Sulgrave Manor, near Banbury, was built by George Washington’s 5x Grandfather during Tudor times. George’s direct ancestors, who all were influential men in their own right, lived there for less than 100 years, before John Washington, George’s Grandfather, emigrated to America. They have an exhibition area on George Washington at their Brewhouse, but the emphasis on the house is more Tudor history than Washington history. It’s a small, gentle place with a manor house and various gardens, and on select days children’s guided tours and Tudor dress up. We visited a few years ago on Labor Day but it is the kind of place that I would go back to and enjoy again. Open to the public, until end of October and reopening again in May. The best visiting times, being half term and weekends (11am-4pm), as midweek opening times are currently limited 2-4pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. They also have a Christmas Market and Yuletide Celebration and it is available for private hire. I would however recommend calling ahead (01295 760205) to make sure the children’s activities you are interested in are available for when you are planning your visit.
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