchard through the seasons, capturing its changing sounds and atmosphere.

The second recording is a tribute to Dick Fairhead, a much‑loved Woolsthorpe volunteer and orchard expert who sadly passed away. Using excerpts from a National Trust podcast, the audio shares Dick’s deep knowledge and enthusiasm for the tree. The clip plays beside his memorial bench, allowing visitors to hear his voice and ensuring his passion continues to live on in the place he loved.

Make sure to set aside some time on your next visit to sit, relax and enjoy this new element of Woolsthorpe's beautiful orchard!

We have a remarkable room!
24/04/2026

We have a remarkable room!

Address

Water Lane, Woolsthorpe By Colsterworth
Grantham
NG335PD

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441476860338

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