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
House & Garden is open Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:30am to 4pm. Doors open at 10:30am, and entry to the house is by timed ticket at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm (last entry at 3pm).
Group Visits
Group tours are available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from April to October. Two time slots are offered:
- Morning: 10:30am to 1pm
- Afternoon: 1:30pm to 4pm
Special Events & Tours
Sulgrave Manor hosts a range of special events throughout the year:
- Twilight Tour – Halloween Themed: Friday, 30th October 2026, 5pm–7pm
- Candlelight Christmas Tour: Saturday, 5th December 2026, 5pm–7pm
- Summer Holiday Family Activities: Upcoming seasonal activities (dates and times to be confirmed)
Exhibitions & Programmes
George Washington – Relics and Representations Exhibition opens on Sunday, 19th April 2026, featuring items on display for the first time. The manor is also participating in the America250UK Programme throughout 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Educational & Cultural Activities
The Sulgrave Seminar Series is ongoing, with previous seminars available to watch on demand. An event on The US-UK Relationship@250: Past, Present and Future is scheduled for 1st June 2026.
Note
Please note that Monday, 13th July has modified hours due to a private function: last entry at 2pm, with the manor closing at 3pm.
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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