See Wisson Hill Through Lucy’s Lens
Lucy has released a heartfelt tribute to Wisson Hill, a 500-year-old house that remains inhabited. As a social historian YouTuber, she filmed a 23-minute video detailing its evolution and history. Following her stay, she also explored the historic Fleece Inn,…
Wisson Hill’s traces of ‘Everyday Histories’ for Heritage Open Days 2026
Heritage Open Days 2026 features 'Everyday Histories', highlighting Wisson Hill's rich past since its construction in 1530. Visitors can explore evidence of historical lifestyles, including fireplaces, a wash house, and artefacts like oyster shells and pottery. Two tours are fully…
Wisson Hill on That Shakespeare Life
The latest episode of the podcast series That Shakespeare Life features Wisson Hill, a farmhouse linked to Shakespeare's family. Listeners can explore its history through a virtual tour and discussions about its connections to Shakespeare, including local families and events.…
Cool stone floors for summer, a wood-burning stove for winter
Wisson Hill, a Tudor farmhouse near the Cotswolds, offers a dog-friendly self-catering holiday rental. The house, dating back 500 years, maintains a cool interior through original stone floors and thick walls, ensuring comfort in hot weather. Guests can explore its…
Holiday reading for Tudor house fans
Wisson Hill offers a curated library that enriches guests' experience in a restored 500-year-old farmhouse. The collection, reflecting ordinary people's lives during significant historical changes, includes works by authors like Eamon Duffy and Ruth Goodman. These books create a deeper…
Digging for Barton: restoration finds on display in Tudor holiday house
Partly inspired by the popular TV show Digging for Britain’ and similar archaeology programmes, but driven mainly by my obsession to find and keep all my home’s historic material, I have spent the last 20 years building up a small…
Surrounded by the past: carpenters, burn and witch marks at a Tudor holiday house
Wisson Hill, a historic farmhouse in Warwickshire, has undergone extensive restoration, revealing ancient carpenter and apotropaic markings from its 1530 construction. These markings reflect the beliefs and practices of past generations, providing a tangible connection to history. Visitors can explore…
Wanting to stay in the real Hamnet location?
Wisson Hill, a Tudor farmhouse built in 1530, offers a unique stay near Stratford-upon-Avon, linking guests to Shakespeare's time. While not the filming location for the 'Hamnet' film, its historical similarity to the film set and features like exposed timbers…
How do we know when the house was built?
Wisson Hill's construction date has been established as 1530 through expert analysis of its timber frame structure, smoke marks, and documentary evidence. Dendrochronology indicated oak timbers were felled in spring 1530. Historical research links the property to key local figures,…
Historic home now available for holiday rental
From April 2026 you can book a holiday in this unique historic house. After years of restoration, followed by months of authentic decoration and curation of furnishings, Wisson Hill can now be booked by anyone who would like to spend…
