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Woolsthorpe Manor in Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, near Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, is the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton and his family home. The orchard in the grounds is home to the famous Newton apple tree.
Woolsthorpe Manor tells the story of Newton's time at Woolsthorpe, from his birth and childhood to the discoveries of his Year of Wonders. In the 17th century manor house you can stand in the room where he used a prism to split sunlight into the colours of the rainbow, exploring the nature of light.
Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth (to distinguish it from Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir in the same county) is a hamlet in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is best known as the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton.
Discover more at Woolsthorpe Manor. Find out when Woolsthorpe Manor is open, how to book your visit, the things to see and do and more. Explore Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire, where Isaac Newton was born and made huge scientific discoveries, while also trying your hand at your own experiments.
- Isaac Newton’s Education
- Newton's First Experiment
- Isaac Newton, The Farmer?
- The Year of Wonders
Isaac’s mother and grandparents must have hoped that he would follow his father’s footsteps into sheep farming. However, the young farmer’s son wasn’t interested in the life of a 17th-century yeoman farmer. At 12 years old, Isaac was sent to King’s School, a weekly boarding grammar school with an excellent reputation in nearby Grantham. He lodged w...
The date 3 September 1658 remained etched in Newton's memory. It was marked by a great storm, which gave the 15-year-old Newton the opportunity to carry out what he later recalled as his first experiment: to calculate the speed of the wind. First, he measured how far he could jump against the wind. He then compared the results with the length of hi...
When Newton was almost 17, his mother Hannah decided it was time for him to come home and run the estate. It was a disastrous nine months. Newton proved incapable of learning how to be a gentleman farmer. Given the task of guarding sheep, he instead began designing ingenious waterwheels and didn’t notice his flock wandering off. He was eventually r...
Interestingly, in later life, Newton stressed that these periods at Woolsthorpe Manor, while escaping the plague, were the most intellectually fruitful of his entire life. That's why they're remembered as his 'Year of Wonders'.
Nestled in the heart of Lincolnshire, this picturesque village offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. From delightful local shops and cozy cafes to scenic trails and cultural attractions, Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth has something to captivate every visitor.
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Address: Water Lane, Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, NG33 5PD. Attraction Type: Historic Building. Location: Off the A1. Website: Woolsthorpe Manor. Email: woolsthorpemanor@nationaltrust.org.uk.
