Opening times

Wingfield College

Opening times

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Opening times

Centre for the Study
of Mediaeval
Chantry Colleges

Wingfield College opens as part of the Invitation To View Scheme. The guided tour (led by the owners) explains all about the history and architecture of the building. It also describes the many historical characters connected with the house, including the founder Sir John Wingfield, The Black Prince, Henry VIII's sister Mary, Charles Brandon, and the turbulent lives of the famous De La Poles - the mediaeval Dukes of Suffolk who lived (and died violently) during the Hundred Years War and the Wars of the Roses.

The tour includes a visit to Wingfield Church, alongside the College, to see the spectacular De La Pole tombs.

The tour lasts approximately 2 and a half hours and includes tea, coffee and home-made cakes. There is then time to explore the beautiful gardens on your own. Click here for some pictures of the gardens during different seasons.

April	Thursday 17^th April	2.00 pm - SOLD OUT
June	Saturday 7^th June	2.00 pm - SOLD OUT
July	Thursday 17^th July	2.00 pm
September	Saturday 13^th September	2.00 pm

The cost is £13 per person. Please note that places on these tours must be booked in advance.

To book:

By phone: Please ring the Invitation To View Booking Number (hosted by the Mercury Theatre, Colchester)
on 01206 769607
Online: Please click here, and then follow the links.

The Pub in Wingfield:

Before your visit why not have a drink or lunch at our successful and popular village pub: the De La Pole Arms. Just opposite the church, a few yards from the College, so not far to walk. Sit outside with a view of the churchyard, or inside by a log fire. For more details and reservations call the pub on 01379 384 545 or email delapole@hotmail.com

Groups and organisations

Please email us here if you represent a group or organisation which would like to organise a special tour.

Future Opening Days

If you are interested in being informed of future openings please click here and send us your email address. We will then email you when the dates are known. Your details will not be passed to any third parties, and you do not need to leave your name or any other personal details.

Academic Research

Students or Academic Researchers with a particular interest in the period or in the history and architecture of Mediaeval Chantry Colleges or Mediaeval Schools are also very welcome to contact the College for further information. Wingfield College usually collaborates with serious research and study requests.

Wingfield College is a member of the Historic Houses Association