Sidney Nolan Trust
Sidney Nolan Trust
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Sir Sidney Nolan was a leading artist of the 20th century. His Ned Kelly paintings became iconic, and today the Sidney Nolan Trust, which he founded in 1985, celebrates his life-long experimentation and passion for creativity, as well as his love for the environment. Located at The Rodd, the Trust cares for his former home, studio, and 250-acre estate, together with a large collection of Nolan’s artworks, his library and personal archive. Our exhibitions and events present artwork from our collection, as well as exhibitions by contemporary artists. Our learning and residency programmes support children, young people, adults, and artists to learn, exchange ideas and create.
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cath w
Portsmouth, UK2 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Fabulous visit here with friends. The guide, a New Zealander, not only gave us a warm welcome, but made the history of this extraordinary artist come alive. He ensured our visit was enriched with additional interesting stories and context. A beautiful place to explore, enjoy a picnic, take your dog. Suitable for less mobile beings too. Top marks, well done
Written 26 May 2024
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chrischamb
Telford, UK1,196 contributions
May 2020 • Couples
We went looking for the woodlands. Directions took us to the house which is closed at present. From the outside it looks beautiful and intriguing. We will go back once it's open and love to learn the history about the buildings. Head gardener gave us directions to wood which we would never have found on our own as no signs. Where you park is rough with ruts. Had a pleasant afternoon in these times.
Written 23 May 2020
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Thanks for your review, Chris! We're sorry you struggled to find our woodland, normally when we're open we have maps to give to visitors. Our signage is something we're currently looking at improving. We can't wait to welcome you back to The Rodd when we're open again, here's to 2021!
Written 26 August 2020
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QuaiStLouis
UK28 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Fascinating time capsule untouched for 25 years and a place that bears witness to the artist Sidney Nolan’s endless experimentation and curiosity. When Nolan died in 1992, his wife Mary simply covered the studio benches with plastic leaving all his materials intact. The main draw is the beautiful complex of barns, gorgeous views and friendly helpful staff.
Written 8 September 2017
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Matthew K
1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Family
Beautiful setting and a very imaginative outdoor exhibition in the orchard. The house and surrounding buildings are delightful. A hidden gem!
Written 10 September 2024
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Sybella K
3 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
Really interesting exhibition on the Hogs Back exploring the geology through art. And a really impressive and thought provoking photography exhibition in the orchard showcasing different perspectives on the climate crisis. A really unique experience. I hope the Trust will do this again! Also lovely walking through the grounds and house.
Written 10 September 2024
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Lowescottage
Wales11 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
A gem. Chunky cared for but not over restored manor with gardens extruding peace. Thoughtful exhibition of quite art. Recommended.
Written 28 May 2023
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AngelaM
Wales23 contributions
Jun 2019
After visiting so many manicured RHS and NT gardens in recently it’s a real contrast to see the more relaxed, partly re-wilded gardens at the Sidney Nolan Trust gardens in Presteign. I’m stayed recently as part of an artists' camp and I’m in love with the place. Astounded to see such biodiversity, I lost count of the species of birds nesting in old barns and the varieties of plants I’ve seen. The architecture is so utterly lovely and it's lovely to have access to the buildings and see the furniture and paintings, as well as the museum. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Written 7 August 2019
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Annie B
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Jul 2019 • Couples
Had a lovely afternoon.
Exhibition of the work of Sidney Nolan in restored cruck barn . Visited his Elizabethan house and finished with a well-marked woodland walk in mixed deciduous wood .
The gardens are lovely too -but it is a work in progress .
Take wellies for the woodland walk if it is wet. We saw deer tracks in the mud and a flock of long-tailed tits.
Exhibition of the work of Sidney Nolan in restored cruck barn . Visited his Elizabethan house and finished with a well-marked woodland walk in mixed deciduous wood .
The gardens are lovely too -but it is a work in progress .
Take wellies for the woodland walk if it is wet. We saw deer tracks in the mud and a flock of long-tailed tits.
Written 5 July 2019
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Ledbury26
10 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
An exceptional place - world-class art in a stunning landscape. The Nolans' house (The Rodd/Rodd Court) is now open to the public (ground floor only) and is memorable - mainly untouched since 1629. Very much worth a visit.
Written 16 June 2019
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Ann W
Presteigne, UK22 contributions
Sept 2017 • Friends
Really interesting and inspiring place with a delightful old house displaying great artwork. We will definitely be back.
Written 8 September 2017
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hi, can you give me your opening hours
Written 23 September 2018
Open from 4 April until 4 October 2020
Wednesday - Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 12 pm - 4 pm
Monday and Tuesday Closed
Written 11 February 2020
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