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Book for a guided visit
For morning guided house experiences, we recommend that all visitors, including members, book in advance to guarantee a place. Bookings can be made up to 8am on the day.
The beloved home of one of the most prolific philanthropists of the 20th century
Huntercombe, near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5RY
Book a visitAsset | Opening time |
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House | 10:30 - 17:00 |
Garden | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Shop | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Maker Space Horsebox | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £13.20 | £12.00 |
Child | £6.60 | £6.00 |
Family | £33.00 | £30.00 |
One adult family | £19.80 | £18.00 |
The Common Room second-hand bookshop is located on the ground floor of the house.
The Maker Space Horsebox concession serves light refreshments. There is accessible outdoor seating available with some limited seating under a marquee.
The car park is a short walk from the house, roughly 200 yards. Accessible parking by the house is also available.
Our shop is located on the first floor of the house.
Dogs on leads are welcome in the gardens, woodland and Common Room bookshop. Assistance dogs are welcome in the house.
There are two unisex toilets available in the house. Baby changing facilities are available in the upstairs Shop toilet.
Guided experiences around the house available in the mornings. Advance booking is recommended.
Blue Badge parking next to the house. Partly accessible grounds. Accessible Portaloo. Stairs to first floor of house and shop.
There is an accessible Portaloo available on the main driveway, approx. 30 metres from the house.
Photograph album available of the upstairs rooms. Please ask at Visitor Reception for a copy.
Available outside the main house. Access is through the black iron gate in the first turning on the right on Bradley Road. The gate is unlocked but may be closed. Please call us if you need assistance opening the gate.
Inside the house, there are pink-seated chairs available for visitors to use.
Available outside the main house. Access is through the black iron gate in the first turning on the right on Bradley Road. The gate is unlocked but may be closed. Please call us if you need assistance opening the gate.
There are two wheelchairs available to borrow - please ask at Visitor Reception on the day or call us in advance.
Nuffield Place is just off the A4130 between Henley and Wallingford, down Bradley Road. There is a brown sign directly opposite.
Parking: Once you turn onto Bradley Road, the entrance to the car park is the third turning on the right. If you are looking for disabled parking, it is the first turning on the right once on Bradley Road. If you need someone to open the gate for you, please call our office on 01491 641224. All parking is signposted. It is roughly 200 yards from the car park to visitor reception.
Sat Nav: If you are using a Sat Nav, you can either use post code RG9 5RY or RG9 5RX.
Ridgeway National Trail passes Nuffield Place.
Henley-on-Thames, 7 miles. You can then take the Connector 23 bus to Nuffield Place. A timetable is available on the Oxford Bus Company website.
Take the Connector 23 bus to Nuffield Place, which runs between Henley-on-Thames, Wallingford and Didcot. A timetable is available on the Oxford Bus Company website.
If you are arriving by bicycle, when turning onto Bradley Road, turn in the first entrance through the black iron gate on the right hand side. Carry on up the drive to Visitor Reception, where there is a bike rack located behind the building.
If arriving by motorcycles, follow directions for cars, but please be aware the drive way to the car park is a long loose gravel drive. Parking for motorcycles is also available in front of the house alongside the accessible parking.
Huntercombe, near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5RY
We've pulled together all of the information you need to help you make the most of your visit to Nuffield Place.
A modest yet charming mid-20th century home which tells the captivating story of Lord and Lady Nuffield. Join a guided experience in the morning or explore at your own pace in the afternoon.
Arts and Crafts style garden, with a rockery, decorative lawns and herbaceous borders, surrounded by a woodland walk featuring bluebells in the spring.
Located upstairs, the shop sells Morris Motors and MG memorabilia alongside a selection of National Trust gifts, edible treats and books.
Pop by the Common Room to peruse the second-hand books for your next riveting read or sink into a comfy chair and admire the garden views.
Concession stand overlooking the wildflower meadow, serving hot and cold drinks and a variety of cakes and scones.
Explore the house at Nuffield Place. Lord Nuffield's beloved home remains just as it was left, from the wireless to his hidden tool cupboard. Join a morning guided experience or explore at your own pace in the afternoon.
Discover what to see in the garden at Nuffield Place. Explore the winding paths of the Arts and Crafts garden at Lord Nuffield's former home.
Stop by the shop at the end of your house experience to pick up a gift or a little reminder of your visit. Visit The Maker Space Horsebox concession café for barista coffees and delicious cakes.
Drive home for Christmas this year with a visit to the home of Lord and Lady Nuffield.
Nuffield Place reveals the surprisingly down-to-earth lives of William Morris, later Lord Nuffield and founder of the Morris Motor Company, and his wife, Elizabeth. Their home and personal possessions are just as they left them, the decor and furnishings intact.
From the comfortable sitting room with a small black and white TV, to Lord Nuffield's humble bedroom with a secret built-in workshop, this intimate home exudes the tastes and interests of its illustrious owner.
Discover the history of Nuffield Place's famous owner. William Morris, later Lord Nuffield, founded the famous Morris Motor Company from nothing – explore his story.
For morning guided house experiences, we recommend that all visitors, including members, book in advance to guarantee a place. Bookings can be made up to 8am on the day.