Snowshill Manor and Garden NT

Snowshill Manor and Garden NT Snowshill is the unconventional home of the eccentric Charles Wade, who delighted in creating a stage for his collection. It helps us to learn and grow.

Welcome to the official page for Snowshill Manor and Garden, home to the eclectic collection of Charles Paget Wade, cared for by the National Trust.

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As a result of the extreme weather warnings across the UK, we’re advising our staff and volunteers to take special preca...
23/06/2026

As a result of the extreme weather warnings across the UK, we’re advising our staff and volunteers to take special precautions this week, which means that Snowshill Manor and Gardens will be closed on Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June.

Please keep an eye on the website and social media for updates later in the week.

After 40 years of being in storage, the team at NT Conservation Studio  have done a fantastic job of preserving the Boys...
19/06/2026

After 40 years of being in storage, the team at NT Conservation Studio have done a fantastic job of preserving the Boys Samurai suit for the Samurai exhibition at the British Museum (February – Match 2026).

Recently featured on BBC Hidden Treasures, we wanted to share some behind the scenes shots of the meticulous work achieved to bring this unique object back life.

Our team travelled to London for opening night, where our House and Collections Manager Jennifer said: ‘it’s been such a team effort to get to this point. So many different people have been involved and to have it hear at the British Museum is just phenomenal.’

We have our own display of Samurai costumes, collected by Charles Wade, at Snowshill Manor, which visitors can experience every day 11.30 - 4.30pm, last admission 3.30pm.

Image credit: Peter Huggins

Even after a summer shower, the lilies in Well Court are looking beautifulWell Court—named after the Venetian wellhead a...
17/06/2026

Even after a summer shower, the lilies in Well Court are looking beautiful

Well Court—named after the Venetian wellhead at its centre—is one of the “garden rooms” created at Snowshill by Charles Wade and renowned Arts and Crafts architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott.

An Arts and Crafts garden is made up of 'garden rooms' with topiary, overflowing borders, terraces and walkways shaping each area. It was a popular movement after Victorian mass industrialisation which sought to revive traditional craftsmanship and restore simplicity and honesty back to garden design.

Which is your favourite 'room' of our garden?

15/06/2026

Sound on🔊 The house and collections team has given us a sneak peak of the doorbell in action which was recently restored by external curator Mike Flannery.

The Doorbell is a unique piece in our collection as it was originally created by Charles Wade in 1914. While restoring the piece, Mike said 'to get the opportunity to try and restore parts of it is just amazing'.

The doorbell echo’s a previous popular fashion of moving autometer and coco clocks.

For more information and to see Mike restoring the doorbell, catch up on Hidden Treasures on BBC iPlayer, episode four: Collectomania.

It's Great Big Green Week and we wanted to highlight the impact of our new, green addition to the gardens - our electric...
12/06/2026

It's Great Big Green Week and we wanted to highlight the impact of our new, green addition to the gardens - our electric buggy!

The buggy has been running every day since March and had a big impact at Snowshill by:
🌱 Reducing our environmental impact
♿ Improving accessibility (including space for wheelchair stowage)
🔇 Creating a quieter, more peaceful experience for visitors

And it’s not just people… our resident badgers are big fans to as the route passes right by their set, now without the noise of a petrol engine 🦡

Proof a small change can make a big difference. A big thank you goes to our incredible volunteer buggy drivers 💚

📷 Nick Taylor

'Charles Wade wasn’t your average Victorian Collector’ If you watched Hidden Treasures of the National Trust last Friday...
11/06/2026

'Charles Wade wasn’t your average Victorian Collector’

If you watched Hidden Treasures of the National Trust last Friday, you would have seen the team talk about Charles Paget Wade’s collection and what motivated him to collect and create over 22,000 items.

Born in 1883, Wade devoted his life to rescuing everyday objects that he believed were disappearing from the modern world. He created his own coat of arms which bore the motto ‘let nothing perish’ which gives an insight in how he collected.

Visitors can take in the size and scale of Wade’s collection in the Manor House and gardens which he brought in 1919 to be the home and stage of his creativity.

Snowshill is open every day from 11am – 5.30pm, last admission to the Manor House at 3.30pm.

📷National Trust

09/06/2026

Did you see our team on the big screen last Friday on BBC Two? Catch up on all Hidden Treasures of the National Trust episodes now on iPlayer

Popcorn at the ready! 🍿 Episode Four of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust is airing on BBC Two tonight featuring Sn...
05/06/2026

Popcorn at the ready! 🍿

Episode Four of Hidden Treasures of the National Trust is airing on BBC Two tonight featuring Snowshill alongside Calke Abbey in Derbyshire.

We cannot wait to see our house and collections team on the big screen 🌟 Here’s the stars of the show and some behind the scenes shots, we hope you enjoy!

Watch episode four tonight (Friday 5 June) at 9pm on BBC Two. All episodes are available to stream now on iPlayer

📷 Blast Films

Happy Volunteers Week! Here at Snowshill, we have 216 active volunteers who are the beating heart of our team. They crea...
04/06/2026

Happy Volunteers Week!

Here at Snowshill, we have 216 active volunteers who are the beating heart of our team. They create the magic in the property and gardens every single day and help preserve Snowshill for future generations to enjoy ✨

Our volunteer roles include:
- Buggy drivers
- Welcome team
- House guides
- Conservation
- Roamers
- Retail
- F&B
- Garden
- Car park
- Second hand bookshop
- Office

From all us here at Snowshill we want to say a big thank you to all our incredible volunteers!

Image credit 1: National Trust Images/James Dobson
Image credit 2/3: National Trust Images/John Millar

Have you always admired traditional craftsmanship and wanted to have a go? 🔨Amerton Arts Studio are hosting a two day wo...
02/06/2026

Have you always admired traditional craftsmanship and wanted to have a go? 🔨

Amerton Arts Studio are hosting a two day workshop at Snowshill Manor and Gardens for those who want to discover the art of stone or wood carving.

Both workshops will be led by industry professionals who will guide you through the techniques and elements of carving for all abilities - no previous experience required.

The two workshops will be running on 4 -5 July or 6-7 July, 10 am - 4pm

More details on how to book and what the course will include are available on our website.

Image credit: Amerton Arts Studio

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