Diwali celebrations come to Wolverhampton's iconic National Trust manor
One event taking place is ghost storytelling from acclaimed British Punjabi storyteller Peter Chand.
National Trust’s Wightwick Manor and Gardens is set to host 2026 Diwali celebrations.
Wightwick Manor and Gardens, located in Wolverhampton, is being decorated with rich Indian textiles for the festival and live music will be taking place in the Manor’s parlour.
The Manor’s event will take place from October 24 to November 8 where visitors can explore the decorated manor and enjoy events that are included as part of general admission, as well as learn more about the Mander families Royal Connections to India.
The national trust venue, has connection to two of Sir Geoffrey Mander’s brothers, Lionel and Alan Mander who each married a princess from Cooch Behar in West Bengal. Their wives, Princess Pretiva and Princess Sudhira, were daughters of Maharajah Nripendra Narayan and Maharani Suniti Devi.
One event taking place is ghost storytelling from acclaimed British Punjabi storyteller Peter Chand on 30 or 31 October. His stories are from South Asia and beyond, exploring the themes of light and dark.
Each ticket includes chai and vegetarian samosas served during the interval and costs £16.50.
The Manor is open seven days a week, from 11am – 5pm with admission prices starting from £9 for a child and £18 for an adult. Admission includes access to the house, gardens, tea-room, shop and De Morgan Gallery.
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