Visiting
For the Coach & Holiday Trade
Sulgrave Manor - an ideal stopover... a perfect visit
7 miles from J11 of M40; 12 miles from J15A of the M1
in the middle of the diamond formed by the A423, A5, A43
and A422 Sulgrave is the ideal place to break cross country
journeys.
25 miles from Warwick, 32 miles from Stratford, 33 miles
from Oxford, Sulgrave is superb for secondary stops, coffee
and loo breaks with the option of a special half hour
tour of the house or just a garden wander.
At the heart of a range of different attractions, Sulgrave
can be part of a varied tour, providing, even for the
regular sight-seer, new experiences within short distances
in this little known corner of England.
For more information about the area: Brackley
Tourist Information.
Of special interest to:
Americans - As the ancestral home of their first
President, George Washington, Sulgrave offers USA visitors
a sense of pilgrimage to their country's roots. Tours
can be led by 'Lawrence Washington' - the ancestor who
built the house. Independence Day (July 4th) is celebrated
with a feast of Americana.
Embroiderers - The New Elizabethan Embroideries
display eight years work by 500 British and American stitchers
producing the splendid modern centrepiece of a collection
of historic textiles. The New Elizabethan Embroideries
are well-known to this interest group through extensive
coverage in specialist magazines. (Tours primarily interested
in the embroideries should check that they will be on
display on the chosen date, as they are occasionally 'rested'
to maintain their good condition).
Gardeners - The lovely gardens include herbaceous
borders, an knot garden with traditional herbs, an orchard
underplanted with thousands of daffodils, lawns, yew
hedges and topiary. Herbs and unusual perennials are
sold in the courtyard from Easter to September.
Herb enthusiasts - Housing the headquarters of
the National Society of Herbs, the Sulgrave gardens
host the National Herb Garden and their Chelsea prize
winning exhibit.
Sulgrave's Seasonal Specialities:
Special events on most bank holidays - and in the 'dead
days' between Christmas and New Year - make Sulgrave
a regular call for tourists. Easter traditions, the
Christmas Market, Independence Day, Tudor Christmas,
the year's special
events calendar provides a range of possibilities.
Practicalities:
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Easy, off-road parking |
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Brown Tourist signs from all local major roads |
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Small site allowing easy management of groups
- few chances of losing passengers! |
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Friendly, knowledgeable and efficient staff |
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Drivers' concessions and separate rest area |
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Gift Shop and Buttery |
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Wheelchair access to all courtyard facilities
including WC. Access limited but still workable
in house and gardens. |
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Brochures for advance distribution to clients |
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Maximum group size: 60 |
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Multiple booking discounts |
Group rates (per head):
| Garden and facilities only: |
£2.50
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| Half hour house tour: |
£4.00
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| Full house tour: |
£5.00
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| Either tour by 'Lawrence Washington":
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£6.50
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| Special event days: |
£7.00
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Multiple booking discounts:
3 - 5 visits within calendar year : 10%
5 - 10 visits within calendar year: 20%
10+ visits within calendar year: 30%
Cumulative discount will be applied to invoices for
the final visits of the period.
Group Opening times:
All year except January, 10.00 - 5.30 weekends and daily
in school holidays; 2.00 - 5.30 pm weekdays in term
time, Last day group admission 3.30pm. Evening visits
can normally also be arranged.
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