Woodchester Mansion
Woodchester Park, Nympsfield
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About Woodchester Mansion
Hunt for carved stone creatures among the Gothic architecture of this unfinished Victorian mansion, where 44 animal sculptures hide throughout the atmospheric rooms and grounds.
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Not the easiest place to find but worth it when you do . It is also a long way from the car park to the house, there is a bus service to and from although the timings did not fit the tours of the house, a bit odd. Anyway we walked on a bright sunny day and it was glorious. The house, never completed but definitely worth a guided tour and the guides know their stuff. Well worth a visit, take your own food though, my only complaint ,food too dear,£4.50 for a sausage roll and that's just an example. Enjoyed the visit and would go again, with a picnic to tour the gardens and woodlands.
· via Google
Woodchester Mansion near Stroud is an architectural wonder, unfinished since 1873, revealing bare beams, unplastered walls, and exquisite Gothic carvings up close! Guided tours (11:45am/2:30pm) unveil its history and resident bats on CCTV, perfect for history lovers. Surrounded by National Trust Woodchester Park for woodland walks. A hidden gem worth the drive
· via Google
Wow… must see extraordinary unfinished mansion…. For the best, Make sure you go during the open season, when you can go inside this huge amazing gothic revival house. Well worth doing the free 90min guided tour … but don’t worry, you can self guide too. It’s a huge place, which was part built 1850-70 and then deserted for 100 years. You can visit the part-completed upper floors & see unfinished construction methods, great stonework. If you miss the open days, go see the outside anyway. It’s a lovely walk. A real hidden gem. A few things : Car park is National Trust. House is a local trust charity. Park & outside house free all year round. House open Fri-Sun spring to late October - see website. Loos & small coffee shop only open when house open.
· via Google
Didn't go in as the entry fee of £13 is just too much for a building still having work done on it. It is in a nice location with lovely walks though.
· via Google
Visitors say this mansion offers a fascinating glimpse into an unfinished Gothic revival house with exquisite stonework and unique construction methods. They also highlight the knowledgeable guided tours, which provide historical insights and details about resident bats. Guests mention the beautiful surrounding countryside, perfect for woodland walks, and appreciate the convenient on-site cafe.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Trust Woodchester Park, Woodchester Mansion, Nympsfield, Stonehouse, GL10 3TS Get directions
- Category
- Historic Houses & Gardens
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (774 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Stonehouse