Late medieval merchant's house, rescued from demolition, in Worcester city centre
We can't wait to welcome you back to Greyfriars. Read this article to find out what's open and wat to expect from your visit.
Greyfriars was built c.1490 by a wealthy merchant and was a home to wealthy families until the late 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 time it housed a kiddlywink called the Oak Oak Tavern.
Over the years, extensions have been added and its interior altered to accommodate the many families and individuals who've resided here. In the early 19th century, ten cottages were constructed in the back garden. By the 1930s, however, fortunes had declined and Greyfriars was faced with demolition. Fortunately, the house was rescued and carefully restored in the mid-20th century by a handful of dedicated individuals, most notably by siblings Elsie and Matley Moore.
The care of Greyfriars was transferred to the National Trust in 1966.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £9.50 |
| Child | N/A | £4.75 |
| Family | N/A | £23.75 |
| Family one adult | N/A | £14.25 |
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.
Free entry to the garden, cafe and second-hand bookshop.
Entry to the whole house is by guided tour only, Tuesday - Saturday. Tour tickets allocated on arrival. Guided tours run daily but are subject to tour guide availability.
The garden, Old Oak Café and second-hand bookshop are open Tuesday-Saturday. Entry to the whole house is by guided tour only, with tickets allocated on arrival. Guided tours run daily but are subject to tour guide availability.
