This deceptively large Tudor-style manor house in the English county of Warwickshire, has been much extended over its long history. It’s famed for its tapestries and cottage style gardens and it’s well worth a visit. The house is owned by the National Trust and is often visited at the same time as Baddesley Clinton Manor which is just 2 miles away.
Packwood House dates back to around 1570 when it was constructed as a modest farm house by the Fetherston family. Over the following 370 years, it was much extended to create the manor house you see today. One man has left his mark on this house more than any other and he happens to be the most recent owner too. In the early 20th century, Graham Baron Ash, spent much of his wealth restoring the house and sourcing furniture and artefacts to make it feel like the perfect house of its period.
He created something that feels both genuinely old but also really ‘homely’. As you enter the house at the front, take in the numerous attractive gables. This house is really pretty! Inside, each room is laid out as it was designed by Ash. We particularly liked the dining room and the long corridor (known as the Long Gallery) which links all the extended parts of the house. Despite its Tudor appearance, this corridor was added in the 1930s.
Outside, the gardens are beautiful at the right time of year. There is also a cafe and shop across the road where the parking is located. Be careful crossing this road as we encountered so dodgy drivers travelling way too fast! Packwood House is open all year round from 11am to 3pm. Adult admission is £17 (2025 prices) although its free for members of the National Trust
LOCATION & CONTACT
Address: Packwood House, Packwood Lane, Lapworth, Warwickshire, B94 6AT
Phone: +44 1564782024
Email: packwood@nationaltrust.org.uk
MORE ON PACKWOOD HOUSE
Packwood House – Official Website
Packwood House – Wikipedia
Stay near Packwood House – Booking.com