Kelmscott Village, Oxfordshire GL7

Details

Accessibility

Limited on-street parking in the village and surrounding area.

Please note the village lanes are very narrow in places.

Brief description

Kelmscott Village is located midway between Witney and Swindon. The village boasts several Listed Buildings, one being Kelmscott Manor, home to William Morris and his family. 

There is a description of the village of Kelmscott in the book published by Penguin "Oxfordshire, The Buildings of England" series.

Kelmscott Manor:

William Morris (1834-1896) socialist, artist, and textile designer associated with the Arts and Crafts Movement*, lived in the Manor with his wife and two daughters.

William Morris and his family are buried in nearby St. George's Church graveyard.

A full architectural description of Kelmscott Manor House is available online from the British Listed Buildings website. Kelmscott Manor, Kelmscott, Oxfordshire (britishlistedbuildings.co.uk)

A description of the village and its architecture is available on Wikipedia. Kelmscott - Wikipedia

Arts and Crafts Movement* Arts and Crafts movement - Wikipedia

Address

Kelmscott, Oxfordshire GL7

Email

http://www.kelmscott.org.uk/contactus.htm

Phone

Kelmscott Manor House - 01367 252486

Website

http://www.kelmscott.org.uk/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelmscott

Directions

Kelmscott Village is located midway between Witney and Swindon.

From Witney - Head south-west on A4095 for 11.5 miles

From Swindon - Head north on A361 for 14.5 miles.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info

Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)

Amenities

The Plough Inn, located in the village serves food and drink.

Lechlade Village lies four miles west of Kelmscott and consists of several shops, public houses, and cafes.