Late medieval merchant's house, rescued from demolition, in Worcester city centre
Join us this Christmas and see the house festively decorated as we revisit some of the busy Victorian shops that once thrived here at Greyfriars.
Greyfriars was built circa 1480-90 by a wealthy merchant. It was the home of wealthy families up until the 17th century. In 1699 a baker purchased the lease and divided the house into two, it then became a mixture of homes, shops and businesses for the next 200 years. Trade varied and included leather goods, hats, bread and umbrellas, and for a brief period it housed a kiddlywink called the Oak Oak Tavern, located in what is now our Visitor Reception.
Over the years, extentions have been added and the interior altered. In the early 19th century, 10 cottages were built in the garden. However, fortunes had declined by the 1930s and Greyfriars was faced with demolition. Fortunately, and with great effort, the house was rescued and restored by a handful of individuals, including the Matley-Moore family.
The care of Greyfriars was transferred to the National Trust in 1966.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £6.35 | £5.75 |
| Child | £3.20 | £2.90 |
| Family | £15.80 | £14.35 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £5.25 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
House: Entrance to the house by tour only between 11 and 1, tour places allocated on arrival; free-flow access from 1pm. Last entry to the house and garden and last orders in the tea room, 30 mins before closing.
