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.
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Opening Times and Visitor Information for Rodmarton Manor
Rodmarton Manor is a historic house built between 1909 and 1929, showcasing Arts and Crafts ideals. It is currently home to the Biddulph family and features an 8-acre Cotswold garden.
General Opening Times
The Manor (house and garden) is open to the public on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and Bank Holidays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with the last entry to the house at 4:15 PM. This schedule runs from 2 May to the end of September. During these times, the tearoom is open, serving teas, coffee, and homemade cakes.
Winter Garden Openings
In February 2026, the garden will be open on the following dates: Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, Friday 13th, Saturday 14th, Friday 20th, and Saturday 21st, starting from 1:00 PM each day.
Private Group Visits
Private group tours of the house and garden are available by prior appointment outside of public opening times. These tours are subject to a minimum group size of 20 people, with a minimum charge of £360 for the house and garden or £200 for the garden only. Guided tours of the garden are available for an additional £60 per 20 people.
Admission Prices
- House and Garden: £15 per adult, £7 per child (ages 5-15).
- Garden Only: £10 per adult, £5 per child (ages 5-15).
- Guided Tour of Garden: £60 per 20 people (in addition to entry fee).
Members of Historic Houses may visit free of charge under the Members Access Scheme during public opening times.
Special Events
The Crafts Alive 2025 event took place from 10th to 14th September 2025, with an admission fee of £15.
Accessibility and Facilities
- Wheelchair access is available to the ground floor of the house and most of the garden.
- Ample parking is available on-site.
- Refreshments are available on most open days and can be arranged for groups of 20 or more by prior arrangement.
- Photography is not permitted inside the house.
For further details or to arrange a visit, please contact Rodmarton Manor directly.
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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