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Issac Newton's Birthplace

This is an interesting place for anyone to visit, but especially thous with an interest in science... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago
FrodshamAardvark
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Frodsham, United Kingdom
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Great for a short visit, the home of Isaac Newton + a relative of the famous tree; but more... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago
ruth g
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Biggleswade, United Kingdom
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2 Water Lane | Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, Grantham NG33 5PD, England
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Reviewed 1 week ago

This is an interesting place for anyone to visit, but especially thous with an interest in science or history. There is an exhibition about Isaac newton the man and his discoveries - and knowlwdgeable volunteer guides willing to spend time with visitors. You can even...More

Date of experience: October 2019
Thank FrodshamAardvark
Reviewed 1 week ago

This is a National Trust property with a difference. As well as the house itself there is a very interesting science exhibition which is very hands on for the children. Although not children, my friend and myself enjoyed it too! There is currently an extra...More

Date of experience: September 2019
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Great for a short visit, the home of Isaac Newton + a relative of the famous tree; but more interesting is the science center - be sure to talk to the volunteers as you try the experiments as they are super clever

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank ruth g
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

It was a fantastic trip There is quite bit to choose to help kids with physics homework. Historic house of Sir Issac Newton more than do with history but mathematics and science. The famous apple tree is still here

Date of experience: July 2019
Thank StuartClown
Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

An excellent NT property.Such interesting history connected with Isaac Newton.Certainly worth a visit,

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank Michael B
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

The manor was very intimate and atmospheric and gave an excellent insight into the life of Sir Isaac Newton. The visit would not have been complete without viewing the famous apple tree and a walk through the orchard. The Scientific Discovery Centre was an unexpected...More

Date of experience: September 2019
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

The children had a very good time interacting with all the features. They loved the house and gained a lot from the information and loved the space history. We had a picnic picnic on the rear lawn on one of their picnic tables. It is...More

Date of experience: August 2019
Thank Sue G
Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Thoroughly recommend a visit. We hadn’t been for several years but there have been many changes and most for the better!

Date of experience: June 2019
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Reviewed September 3, 2019 via mobile

Visited on the off chance as we were in the area.... Have to say! What a fabulous property. Complete with all of its history, famous occupant and some truly knowledgable guides, this makes for a fabulous visit if you are in the region. Highly recommended.

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank 303russellc
Reviewed September 2, 2019

This is the house where Isaac Newton was born and lived complete with the Apple tree where it all started. It is very deceiving as on the outside it looks younger than you would think but inside it is totally different. You see all of...More

Date of experience: August 2019
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Mostafa K
February 17, 2019|
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Response from AmyJess24 |
Hi, The number 28 bus goes from Grantham to the village although it’s not a really frequent service. Tickets can be reserved online or via phone for when it reopens from 9th March. Go to the Woolsthorpe Manor National Trust... More
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stephenyzc
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Response from Harry C | Reviewed this property |
The whole site is now closed for winter building works until March 2019 taken from the NT site
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