Accessibility at Woolsthorpe Manor

Woolsthorpe Manor from the orchard, hidden behind barren trees — Plan your visit to Woolsthorpe Manor | © National Trust

Discover how you can best access Woolsthorpe Manor. Read on for more information on accessibility for those with disabilities or additional access needs.

Top tips for enjoying your day

Contact us before your visit if you have any questions and so we can ensure you have access to everything you need for when you arrive. Call us on 01476860338 or email us at woolsthorpemanor@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Dress for the weather. Comfy flat shoes recommended.
Speak to our team at any time if you need advice or assistance.

Parking

Accessible parking spaces can be found close to the Ticket Office (cobbled flooring within the Ticket Office). Sloping gradient to the Ticket Office, the ground can be uneven underfoot. Contact us in advance or speak to a member of the team on the day, as alternative drop off can be arranged near the Manor House if needed.

Getting around on your visit

There is one wheelchair available to borrow for the day. It is highly recommended that this is booked in advance, where this is possible. Pre-book the wheelchair by calling 01476860338 or emailing woolsthorpemanor@nationaltrust.org.uk. If there are no bookings on the day you visit, it can be used on a first-come, first-served basis.

Visiting with dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome everywhere at Woolsthorpe.

The death mask of Sir Isaac Newton on the wall at Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire — Sir Isaac Newton's death mask at Woolsthorpe Manor | © National Trust Images/Oskar Proctor

The Manor House

Access to the Manor House is via a sloping hill upwards and there is a raised door frame into the Manor House. There is a ramp available to help facilitate access into the Manor and removable ramps within rooms, please speak to a member of the team on arrival. The floor has rush matting in most rooms, with a stone floor in the kitchen, and there are low door frames throughout the house.

The House has two levels, with one main staircase to the first floor, with a handrail on one side. There is a photograph album available of the first floor and a video available upon request. We also have a 3D scan of Isaac Newton's death mask available, to help provide a tactile experience. There is seating in all rooms, aside from the Red Chamber.

Mobility scooters can be used throughout the site but will require transfer into a manual wheelchair to access the Manor House. We also ask that prams are left outside due to limited space, and we have a baby sling available to borrow if needed.

Light levels can be low within the Manor for conservation purposes.

Surfaces and terrain

Due to its historic setting, the ground at Woolsthorpe is uneven and sloping with gravel paths. There is a relatively steep gradient up from the ticket office to the orchard. There are 4 benches within the orchard and picnic benches within the courtyard areas.

Braille guides

There is a braille guide in the Manor House available upon request.

Science Centre and Coffee Shop

There is ramped entry into the coffee shop and level access into the Science Centre.

If you need help with carrying your items, please ask a member of the team. If you have an allergy or intolerance, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information, as we sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients.