Open day as part of Oxford Open Doors 2025
A lovingly renovated Jacobean manor house, gardens and newly opened library in the old Tithe barn, now being used for theological education, Christian event and retreat space.
Open Days are a chance for the wider community to step inside and experience places that are usually not open to the public, offering a glimpse of history, heritage, and current life. At Yarnton Manor in 2025, visitors will be invited to explore the historic house, 17th-century gardens, and newly restored spaces, while also learning about the Manor’s role today as a centre for Christian hospitality, study, and community. Guests can tour the grounds, discover the Lanier Theological Library, and meet members of the resident community. These days not only celebrate the Manor’s rich heritage but also share its vision of serving churches, equipping pastors, and supporting Christian academics in Oxford and beyond.
Open as part of Oxford Open Doors 2025
Free flow use of gardens with space to bring your own picnic.
Bookable tours of the Manor and library on a first come, first served basis for groups of up to 10 at a time, on the hour and half hour. Book on arrival.
Completed in June 2025, we are still settling into our stunning new library. At 11am and 2pm project architects Marion and James will give a special talk and tour about the architecture past and present of this beautiful old tithe barn and will be on hand to answer questions all day.
We will also have a children’s craft activity to ‘make your own Manor’ focussing on elements of design and history.
Disabled access: The library and Manor house are both wheelchair and pushchair accessible with lifts and ramps. We suggest leaving pushchairs outside if possible. Access requires using a slightly different route to avoid two steps up to the front door and assistance from a member of staff to operate internal ramps. The main front and back Manor gardens are also accessible but following the garden trail through the kitchen garden and orchard may be difficult for wheelchair users with rougher ground and grass paths. There is disabled parking for two cars and further parking within 50m of the main door. There is no hearing loop or sign language available. Assistance dogs welcome on a lead at all times
Toilets available (including disabled access)
Refreshments available in the neighbouring Parish church
Children’s activities available: Garden games including croquet and boules and library themed creative activity
Limited parking onsite. A short walk from the S3 bus route