News & Events

The EASTER TRAIL for children will be running from Good Friday 18th Apr - Easter Monday 21st Apr. Follow the clues around the Mansion to win a small chocolatey prize.
Cost £2 per child. Pay at the door, no need to pre-book.
Please note that normal admission charges apply in addition to the £2/child for the Easter Trail.

We're thrilled to welcome HENRY'S BAKEHOUSE CAFÉ from Minchinhampton to the Mansion in 2025. HENRY'S @ WOODCHESTER will be open from 9am-3pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30-5pm Fri, Sat, Sun on Mansion Open Days, including bank holidays, from 4th April. Everyone welcome - come and try the coffee, delicious cakes and brunches.

Our popular STONE CARVING WORKSHOPS  will be back in 2025. Dates available are Saturdays 26th April, 17th May, 21st June and 26th July. Read more to reserve your space. 

Once again the Mansion is hosting a May Fair with the Steampunks on the Bank Holiday Sunday 4th and Monday 5th May. Come and meet the Steampunks with their incredible costumes and enjoy events like Maypole dancing and tea duelling! Enjoy food and drink with our new caterers HENRY'S @ WOODCHESTER.

On 11th June we're hosting an all-day WILLOW SCULPTURE WORKSHOP at the Mansion.  

BACK FOR 2025! Spaces on our unique Bat Experiences have sold well this year, but we have a few left. Join this very special opportunity to observe our rare horseshoe bats close up.

We're delighted to announce that Woodchester Mansion has been awarded a Cotswold Slow Travel Award for heritage attractions/experiences. Come and visit to appreciate the wonderful building and the special qualities that led to the award!

Last year we received a grant from the Charles Skey Charitable Trust for improvements to the front door and entrance hall, including the provision of a more level access for disabled visitors. The work was done during the winter closed season and is now complete...