Things to see & do

Discover what's on at Mr Straw's House

Discover what's on at Mr Straw's House

What's on at Mr Straw's House

Rag rug demonstrations

See rag rug making in action © Natalie Savage

See rag rug making in action

© Natalie Savage

24 October 11am - 4pm

Come and watch our professional tutor create a rag rug like the ones in Mr Straw’s House, then have a go at creating one at home.

Conservation demonstration

See items rarely seen by the public at our Conservation demonstrations © Geoffrey Frosh National Trust Images

See items rarely seen by the public at our Conservation demonstrations

© Geoffrey Frosh National Trust Images

Every Thursday from 12.30pm

Our housekeeper will be undertaking greetings card conservation in our exhibition rooms.

Have a look at some fascinating items which are rarely seen by the public and have a go at cleaning them yourself.

Revealed tours

Get access to our costume store in our revealed tours © Geoffrey Frosh

Get access to our costume store in our revealed tours

© Geoffrey Frosh

Have a look behind the scenes in our costume store and archive, and chat with our housekeeping staff who can explain about caring for our important objects.

All tours run from 12.30pm on the following dates:

  • Thu 5 July
  • Tue 17 July
  • Thu 6 Sep
  • Fri 21 Sep
  • Wed 17 Oct