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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. Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth is 1 mile (2 km) northwest of the village of Colsterworth on the A1 road.
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 Manor in Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, near Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, is the birthplace and was the family home of Sir Isaac Newton. He was born there on 4 January 1643. At that time, it was a yeoman's farmstead, principally rearing sheep.
Find out when Woolsthorpe Manor is open, how to book your visit, the things to see and do and more. Plan your visit. Explore Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire, where Isaac Newton was born and made huge scientific discoveries, while also trying your hand at your own experiments.
From the acorn of this farmhouse in Lincolnshire grew one of science’s greatest minds. Woolsthorpe Manor is the birthplace of Isaac Newton who, while not interested in farming, was inspired by his time growing up and living here. It’s in Woolsthorpe’s orchard that he saw an apple fall from a tree one day and was inspired to question why.
Woolsthorpe Manor is a typical early 17th-century yeoman’s farmhouse, built some time after 1623. This stone house has 2- and 3-light mullioned windows and stone copings to the gables of a steeply pitched roof.
Welcome to Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, a hidden gem waiting to be discovered! Nestled in the heart of Lincolnshire, this picturesque village offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
