1930s home of William Morris, Lord Nuffield, motor car manufacturer. Set in the Chilterns in lovely gardens.
The home from 1933 - 1963 of Willliam Morris, Lord Nuffield; Nuffield Place is a rare survival of a complete upper-middle class home of the 1930s, retaining most of the furniture and contents acquired by Lord and Lady Nuffield when they took up residence along with a great deal of fascinating personal memorabilia and material connected with Morris cars.
The house features in Simon Jenkins book - 'England's 1000 best houses'.
The four acre gardens with mature trees, yew hedges, pond and rose pergola were laid out just after the first world war.
Home made teas are available and there are usually visiting car clubs and a plant stall.
Open to the public with the kind permission of the Warden of Nuffield College by The Friends of Nuffield Place.
Please contact us if you have special mobility/accessibility requirements.
Opening Hours
2nd and 4th Sundays from May to September and last Sunday in April, 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
All other times for schools and groups by arrangement.
Admission/Fee
Discounts
Admission Fee/Person:
GBP4.00
- 4.00
OAPs - £3.00
Children 5-16 - £1.00 (under 5 free)
Garden only - Adults £1.00, children free