Rodmarton Manor
Supreme example of a house built and all its furniture made according to Arts and Crafts ideals.
Rodmarton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6PF
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
- Guide dogs welcome
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible parking
Rodmarton Manor is a unique Arts and Crafts Manor House containing furniture made locally and with a stunning early 20th-century garden.
The house and garden were designed for the Biddulph family by Ernest Barnsley, whilst his brother Sidney was the principle furniture maker. This house, although post Industrial Revolution was a return to earlier times with local materials, hand tools and craftsmanship.
Work started in 1909, stopped from 1914 to 1919 because of the First World War before the house was finally completed in 1929.
Visitors today will see original interiors, furniture, ceramics, ironwork and textiles all made in the early 20th-century by followers of the Cotswold Arts and Crafts movement such as the Barnsleys, Gimson, Waals, Alfred and Louise Powell. The original garden layout persists in the 8 acre garden with terrace, topiary, herbaceous borders and walled garden.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Rodmarton Manor is a historic house and garden located in Gloucestershire, showcasing Arts and Crafts ideals. Below are the detailed opening times and visitor information for the property:
Winter 2026 – Garden Openings
The garden will be open in February 2026 on the following dates:
- Friday, 6th February
- Saturday, 7th February
- Friday, 13th February
- Saturday, 14th February
- Friday, 20th February
- Saturday, 21st February
Opening hours on these days are from 1:00 PM onwards. Entry is £10, and members of Historic Houses can enter for free. The tearoom will be open, serving tea, coffee, and cake. No pre-booking is required.
Main Season 2026 – House and Garden Openings
The house and garden will be open from 2nd May to the end of September 2026 on the following days:
- Wednesdays
- Saturdays
- Bank Holidays
Opening hours are from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with the last entry to the house at 4:15 PM. Admission prices are as follows:
- House and Garden: £15 for adults, £7 for children aged 5–15
- Garden only: £10 for adults, £5 for children aged 5–15
Members of Historic Houses can visit for free under the Members Access Scheme. Tickets can be pre-booked online or purchased on the day (contactless card payment preferred).
Group Visits
Private guided tours of the house and garden are available by prior appointment outside of public opening times. Pricing is as follows:
- House and Garden: £18 per person (minimum group total of £360)
- Garden only: £10 per person (minimum group total of £200)
- Guided tour of the garden: £60 per 20 people (in addition to the entry fee)
Refreshments can be arranged for groups of 20 or more. Payment options include BACS, credit card, cheque, or cash.
Additional Information
Rodmarton Manor is available for film locations, small functions, and school visits. The property has ample parking, WCs, and wheelchair access to the ground floor of the house and most of the garden. Photography is not permitted inside the house. Dogs are not allowed.
Past Events
Crafts Alive 2025 was held from 10th to 14th September 2025, with an entry fee of £15.
Historic Houses members visit for free on normal open days.
House & Garden
£15 per adult £7 per child 5 – 15 years old
Garden Only
£10 per adult £5 per child 5 – 15 years old
The Manor is open for private, guided tours for group bookings by prior appointment.
The charge is £17 per person subject to a minimum group total of £340.
Refreshments can be arranged – prior notice required.
For further details plese contact – [email protected] or 01285 841442
We welcome visits from primary and secondary schools to see the house in garden.
Please get in touch with us at – [email protected] – or on 01285 841442 to find out more and arrange.
- Guide dogs welcome
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible parking
Getting here
Rodmarton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6PF
In Gloucestershire just off the A433 between Cirencester and Tetbury.
Kemble station is 3 miles away with regular trains from London Paddington. There is a local bus service to Rodmarton village.
A few years ago, a member of the Royal Family visited Rodmarton Manor. They were wearing hobnail boots which marked the wooden floors, but my grandmother did not dare tell him off!
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