Sulgrave Manor
The family home of President George Washington, Sulgrave Manor was rescued from dereliction in 1914.
Manor Road, Sulgrave, Northamptonshire, OX17 2SD
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Shop
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
- Guide dogs welcome
- Access statement available
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
Sulgrave Manor was built in 1539 for Tudor wool merchant Lawrence Washington, a direct ancestor of George Washington, the future first President of the United States. It remained in the ownership of the Washington family for only two generations, and was sold out of the family in 1659. Substantial alterations were made to the house in the 18th century and during the following century it was inhabited by a succession of tenant farmers.
Sulgrave Manor was rescued from dereliction in 1914 when it was purchased by the Anglo-American Peace Centenary Committee as part of the commemorations of the Treaty of Ghent, which established peace between Britain and the USA in 1814. The house and gardens were restored by arts and crafts architect Sir Reginald Blomfield and opened to the public in 1921.
Sulgrave Manor Trust was established in 1921 to preserve the Manor for public benefit, to promote its historic and symbolic role in Anglo-American relations and to encourage friendship and goodwill between the British and American peoples. Set in a picturesque village, close to both Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon, our compact size, peaceful gardens and unique story make us an ideal place to explore.
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Regular Opening Hours
Sulgrave Manor is open to the public on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Doors open at 10:30am, with the house closing at 4pm. Last entry to the house is at 3pm.
Entry to the house is by timed ticket only, with slots available at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. The garden is open during these same hours throughout the open season, which runs from spring through to autumn. Please note that special events throughout the year may affect regular opening days.
Guided Tours and Talks
Pop-Up Talks are held every Monday and Tuesday at 12:30pm during the open season. Upcoming talks include:
- Monday 6th July – 'George Washington didn't sign the Declaration of Independence'
- Tuesday 7th July – 'Ladies Who Lunch'
- Monday 13th July – 'Have you got one of these at home?'
- Tuesday 14th July – 'A Dish of Tea, Madam?'
The talk schedule is subject to change.
Group Visits and Group Tours are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from April to October. Two time slots are offered: a morning slot from 10:30am–1pm and an afternoon slot from 1:30pm–4pm.
Special Events
Twilight Tour – Halloween Themed takes place on Friday, 30th October 2026 from 5pm–7pm.
Candlelight Christmas Tour is scheduled for Saturday, 5th December 2026 from 5pm–7pm.
Early Closure: On Monday 13th July, the manor will close early at 3pm (last entry 2pm) due to a private function.
Current Exhibition
The George Washington – Relics and Representations Exhibition is now open, having launched on Sunday 19th April. Many items are on display for the first time in 2026 as part of the America250UK Programme, which runs throughout 2026.
Historic Houses members visit for free. Members should choose the Historic Houses Members ticket option when booking online.
Standard Adult: £10.00
Child (Age 5-15): £5.50
Family (2 adults, 3 children): £27.50
Groups are welcome on Thursdays all through the year by prior arrangement only.
We can offer private tours for individuals (4-10 people) with one of our senior guides. Prices are on request and this must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.
We can also offer for groups of 20 or more, guided tours of the house and garden.
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
- Guide dogs welcome
- Access statement available
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
Getting here
Manor Road, Sulgrave, Northamptonshire, OX17 2SD
Sulgrave Manor is in the village of Sulgrave just off the B4525 road from Banbury to Northampton.
Sulgrave is about half an hour from Oxford, Stratford and Warwick and ninety minutes from London via the M1 or M40.
The nearest station is Banbury. There are regular direct trains from London Oxford, Birmingham, and Stratford-Upon-Avon as well as direct links to other major towns and cities. There is a taxi rank at Banbury station and the journey takes about 15 minutes.
Dr Steven Knapp, President of George Washington University, Washington DC
There is no richer symbol of the deep historical and cultural connection between our two nations than the ancestral home of the leading founder of the United States.
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